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  • $125 hourly

    • 4.7/5
    • (287 jobs)
    Children's Book Illustration Book Design • eBook and Print • Press-ready Book Covers & Interior Layouts • eBook Cover Design • Illustration I can help you self publish your book with advice and guidance on the best Print On Demand selection for YOU, ISBN, getting your book on Amazon, eBook formats and book marketing. Marketing Materials • Brochures • Booklets • Postcards • Flyers Label Design Branding • Branding Guidelines • Logo Design • Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes Rack Cards & Sell Sheets I have over 20 years experience as a graphic designer. Long before I went to art school and got a BFA in Graphic Design and a BFA in illustration I knew this is what I wanted to do. I have been a working designer from the get-go and I love what I do!!!
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    Formatting
    Book Cover
    Playful Tone
    Page Layout Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
    Book
    Layout Design
    Print Design
    Illustration
    Adobe Illustrator
    Organic & Natural Style
    Children's Book Illustration
  • $48 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (928 jobs)
    An expert book designer with sixteen years experience working with self-publishing authors and helping them create great looking and professional books. I enjoy all aspects of book design, but book interior design is my real passion as I have a special sense for shaping the perfect interior layout for each book. I am highly reliable and detail-oriented and closely follow the author’s requirements in order to bring their vision to life, but I’m also completely comfortable to work with little input and provide my own creative perspective. Client satisfaction and high quality work are my main priorities. Please check my portfolio for examples of book design, typesetting, and cover design.
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    Typography
    Editorial Design
    Castilian Spanish
    Layout Design
    Publishing Fundamentals
    Minimalist
    Book Cover
    Graphic Design
    Ebook Design
    Typesetting
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $25 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (168 jobs)
    Hi, thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I'm a freelance graphic designer with over 16 years experience in book publishing and design. I specialise in designing book interiors, book covers, typesetting, book layout, artwork redraws, image manipulation and more. Proficient in Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and print production. Clients past and present include: - Taylor and Francis - British Academy - Mac Keith Press - Persephone Books - 5m Publishing - Focal Press I offer a professional, dedicated, hard working and efficient design service along with great communication skills that ensure you, as the client, and your requirements are put first from the initial brief to the final output. Many thanks and best wishes Karl
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    Desktop Publishing
    Kindle Direct Publishing
    Book Cover
    Image Editing
    Graphic Design
    Prepress
    Typesetting
    Print Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Acrobat
    Ebook
  • $65 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (48 jobs)
    I am an experienced graphic designer specializing in book design and typesetting. I have been designing books professionally for over 18 years and have designed more than 240 book covers. I am proficient in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. I am very detail oriented and spend time making sure each element serves the book as best it can, down to margin size and indent spacing. I pride myself in making a beautiful design, while honoring the needs of the author, editor, printer, etc. My covers and text designs have been selected multiple times for the Association of American University Presses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show.
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    Formatting
    Book Cover
    Ebook Design
    Page Layout Design
    Typesetting
    Publication Design
    Layout Design
    Book
    Cover Art Design
    Print Design
  • $85 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (459 jobs)
    I can help with the complete book design and publishing experience - for both print and ebook. The goal is to impactfully deliver a book's message through the impressions made by the overall book package - book covers, pages, and/or digital presentation. Here are a few of the things I can do for you - - Cover design - starting with your thoughts, ideas, and overall vision for your book, I'll provide multiple design options and fine-tune from there until we get to the perfect cover for you book. Please note: I'm not an illustrator so I'm not able to provide custom artwork, but I do use the magic of graphic design to create unique images using existing art/graphics/photos. - Page design & formatting - drawing inspiration from your cover and overall vision for your book, I'll provide multiple page design options - from there we'll fine-tune to bring the elements of your book together into an engaging and cohesive package. - Ebook conversion - creating ebook files for Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Nook , ​& others that mirror the print version of your book - I specialize in complex ebook formatting and work directly in the HTML coding for the best looking and most functional ebook possible - NO stripped-down ebooks built by third-party/auto-conversion tools! - Assistance with CreateSpace, Ingram Spark, Lightning Source, KDP, Apple Books, Smashwords, LOC, and more - all of these sites/services can be complicated to navigate! Let me help! I'm familiar with them all and have helped dozens of authors navigate the print and ebook processes. Please feel free to request samples from my portfolio. NOTE: Phone consultations are NOT typically offered. Over 10 years of book design, Lorie has found online communication to be much more effective for the work required and for overall project management. If a phone consult is required, it is only offered at a premium hourly rate.
