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Vacancy: Graphic Designer (Mindfulness Magazine & European Creative Ecosystem) Start: Week of 26th October 2026 Organization: Second Thoughts Intelligence (Publisher) Publication: Mindfulness Magazine Location: Remote / International [voluntary & Commission Based Start-up Fase] Mindfulness Magazine is an interdisciplinary editorial coöperative publication that explores the relationship between human awareness, scientific knowledge and societal development. Rather than limiting mindfulness to meditation or wellbeing, our International Affiliate Writers/Journalists & Designers publishing in the magazine, apply mindful thinking as a framework for understanding psychology, health, economics, technology, international affairs, sustainability and culture. Every article encourages readers to move beyond immediate reactions, question assumptions and develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their communities and the rapidly changing world around them. Through this interdisciplinary approach, Mindfulness Magazine transforms mindfulness from a personal practice into a practical intelligence for modern life. About the Role At Second Thoughts Intelligence, design is not just visual, it is connective. As a Graphic Designer, you will operate at the center of our Magazine ecosystem, collaborating closely with the editorial crew, advertisers, and our upcoming global community network. You will be responsible for translating diverse inputs, articles and stories, partnerships, products, and experiences, into one cohesive and meaningful visual output: the Mindfulness Magazine. Everything comes together in the magazine. You make it feel like one story. What You Will Do Collaborate directly with magazine writers to visually translate articles into engaging editorial layouts Design visual placements for: Advertisement partnerships Coupon codes for products, services, and events Support interactive article formatting and storytelling Contribute to visuals for: Platform announcements Events & schedules Global voices and interviews Help shape how the global community network is represented visually inside the magazine Things you should know about this amazing opportunity: The role you enter applies with a voluntary commission based construction in at least the primary three months in which you get paid per fysical printed edition. example: 2500 copies per month pays you at least €4.175 per month .. minimum.. The smallest established magazines that get bought by consumers are printing and selling 1.500 copies a month minimum. After creating the document file & design for the first editions our accountmanagers/partnership advisors will be running campaigns for distribution and advertisements from and within the magazine through hotels, wellness centres, yoga studios, healthcare organisations, universities and mindful businesses across Metropolitan Europe. Copies are scheduled to be printed and distributed monthly and seasonal. Our google adds test campaign generated almost 50.000 views within 7 days and left a CTR of 4.2%, with an international average page surfage of 15 minutes. if only between 5 and 10% of all our online readers turn into print consumers, the business construction becomes very dominant and the hospitality service becomes an ecosystem. The platform got enhanced and the several articles got published. Our next advertisement campaigns will consist out of links to local pick up points for the fysical prints with free access to the online library, and all the writers their digital articles, with which then the fysical prints consists local and premium relevant brand and service discounts with coupon codes. Your Core Responsibility You are the bridge between content, commerce, and community. You ensure that: A writer’s story feels alive visually A partner’s product feels aligned (not intrusive) A reader experiences flow, not fragmentation What We’re Looking For Strong editorial design skills (this is essential) Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-input environment Understanding of how to balance: Content (stories) Commercial elements (ads, coupons, partnerships) Community presence A natural sense for calm, mindful, and intentional design Strong communication skills, you will actively work with multiple teams Affinity with mindfulness, culture, and conscious living Motivated to build and work for the long term Stable housing, insurance and finance Bonus if You Have Experience with magazine production workflows Understanding of brand integration without disrupting user experience Interest in Mindful lifestyle, and community-driven platforms Worked as an freelancer and know about paying tax, insurances, and or working with commissions What Makes This Role Unique This is not a typical design job. You are not just making visuals you are weaving together an ecosystem: Stories People Brands Experiences into one unified magazine that represents a global movement. Who This Is For Someone who understands that design is not decoration, it is structure, feeling, and connection. https://www.secondthoughtsintelligence.world/ https://www.secondthoughtsintelligence.world/mindfulnessmagazine-about https://www.secondthoughtsintelligence.world/writers https://www.secondthoughtsintelligence.world/magazinelibrary Apply Send your portfolio and tell us how you would approach combining storytelling, partnerships, and community into one visual experience. Second Thoughts Intelligence Designing connection. Not just content.

Core Responsibilities

Create cohesive editorial layouts that translate writers’ articles and stories into engaging visual experiences for Mindfulness Magazine. Integrate advertisements, partnerships, coupons, events, and community content while maintaining a calm, consistent reader experience.

Requirements

Applicants should have strong editorial design skills, communicate effectively, and be able to collaborate across teams and balance editorial content with commercial and community elements. An affinity for mindfulness and conscious living is sought; magazine production experience and freelance commission experience are bonuses.