Rulebook Designer Needed – Card Game Instruction Booklet

We’re looking for someone experienced in rulebook writing and layout design to help refine and rebuild the instruction booklet for our tabletop card game.

This is not just about making it look nice.
We need clarity, structure, and flow.

What we need
- Rewrite and refine the current rules for clarity
- Improve structure and logical order of information
- Simplify explanations without losing depth
- Identify gaps, contradictions, or confusing sections
- Professionally design and format the final booklet
- Deliver a clean, print-ready PDF

The game is strategic but accessible. The rulebook needs to feel:
- Clear
- Concise
- Easy to reference mid-game
- Beginner-friendly without dumbing it down

Ideal candidate
- Experience writing or editing board game rulebooks
- Strong understanding of game flow and player psychology
- Good at spotting unclear wording
- Skilled in layout design (InDesign, Affinity, etc.)
- Can provide examples of past rulebooks or similar work

Bonus (not required)
- Experience with Kickstarter projects
- Playtesting or demo experience
- Ability to suggest player aids or quick-start guides

** PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PORTFOLIO OR ANY EVIDENCE OF INSTRUCTION BOOKLET OR MANUALS YOU HAVE WRITTEN/DESIGNED WITHIN YOUR MESSAGE **