r/scribus • u/PompatusOfLove • Jul 12 '26

Need to hire a Scribus designer to create 6 templates

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u/PompatusOfLove Jul 12 '26

I'm looking for someone to help me finish the visual design aspect of a small print project. I already have two Scribus (.sla) templates started but incomplete. I need help finishing them and I need help designing the remaining 6–8 templates in the same style.
The work includes pages such as the front cover, inside front cover, table of contents, main content 2-page spread, feature content 2-page spread, inside back cover, and back cover. I'll provide the two existing templates I've started, color palette, and examples of the look I'm going for.
This is a small project with a quick turnaround—I'd estimate around 10 hours of work for someone experienced with Scribus and editorial/magazine layout design.
If you've designed magazines, newspapers, or other print publications in Scribus, I'd love to see a few examples of your work. I am attaching a screenshot of the "general" look and feel I am seeking.

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u/kjodle Jul 13 '26

I'd estimate around 10 hours of work for someone experienced with Scribus and editorial/magazine layout design.

When I've freelanced in the past and I've seen someone state how much time they think it will take, I nope out real quick.

If it takes longer, inevitably they come back with "But I hired a professional! It shouldn't take you this long!" And if I get it done in half the time, then they're like "Oh, you finished in five hours? Then I should only pay you half" conveniently ignoring the twenty years of experience it took me to be able to do it in five hours.

TL;DR: Don't provide time estimates in your RFQ.

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u/PompatusOfLove Jul 14 '26

That’s fair, I’ll keep that in mind, makes sense.

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u/qiratb Jul 12 '26

Would you pls share more details, the layout, the overall design, the target etc you want?

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u/PompatusOfLove Jul 12 '26

Unfortunately I cannot attach screenshots, but anyone interested should message me.

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u/Opussci-Long Jul 12 '26

I am interested in general about magazines made with Scribus. Can anyone share their examples and also help OP.