Alabaster is one of the most exciting and fast-growing companies in faith-based publishing today. Founded in Los Angeles, we create beautiful and compelling Christian products — integrating thoughtful design, theological depth, and cultural relevance to help people engage with faith in meaningful ways.

We're looking for a design intern to support book layout and editorial design, with a focus on typography, pacing, and visual storytelling across long-form printed works.

This role is ideal for someone who cares deeply about how a book feels in your hands—spacing, rhythm, type, and the relationship between image and text.

You'll work closely with the Brand/Creative and Production teams to help bring book interiors from concept to print-ready files.

What You'll Do

Book Layout & Typography

Assist in designing interior layouts for books, Bibles, and devotionals
Flow text into InDesign using established grid systems
Refine typography (leading, kerning, hierarchy, spacing)
Help build and apply consistent paragraph and character styles
Ensure alignment to grid systems and layout consistency across spreads

Editorial Design & Image Integration

Pair photography with text in a way that enhances storytelling
Assist in designing full-bleed image spreads, chapter openers, and transitions
Maintain visual rhythm and pacing throughout the book
Help iterate on layout systems based on feedback

Production & File Prep

Organize and clean InDesign files for production
Prepare files for print (bleeds, margins, export settings)
Assist with proofing rounds (digital + print/wet proofs)
Help catch layout errors before final production (widows/orphans, spacing issues, etc.)

Systems & Process

Help build and refine layout templates for repeatable systems (e.g., Journal Bibles)
Contribute to internal SOPs for layout and file organization
Maintain clean, scalable design files to reduce rework

Who You Are

Strong eye for typography, layout, and visual balance
Detail-obsessed—you notice spacing issues most people miss
Highly organized and systems-oriented
Patient and meticulous with long-form work
Able to take feedback and iterate quickly
Passionate about books, design, and the physical reading experience

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign (required baseline)
Familiarity with typography systems and grid-based design
Experience with book or editorial layout
Basic knowledge of print production (bleeds, signatures, paper, etc.)

What You'll Gain

The expected hourly rate is $18/hour
Hands-on experience designing real, published books
Deep exposure to editorial design systems and typography at scale
Understanding of print production workflows (from layout → press)
A portfolio of refined, high-quality design work
Mentorship from a design-driven creative team

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