Freelance Book Designer

DESCRIPTION:

CreateSpace (CSP) is a leader in manufacture on-demand services for independent content creators, publishers, film studios and music labels. CSP provides inventory-free, physical distribution of Books, CDs and DVDs on Demand, music downloads via Amazon MP3 and video downloads via Amazon Video On Demand. CSP is a brand of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN).

CSP is currently recruiting freelance graphic designers to join our outsourced team.

REQUIREMENTS:

Potential applicants must be detail-oriented self-starters comfortable working independently, while adhering to strict deadlines and specifications. The most qualified candidates will have at least five years book design/publishing experience and will be familiar with current industry standards.

All applicants must own and be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite 4 or 5 (especially InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat), Microsoft Excel, and must be comfortable with using the Internet.

Payment is based per assignment and is processed monthly with the option for direct deposit or check.

Pre-selected candidates will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and complete a non-paid sample assignment. Selected applicants will need to sign a work for hire contract.

Company Information: CreateSpace
Contact Information: To be preselcted candidates will submit samples of book covers and interiors, their portfolio, and current resume to vendorhiring@createspace.com using the subject line: Outsourced Designer Application for CreateSpace – 102AJ.

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Mobile App Designer

DESCRIPTION:

We are a brand new startup developing mobile apps that explore the interaction between people and places. We have two products that could use the loving touch of a professional. We are looking for someone who, amongst other things, can in the words of Mike Rundle of flyosity.com.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Delight users with a beautiful look & feel
  • Take a novel approach to an interesting problem
  • Inspire user confidence through user experience consistency and ease-of-use
  • Guide newcomers around so they can learn and then show others?

One of our apps competes in a similar space to Color, so if you ever looked at Color and thought, I bet I could make that not suck then we’d love to talk to you.

Company Information: Handprint
Contact Information: andrew@handprint.me

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Freelance Finance and Loan Writer

DESCRIPTION:

Internet Brands, Inc. is seeking writers with a finance/business background to contribute well-written, informative articles to our portfolio of money and business websites specializing Mortgages, Loans, Investing, Retirement, Insurance, Taxes, Financial Planning, and Small Businesses. Articles include financial and business terminology, and must provide accurate information.

Topics include Home Loans, Mortgage Refinancing, Car Loans, Student Loans, Small Business Loans, Credit Cards, Debt, Investing (stocks, bonds, ETFs), Retirement (401k, IRAs), Estate Planning, Starting a Business, and many more. Familiarity with these subjects and the ability to do detailed research is a must.

Previous experience writing for financial publications is a plus. Experience/expertise with money/business-related topics is required.

This is a 100% freelance, telecommuting position. Write what you want, when you want. Assignments, writing, editing, and submissions are all handled through our online system. All you need is a computer, internet access, and the ability to deliver clean, concise copy on a variety of money and business subjects, for example, “How to Pay a Mortgage Off Early”, “Starting a Small Business”, “How to Write Off an Investment Loss”, and “401k vs. IRA”.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to write in a professional, authoritative tone.
  • Knowledge of money and business topics.
  • Strong research and fact checking skills.
  • Attention to detail and the desire to help provide accurate financial information to the online audience.

Rates vary and average $10 per article. If you have any other questions, feel free to send an e-mail to ibpub@internetbrands.com.

Company Information: Internet Brands, Inc.
Contact Information: Apply Online

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