I'm an independent designer/writer looking for work, just like the topic says.  I've done lots of work on my own projects (which aren't anything but documents on my hard drive at the moment), including playing around with CCGs, and I'd like to get some work to polish my skills.  I do have some experience doing design work for other people, and I am very interested in any opportunities anyone might have to offer.  Send me a message, email me at Ravnosmethuselah@msn.com, or just reply to this thread.  Can't wait to get started.

John, when you say "designer," do you mean game designer or are you talking layout?

Game designer, I haven't yet subjected my mind to the madness of layout yet.

Hello,

John, I have some bad news for you. This site is dedicated to publishing your own game designs. Offering to help design someone else's game, especially in a paid context, is off-topic for the whole Forge.

I suggest a different route - just go up to Indie Design and find someone who's asking questions, and help them as much as you can right there in the forum. I'm afraid it's free labor, but it can be a route to establishing your reputation as someone who does know how to work with developing RPGs.

Best,
Ron