Job Title: Graphic Designer for Custom Crossword Marriage Proposal

About the Project

I am looking for a graphic designer to help create a custom engagement-proposal crossword. The final output should be a print-ready keepsake. I am open to either creating a brand-new crossword or conforming an existing one to look more recent.

Project Details

Purpose: Personal-use crossword proposal for my girlfriend.
Aesthetic: NYT/newspaper-inspired.
Content: We can leverage an existing crossword or create a new one. If creating from scratch, I can provide a few clues and solutions.
Key Message: The final message will involve “WILL YOU MARRY ME” or “[NAME], WILL YOU MARRY ME?”

Deliverables

Print-ready PDF: Ideally 8.5x11 and/or 11x17.
High-resolution preview: PNG or JPG format.
Answer Key: A clean, separate answer key page.
Revisions: 1–2 rounds of revisions.

Style Requirements

Must look like a professional newspaper/crossword page.
Should feel like a real crossword, not a novelty gag.

Budget

$100–$200 total if creating a new crossword.
Open to quotes depending on experience and scope.

Deadline

Final files needed within 1–2 weeks.

How to Apply

Please send the following to apply:

Relevant print, layout, or editorial design examples.
Estimated turnaround time.

Graphic Designer for Custom Crossword Proposal