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We are seeking an experienced Senior Document Designer to create a comprehensive policy pack consisting of approximately 30 pages, plus an additional 30 pages of annexes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing high-quality documents for corporate or government use, ensuring clarity and professionalism. You should be adept at working with complex information and transforming it into visually appealing layouts. Experience with policy documents is highly preferred. Please provide a portfolio showcasing your previous work in document design. We are looking for a top-tier document designer to refine and upgrade the presentation of a substantial, confidential policy and evidence pack intended for senior decision-makers. This is not a marketing brochure. The document must look: • serious and authoritative • calm and readable • clean and modern • suitable to be placed on the desk of senior officials, lawyers and policymakers while still being visually engaging enough to sustain attention over many pages. ________________________________________ About the document • Approx. 60+ pages in total • Structured as a main evidence/report pack with 4 annexes • Text-heavy, argument-driven, with some headings, sub-sections and bullet points • Currently laid out in a standard word-processed style; content is strong, presentation is plain Your brief is to elevate the look, feel and readability without changing the substance. ________________________________________ What I need from you 1. Full visual refresh of the document • Introduce a coherent, professional visual style across the entire pack and all annexes • Improve: o typography (fonts, sizing, spacing, hierarchy) o layout and margins o headings / subheadings hierarchy o paragraph and list styling o use of whitespace so the pages “breathe” • Create clear visual transitions between major sections and annexes (e.g. section dividers, consistent headers/footers) 2. Serious, official aesthetic (no gimmicks) • Think institutional / white-paper / high-level report, not marketing or startup branding • Conservative, neutral colour palette (if used at all — monochrome with very subtle accent is fine) • No loud graphics, no playful icons, no “slide deck” feel • It must feel like something produced for senior civil servants / legal counsel / board-level leadership 3. Readability and engagement for a long text • The document is long; it must not feel exhausting or monotonous to read • Use: o clear line-spacing and paragraph structure o consistent and modest visual cues to guide the eye o occasional, subtle devices (call-out boxes, side notes, simple diagrams or pull-quotes) if they help comprehension — but only where appropriate • Overall aim: easy to read, easy to navigate, cognitively “smooth”, while still looking weighty and serious 4. Page-count discipline • The redesigned version should not significantly inflate the page count • Intelligent use of typography and layout rather than huge spacing or oversized design elements 5. Final outputs • Print-ready Word/PDF • Editable source files (InDesign or similar; if working in Word, a robust, style-based template) • All fonts used must be either standard system fonts or properly licensed ________________________________________ Ideal candidate • Proven experience designing long-form reports: policy papers, institutional reports, research publications, legal or regulatory documents • Strong command of typography and grid-based layout • Comfortable working with confidential material (NDA will be required) • Able to propose a visual system that looks understated but clearly high-end ________________________________________ To apply, please include: 1. Portfolio samples of similar work (long policy/academic/institutional reports – not marketing flyers) 2. Brief note on your proposed approach (software, structure, how you keep long documents readable) 3. Your estimated for best timeframe for delivery 4. Your fixed project fee