Magazine Layout Designer
Max Golubtsov
Specialized in Technical Publications | 20+ Years Experience | EU-Based
Expert in multi-page magazines for electronics, engineering, and scientific industries. Delivering reliable, deadline-driven results through creative expertise and technical automation.
Core expertise
- Specialized in multi-page technical publications.
- Consistent monthly delivery since 2014.
- Expert in complex B2B content with diagrams, tables, and specifications.
- Custom InDesign scripting that doubles productivity while maintaining precision.
- Unique technical expertise that enables handling high-volume projects with the speed of automation and quality of manual craftsmanship.
- Advanced proficiency in InDesign (including JavaScript), Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro.
- Latest Creative Cloud versions, fully licensed.
- Optimized workflows for both print and digital formats.
- Extensive experience with distributed teams and cloud-based collaboration.
- Proven ability to work across timezones (PST/PDT compatible).
- Clear communication, structured project management, consistent deadline delivery.
What sets me apart
JavaScript Automation for InDesign
Beyond traditional design skills, I bring a unique technical advantage: I develop custom JavaScript automation scripts for Adobe InDesign that optimize repetitive layout processes and dramatically accelerate workflows.
This script automatically applies formatting styles to raw author text, which on average increases the speed of layout several times over.
This automation effectively doubles my productivity — I can handle the workload of an entire design department while maintaining the precision of a single expert
This unique combination of creative design expertise and programming skills makes me exceptionally efficient for deadline-driven, high-volume magazine production. It’s not just about speed—it’s about delivering consistent, professional results at scale.
Professional highlights
Proven Track Record in Technical Publishing
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Magazine & Journal Layout Design
Specialized expertise in multi-page technical publications
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Proven ability to handle high-volume projects consistently
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Technical B2B content for specialized audiences
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Established track record of meeting every deadline
Working with me, you will receive
Optimization and acceleration of all work processes
- I coordinate the actions of all participants in the workflow online using proven tools (Kanban methodology). If necessary, I implement and debug the network coordination system. As a result, everyone (managers, editors, designers, proofreaders) knows at any given moment what stage of preparation the publication is currently at, can leave comments, and generally work efficiently and quickly.
- For any layout processes that can be automated, I implement scripts. This speeds up the work several times over compared to the “manual” method.
Consistent quality of periodicals
By automating processes, I reduce the likelihood of errors. This applies to both layout and text editing. In addition, I implement tools for checking the quality of finished publications.
The ability to fully delegate the entire scope of design, layout, text editing, and pre-press preparation
I am capable of handling the entire process of preparing any publication for printing—from receiving the raw author's text, sketch, or simply technical specifications to the finished layout for the printing house.
Featured projects
Testimonials
Kislorod Publishing House has known Maxim for a very long time. We have been working together for over 10 years. During this time, there has not been a single complaint or failure. Everything is always done quickly, accurately, on time, and with a high level of professionalism! Max is proficient in all well-known publishing programs and can handle layouts of any complexity. He is very easy and pleasant to work with. I recommend him to anyone who wants to receive a beautiful and accurate publication within the specified time frame.
Elena Svetlaya
CEO of the Kislorod Publishing House
Deadlines and cost are important to me. Maxim typesets quickly and at a reasonable price (as I understand it, thanks to an automated, well-established process). He typesets without serious errors and quickly corrects any minor mistakes. It is important that Maxim can be contacted quickly. And, working with him, I don't see any risk of losing money or getting a poor result.
Marat Khasiyatullov
Director of the Aspect publishing house, founder of the Scientific Aspect magazine
We have been working with Maxim since 2014 and are very pleased with our collaboration. We specialize in educational and scientific books and journals, and Maxim is one of the few layout designers who perfectly understands the specifics of this type of work. Maxim does professional layout work with great attention to detail. When we receive raw text in Word from the author, we always end up with a perfectly laid-out publication that complies with all GOST standards. Sometimes we have articles and books that are particularly complex, with numerous formulas, tables, and graphs. Maxim has no problem with these either; everything is laid out in the best possible way.
I would also like to note that Maxim is excellent at managing his time. In six years of working with him, he has never delayed a single order. As a rule, the work is ready even before the specified deadlines.
Ildar Akhmetov
Candidate of Technical Sciences, CEO of Young Scientist Publishing House
Maxim, thank you for your high-quality work! After several unsuccessful attempts at layout design, you came to our rescue! Fast, high-quality, no unnecessary questions—everything was done perfectly! I am very glad that we chose you. From the very first days, our book has received only positive reviews and has resonated in the hearts and minds of readers. Thank you very much for your professionalism!
Alexey Shabarshin
owner of the largest recruitment Telegram network for digital vacancies, author of the book “A Million in Telegram”