We are launching a professional community-focused monthly magazine called CharlotteIndia, covering local businesses, events, classifieds, culture, real estate insights, and community news in the Charlotte metro area. We are seeking an experienced Magazine Designer to create a modern, professional Master Magazine Template using Adobe InDesign and convert it into an editable Canva template for ongoing monthly publishing.
This is a foundational project where you will help establish the long-term visual identity and layout system for our publication.
Scope of Work:
Phase 1 – Master Magazine Design (Adobe InDesign)
Design a clean, modern, professional magazine layout system
Create a 14–20 page master template structure
Establish typography styles, color system, and layout grids
Develop consistent branding and reusable design components
Ensure layouts are optimized for both digital flipbook and print formats
Phase 2 – Template Creation
Design reusable master templates for:
Front Cover
Inside Cover Advertisement
Hello Readers / Editorial Page
Business Spotlight Page
Community News / Articles
Events (2-Page Spread Layout)
Teen Section
Kids Section / Puzzle Page
Real Estate Insights
Full Page / Half Page / Quarter Page Ads
Advertise With Us Page
Back Cover
Phase 3 – Canva Conversion
Convert the magazine layout into Canva editable templates
Ensure drag-and-drop usability for monthly content updates
Maintain visual consistency with InDesign master layout
Provide organized page naming conventions and layout instructions
Deliverables:
Adobe InDesign Master File (.INDD)
Packaged Fonts & Linked Assets
Canva Editable Magazine Template
Print-Ready PDF Sample Layout
Digital Flipbook Optimized PDF Sample
Brand Style Guide (Fonts, Colors, Layout Rules)
Template Usage Instructions
Design Requirements:
Modern editorial layout
Clean typography and balanced spacing
Strong visual hierarchy
Community magazine aesthetic
Mobile-friendly digital viewing considerations
Print-ready formatting with proper margins and bleed
Required Skills:
Strong Adobe InDesign experience (Magazine Publishing Preferred)
Canva Template Creation & Conversion
Editorial / Magazine Layout Design
Typography & Grid Systems
Print Production Knowledge
Digital Publishing Experience (Flipbook-friendly layouts)
Nice to Have:
Experience designing community or lifestyle magazines
Knowledge of digital publishing platforms (Issuu, FlippingBook, etc.)
Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop experience
Project Type:
One-time foundational project with potential for ongoing monthly design support.
To Apply, Please Include:
Portfolio with magazine or editorial layout samples
Example of a master template you have created
Experience with Canva template conversion
Estimated timeline to complete the master template
Suggested design workflow for long-term scalability
About CharlotteIndia:
CharlotteIndia is a growing community platform focused on connecting local businesses, events, culture, and community stories. The magazine will be distributed digitally via flipbook and potentially in print editions, serving as a professional and engaging resource for the local community.
We look forward to collaborating with a designer who can help us build a scalable, professional magazine foundation.
Contract duration of 1 to 3 months.
Mandatory skills: Adobe InDesign, Magazine Layout, Typography Guidelines, Digital Publishing Suite, Print Production, Canva, Editorial Design