Print Designer Job Description
Kianimus Verlag (author & publishing brand) is hiring a print designer
to create two small but high-impact print pieces:
- A6 postcard (front/back) with a QR code and a short promo (50% off mini video training).
- Bookmark (front/back), clean and modern.
Style: minimal, elegant, modern-masculine (generous whitespace, refined typography).
Deliverables: 2 initial concepts per item, 2 revision rounds, press-ready files + open files.
Timeline: 3–5 days after hire.
Budget (fixed): 50–80$ all-in (quote your fee).
Rights: Exclusive, worldwide, perpetual usage (print & digital). Open files required.
Required skills: Print production (CMYK, bleed, PDF/X), typography, QR integration, brand consistency.
Please apply with:
- 2–3 print references (postcards/bookmarks/cards)
- Confirmation you deliver CMYK/300 dpi/bleed/PDF-X
- A quick 1-page moodboard or direction note
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Design Brief
Brand: KIANIMUS — clarity, connection, responsibility; modern, elegant.
Palette: primarily black/white; optional subtle accent (deep navy or warm gray).
Type suggestion (if no brand fonts):
- Headline: Playfair Display (or Libre Baskerville)
- Body: Inter (or Source Sans)
(Outline fonts in finals.)
1) A6 Postcard (QR Promo)
- Format: A6 landscape 148 × 105 mm
- Bleed: +2 mm all sides (file size 152 × 109 mm)
- Color/Res: CMYK, 300 dpi
Front (branding, lots of whitespace): choose every line and show us the three results:
Variant A (minimal):
KIANIMUS
Worte, die wirken.
Variant B (publishing house):
KIANIMUS VERLAG
Bücher, die verändern.
Variant C (Statement):
KIANIMUS
Klarheit. Verbindung. Verantwortung.
Back (QR + 3 steps):
Headline:
"Sichere dir 50 % auf ein Mini-Videotraining von Kianimus"
So geht’s:
- Bestelle Kianimus’ neues Buch „Wenn deine Frau…“ (VÖ *******). QR scannen.
- Sende einen Screenshot deiner Bestellung an ******** (we will supply the mail) (Betreff: WDF50).
- Erhalte deinen 50 %-Gutscheincode per E-Mail."
QR target: placeholder (we’ll supply final URL).
QR size: visible code area 25–30 mm with quiet zone; black on white; position in a calm area.
Paper/finish (recommendation): 260–300 g chromo board, Soft-Touch laminate front, uncoated/matte back (writable).
2) Bookmark (two-sided)
- Size options (create both): 55 × 173 mm and 52 × 148 mm
- Bleed: +2 mm; CMYK, 300 dpi
Front: Logo/brand, minimal.
Back (choose one style):
- We would love to see your creativity. Keep it premium and minimalistic.
Stock/finish (recommendation): 300–350 g matte; optional rounded corners.
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File Deliverables (must-have)
- Press-ready PDF/X-4 with bleed & crop marks, CMYK profile embedded
- Open files (AI/INDD + packaged links/fonts or outlined)
- PNG/JPG mockups for preview
- QR proof (100% scale check)
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Screening Questions
- Share recent print work (postcards/bookmarks).
- What PDF/X standard and CMYK profile will you deliver?
- What minimum QR size do you use on A6 and why?
- Suggest paper & finish for a minimal premium look.
- Are you comfortable delivering open files (outlined or with fonts packaged)?