“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
– Maya Angelou
Dearest Virtuosas, we are thrilled to finally announce our collaborative project for 2025!
Virtuosa Society and Carpe Diem Papers are collaborating on a yearly planner for creative women, organized by seasons to support natural productivity inspired by nature’s rhythms.
We believe creativity is cyclical—not linear—and that honoring this truth leads to more joy and less burnout. Our goal is to design a planner that feels like a breath of fresh air: beautifully illustrated, intentional, and inspiring.
We’re looking for a freelance graphic designer to collaborate with us in designing the full layout and visual experience of this planner.
You’ll be responsible for:
Designing the complete layout for a 12-month, seasonally structured planner
Collaborating to integrate Mindy Carpenter’s artwork into a cohesive design system
Creating templates for monthly and weekly spreads, seasonal reflections, and creative prompts
Preparing files for print and/or digital publication
Working independently with feedback from the collab team
You might be a great fit if you…
Have experience designing books, magazines, or planners
Love thoughtful typography, editorial layout, and clean visual storytelling
Are comfortable working with existing brand aesthetics and illustration
Are inspired by creativity, wellness, and nature-driven productivity
Are fluent in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator (or similar)
Project Details:
Remote, freelance contract
Timeline: May 11–June 20, 2025
Planner ready for launch in Fall 2025 (for 2026 use)
Paid project – stipend awarded at completion of design work
We believe productivity is most powerful when aligned with nature’s rhythm. Our seasonal planner supports creative women through the cycles of inspiration, rest, action and reflection, with charming art and intentional prompts throughout.
If this project sounds like the perfect fit for you, click below to submit an application.
Mindy Carpenter is the artist and founder of Carpe Diem Papers, a greeting card and lifestyle company that is based on her original paintings. “Nostalgic art meets vintage style” best describes her unique style, celebrating everyday charm and beauty.
Mindy loves painting, writing, wonderful stationery, the ocean, all things nautical, funny animals, travel, books, vintage treasures, pastries, cafes, and especially all these things at the same time, which is how Carpe Diem Papers was born.
Carpe Diem Papers offers you greeting cards and paper goods made with much love, a happy paintbrush, and lots of laughter in the background.
“Everyone is creative, everyone has an illustrated life.”
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