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    Ebook Design
    Book Cover
    EPUB
    Print Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Layout Design
    Adobe InDesign
    Typesetting
  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (69 jobs)
    Hi! I'm graphic designer with awesome and comprehensive skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects. I can take your design job to the next level with fresh and high quality, modern design:)
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    Branding
    Digital Painting
    Book Cover
    Product Design
    Drawing
    Portrait Art
    Graphic Design
    Brand Identity Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Logo Design
    Business Card
    Packaging Design
  • $29 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (857 jobs)
    Hey, I'm Eled, a top rated designer on Upwork with over 25 years of experience in graphic design. I enjoy working on books (page layouts and covers) for print and e-books, whitepapers, magazines, annuals, brochures, catalogs. In addition you can get flyers, posters, logos, banners, info graphics. Working is a pleasure, but responding on a clients requirements and converting the vision into a well designed artwork is a challenge. And I love this challenge!
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    Corporate Brand Identity
    Formatting
    Magazine Layout
    Book Cover
    Ebook Design
    Informational Infographic
    Print Design
    Graphic Design
    Layout Design
    Typesetting
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe InDesign
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (39 jobs)
    I'm an illustrator and graphic designer living in southern Appalachia. I graduated from ETSU with a BFA in graphic design and I have experience with illustrating children's books and designing logos, t-shirts, packaging, etc. My priority is to bring my client's ideas to life and give them high-quality work.
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    Book Cover
    Digital Art
    Colorful Style
    Children's Book Illustration
    Nature Illustration
    Animal Illustration
    Illustration
    2D Design
    Storybook
    Drawing
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Art & Design
    Poster Design
    Cover Art Design
  • $50 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (408 jobs)
    My publishing background is primarily in book production and page layout design, with eight years and counting in creating, editing, and preparing files for print. I am also highly proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. My career has mainly focused on textbooks, but I've also worked with transcripts, children's books, novels, travel guides, nonfiction books, and magazines. I'm used to working under tight deadlines without compromising quality, and I'm happy to turn anything you give me into a format that's ready to print. I also have worked a lot with KDP and IngramSpark, and I can help walk you through submitting your project through the self-publishing process.
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    PDF
    Book Cover
    Page Layout Design
    Ebook Design
    Photo Editing
    Layout Design
    Print Design
  • $25 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (24 jobs)
    Need a book or eBook cover? I'm the cover designer and artist for the job! Whichever genre you're in, you are guaranteed to get high-quality cover designs in either of the following formats: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Ingramspark, Lightning Source, Audiobook, etc. Plus, I'll even include a 3D mockup image as a freebie! Kindly drop in a message so we can discuss the vision for your book cover. Together, let's create an eye-catching, stunning, and awesome book cover!
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    Book Cover
    Social Media Design
    Ebook Design
    Facebook Ads Manager
    Social Media Advertising
    YouTube
    Banner Ad Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Cover Art Design
    Book
    Video Post-Editing
    Ebook
    Promotional Video
    Graphic Design
    Video Editing
  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (262 jobs)
    With over 20 years of graphic design under my belt, I have worked in advertising in the music industry as well as corporate clients in various industries designing everything from marketing and sales material to reports and slide decks. I am incredibly attentive to detail and offer work in a very timely manner. I am an expert in InDesign, Illustrator and Powerpoint and have very strong Photoshop skills. I have a keen eye for design and will make suggestions where I feel necessary to either help your project run more smoothly or for creative input. I will be a valuable contributor to any design project and hope to have to the opportunity to work with you soon.
