Gig
$4-$6/hr
25
Mar 15, 2026
Visionary Path Publishing is looking for an exceptional journal interior designer to help bring multiple premium guided journals to life.
These are not basic lined journals. Each journal features unique, thoughtfully designed pages with guided prompts, exercises, reflection spaces, and occasional photo sections.
We are building a long-term creative relationship, not a one-off project.
???? What You’ll Be Designing
Journal interior pages only (NOT covers)
Pages include:
Prompts & reflections
Exercises & frameworks
Occasional photo/keepsake sections
Section dividers & visual flow
Minimal to no repeating pages
Clean, modern, premium aesthetic (not cluttered or “crafty”)
???? Ideal Designer Profile
You are a GREAT fit if you:
Have experience designing journals, workbooks, planners, or guided books
Understand layout, spacing, typography, and print-ready formatting
Can design for print and digital (PDF)
Are comfortable working from written prompts and creative direction
Have a strong sense of visual hierarchy and flow
Are detail-oriented and organized
? Bonus if you:
Have worked with self-publishers or independent brands
Understand bleed, margins, trim sizes, and KDP/offset printing specs
Can suggest layout improvements (collaborative mindset!)
???? Tools We Love (not required, but helpful)
Adobe InDesign
Canva (advanced/pro level)
Affinity Publisher
Adobe Illustrator (for accents/icons)
???? Deliverables
Print-ready PDF
Editable source file
Clean, professional layouts aligned with brand direction
Multiple projects available for the right designer
Opportunity for ongoing work and long-term collaboration
How to Apply (Important)
Please include:
Portfolio samples of journals, workbooks, planners, or interiors
Your preferred design tool(s)
Your experience with non-repeating page layouts
A short note on why you love journal/workbook design
???? Applications without relevant samples will not be considered.
???? Why Work With Us?
Clear creative direction
Respect for designers and their craft
Long-term opportunities across multiple journal brands
Meaningful projects that serve entrepreneurs, families, veterans, and personal growth communities
???? CORE SKILL REQUIREMENTS (Must-Have)
???? Layout & Design
Editorial layout design
Print layout design
Visual hierarchy & spacing
Typography (pairing, leading, kerning)
Section flow & page rhythm
???? Journal / Workbook Specific
Guided journal design
Workbook & planner design
Non-repeating page layouts
Prompt-based page design
Exercise & reflection layout
???? Print-Ready Knowledge
Print-ready PDF creation
Bleed, margins, trim size
CMYK color setup
Interior book formatting
KDP & offset print awareness
???? Design Thinking
UX for print (yes, this matters)
Instructional layout
Content-first design
Minimalist / premium aesthetic
???? SOFTWARE SKILLS
Primary (Preferred):
Adobe InDesign
Affinity Publisher
Secondary (Accepted):
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Conditional / Advanced Only:
Canva Pro (custom layouts only, no templates)
???? Avoid listing “Canva only” unless paired with proof of custom work.