Premium Book Designer for Heritage Botanical Guide (26-Page Manuscript)

We are seeking a highly skilled and professional book designer to create a premium guide focused on herbalism and biochemistry. The core manuscript contains 26 pages of content, which will be transformed into a beautifully designed book.

Imagery and Curation: The selected designer will be fully responsible for the curation and selection of all high-resolution imagery. We will not provide photos; the designer must source professional, real-life botanical photography that perfectly matches a 'Heritage/Vintage' aesthetic. We require authentic, high-quality botanical images, avoiding generic illustrations or low-quality vectors.

Project Scope: This project involves a flat fee for the design and layout of the 26-page content manuscript. While the final book layout will naturally expand to include more pages due to full-page imagery, chapter dividers, bleeds, and premium 'white space', these additional layout-driven pages are considered part of the comprehensive design process and will not be billed as extra content pages.

Visual and Technical Requirements:
Style: The design must embody a Heritage / Vintage Botanical aesthetic. It should be elegant and clean, specifically avoiding a dark visual tone.
Color Palette: The primary background should be cream or off-white, complemented by forest green and gold accents.
Software: Proficiency and use of Adobe InDesign are essential to ensure professional editorial standards.

Deliverables:
1. Amazon KDP Print-Ready PDF: This file must adhere to all Amazon kdp specifications, including correct bleed, gutter, 300 dpi resolution, and cmyk color profile.
2. Interactive Digital PDF: A mobile-friendly version of the book, optimized for digital viewing.
3. Full InDesign Package/Source Files: All working files and assets used in the project.