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    Interactive Design
    Photography
    Book Cover
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Print Design
    Signage
    Logo Design
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (96 jobs)
    I create science and medical illustrations, coloring books and activity books, vector line art of anything, graphic design and full-color concept illustrations. Here is exactly what I can do for you: 1) Create a coloring book from scratch on any topic, based on your ideas or can suggest my own concepts. No AI generated stuff, only hand made. 2) Create scientific illustration in field of biology, anatomy, neuroscience, medicine based on your documentation with minimal guidance 3) Create colorful, bold and trendy visuals for your social media 4) Convert your hand drawn sketch into digital vector file 5) Make a line art portrait from photo 6) Posters, postcards, book covers, packaging - all kinds of graphic products that go with my illustration styles (line art, zentangle, cosmic, ornamental)
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    Book Illustration
    Book Cover
    Drawing
    Graphic Design
    Photo Editing
    Print Design
    Biological Illustration
    2D Illustration
    Scientific Illustration
    Line Drawing
    Vector Graphic
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Cover Art Design
    Illustration
  • $10 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (300 jobs)
    🏆 As a professional book cover designer, I have the skills and experience to create visually stunning book covers that capture the essence of a story and attract potential readers. I specialize in designing book covers for various genres, including nonfiction, education, mystery, true crime, romance, fantasy, thriller, and science fiction genres. 💎 My expertise in graphic design allows me to create custom book cover designs that reflect the author's unique style and voice. I am familiar with the latest design trends and use industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to bring my designs to life. ➡️ 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥: ✔️ Custom e-book and book cover design (Paperback / Hardcover / Dust Jacket) ✔️ ACX version (Audibleor or Audio Book Cover) ✔️ 3D book cover - Boxset Design ✔️ Promotional materials for ads, social headers, posts, bookmarks, and so on. ✔️ Personalize PDF deliverables for Amazon, IngramSpark, Lulu, Blurb, and other services. 🟢 I am a quick learner who is always eager to expand my knowledge. I have a strong work ethic and am always willing to go above and beyond to ensure the job is done correctly. I am very responsive to feedback and am always willing to assist my clients in responding to their feedback. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁!
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    IngramSpark
    Kindle
    Audiobook Cover Design
    Audiobook Cover
    Amazon
    Book Cover
    Album Cover Design
    Social Media Cover
    Logo Design
    Flyer Design
    Book
    Business Card
    Graphic Design
    Cover Art Design
  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (23 jobs)
    As a graphic designer with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry, my work has been seen in bookstores and in schools across North America. My areas of professional interest include: book design, branding, and proofreading. I'm proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and am passionate about collaborating with clients to address their design and editing needs. Let's connect!
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    Branding
    Proofreading
    Book Cover
    Photo Manipulation
    Formatting
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Layout Design
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (124 jobs)
    With a strong eye for detail, specializing in creating beautiful and functional book covers using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. My designs are visually stunning, exceeding your expectations while also meeting your business needs. Let's work together to create a cover that captures the essence of your story and attracts your target audience's attention. Why we should work together: - As a passionate book cover designer, I am committed to creating designs that perfectly capture your book's essence and appeal to your target audience. - With my proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, I am confident in my ability to bring your vision to life with high-quality, professional designs. - I value collaboration and will work closely with you to ensure your complete satisfaction with the final product. - Meeting deadlines is a top priority, and I am committed to delivering high-quality work within the agreed-upon timeframe. - I stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and techniques to ensure that my designs are fresh, relevant, and effective. My creative expertise and attention to detail can help you attract your target audience and increase your book sales. Let's work together to create a cover that truly represents your story and sets it apart from the rest.
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    Ebook Design
    Kindle Direct Publishing
    Book Design
    Book Cover
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $26 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (124 jobs)
