Location: Remote or Hybrid (India-based preferred)

Duration: Project-based contract (Issue-by-Issue)

Experience: 2–6 years

Start Date: Immediate

About TURMERIC Magazine

TURMERIC is a biannual independent print magazine rooted in India, celebrating emerging artists, community stories, spaces, and design with a fun, nostalgic, and contemporary twist. We believe in print as a space for slow storytelling, material beauty, and honest creative expression.

We’re preparing for the launch of our first issue and are looking for an Editorial Designer to bring our visual world to life.

Who We’re Looking For

A designer who:

-Lives and breathes independent publishing and is tuned into emerging trends in editorial design

-Has a strong understanding of typography, grids, and visual hierarchy — and isn’t afraid to break them thoughtfully

-Can collaborate closely with the founder to translate our vision into a cohesive visual language

-Appreciates the tactility and nuance of print — from paper stocks to binding methods, inks, and the joy of page turns

-Thinks of editorial design as more than just layout — it’s experience-making

-Has a keen eye for detail and a deep respect for craft

-Can balance structure with play, and minimalism with vibrancy

-Is comfortable working with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and prepping files for pre-press and printers

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the founder to develop the visual identity and aesthetic direction of the magazine

-Design and layout the entire magazine, including features, interviews, photography, essays, etc.

-Build a flexible InDesign master system and grid for future issues

-Make editorial typography choices — font pairings, pull quotes, captions, and display type — with intention

-Support with any collateral assets (e.g. inserts, merch visuals, event invites, digital teasers)

-Prep files for print production: CMYK adjustments, bleed, crop marks, proofs, etc.

-Coordinate with the printing partner on technical specifications

-Be available for feedback rounds and collaborative iteration

Qualifications

-2–6 years of experience in editorial design, magazine design, or independent print media

-Portfolio that shows strong typographic instincts, storytelling through layout, and attention to tactile detail

-A natural collaborator who thrives in small, creative teams

-Previous experience working with printers or small presses is a big plus

-Bonus: Interest in or experience with book arts, zines, risograph, or experimental publishing

Contract Details

Contract-based role for one full magazine issue (180-200 pages)

-Potential to extend for future issues and long-term collaboration

-Compensation will be based on experience and scope, discussed during interviews

How to Apply

Please email us at [your email] with:

-Your portfolio or website

-A short note on why you’re excited about working with TURMERIC

-Any links to print projects or editorial work you’ve done

-Your availability and rates (or rate expectations)