    I've been a professional graphics artist/illustrator for over 20 years and have been designing creative, attention-grabbing book covers for authors (several of them repeat customers) since 2007. If you've written a book (fiction or nonfiction) and need a professionally designed cover then let's make it happen! I'm ready when you are. I'm also a cartoon illustrator. Cartoon illustration is a time-honored, tried-and-true way to attract attention for all kinds of topics and business messages. My clients for cartoon work have ranged from real estate agents to corporate leadership experts to authors of books on business-related topics to authors of joke books, authors of humorous novels and some clients have simply requested 1-off cartoons for personal projects. See some great examples of my cartoon work in my portfolio. Can I create a cartoon for your business or personal project? Of course! Contact me and let's get started! Here are some unsolicited comments from authors whose book covers I've had the privilege of designing: • Please pardon my French (and momentary lack of professionalism) but.... HOLY @!&!!! You hit it right on the mark!!!" - Tamara Mayo (CEO of Taevo Publishing and Author of Goddess of Flame) • "Thanks for a BRILLIANT job! I love your choice of printing machine illustration, the money in the jeans device, the typography, the overall colour scheme, and the total design concept. In a nutshell, it's utterly superb. You really are a graphics genius!" - Joey Moncrief (Author of The Money Press: A True Life Story) • "This is just outstanding. The whole layout is beautiful. My wife is just gushing over it. If I never sell a copy of the book, I'll buy the book myself so I can have the cover art to enjoy." - David Echeandia (Author of The Avatar of Calderia) • "Excellent Gary, you've rocked my world again. I love it. You are a genius!!" - Jason Blacker (Author of The Lady Marmalade Mystery Series, Dust On His Soul, Money Ain't Nothin', Black Dog Bleeding, First Feature, Head Rush, Livid Blue • "Your artwork is simply amazing! You really captured what I was aiming for. Thanks again!" - Mark Jarmon (Author of Monster Surf Tales and Other Poems & Stories) • "Hi Gary, thanks for the design. Really pleased with both. You have done a brilliant job." - Dave Williams (Author of Tubes, Retribution, The Conclusioner) • "Invasion From Fred is up on the Amazon site. Everybody's raving about the cover. So now I'm turning my attention back to Dog & Pony. I am putting this whole thing in your expert hands." - Richard Herr (author of Invasion From Fred, Tales from the StarBoard Cafe, and other titles) • "OMG, you are just so much AWESOMENESS!!! Thanks for all of these and especially for the 3D image with the jaguar, I love it!!!!!!!! I'm going to be happily and very proudly sharing it all over the interwebs this week!" - Rai Aren (Award-winning author of Secret Of The Sands, Destiny Of The Sands, Lost City Of Gold) • "Great job! Thanks for making the suggested modifications." - Richard Wesson (Author of Miss October Was A Friend Of Mine) • "Gary, you've done it! The cover is now just as I wanted it to be. Excellent! I wanted the cover to be as good as the one you did for Pilgrim's Banner, and you succeeded." - Tony Walker (Author of Pilgrim's Banner and Pilgrim's Trator) • "Wow. You hit it out of the ballpark on the first swing... again!" - Hank Quense (Author of Tales From Gundarland, Falstaff's Big Advenure, Zaftan Entreprenuers, Zaftan Miscreants, Fool's Gold, Tunnel Vision, Wotan's Dilemma, Marketing Plans For Self-Published Authors) • "Thanks Gary. Its awesome!" - M. R. Mathias (Author of Crimzon & Clover, The Wardstone Trilogy, The Dragoneers Saga, and many other titles) • "You're the best and made the book jump off the shelf!!" - Scott Adlai Stevenson (Author of Scoundrels In Paradise) • "The cover looks great and my cousin (the author) loved it!" - Anthony Policastro, Publisher and CEO, Outer Banks Publishing Group • "I love your covers, especially mine, Night Corridor. also Skye Dancer, Cold Case, Money Ain't Nothin'... But all your covers suit the particular book or story perfectly. You do excellent work, Gary." - Joan Hall Hovey (Award-winning author of Night Corridor, Chill Waters, Nowhere To Hide, Listen To The Shadows, The Abduction Of Mary Rose • "Holy moly - that is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!! You always Blow. My. Mind. I love, love, love it!!!!!!!!!! (to infinity & beyond!!!!!) The layout, the dramatic effect, the overall stunning impression for an ancient Egyptian mystery is just perfection!!" - Rai Aren (Award-winning author of Secret Of The Sands, Destiny Of The Sands, Lost City Of Gold)
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    Cartoon Art
    Book Cover
    Digital Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $95 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (62 jobs)
    Thanks for visiting my profile. I am an expert Movie Poster Designer. I love designing movie posters. I have done every project I've completed in high quality and with maximum attention to detail as you can see in my work. If you are interested in working with me, don't hesitate to get in touch with me! Please click on my Behance profile to see more of my professional work. behance.net/kansuozden
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    Adobe Creative Suite
    Book Cover
    Poster Design
    Layout Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $50 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (26 jobs)
    I'm a multidisciplinary Graphic Designer, professionally trained in typography, layout, and visual communication. I specialized in editorial design and book layout for print and digital publishing. I am also professionally trained in Digital Publishing, Adobe InDesign, HTML, and CSS for ePub accessibility and readability. I work with all kinds of eBook formats (ePub, Kpf, MOBI, etc.) for providers such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Blurb, Lulu, Lightning Source, Barnes, Noble, etc. I have designed hundreds of books of all genres including marketing material such as; sell sheets, lead magnets, brochures, catalogs, lookbooks, portfolios, whitepapers, annual reports, cookbooks, Guide Journals, Presentations, Memoirs, and more for clients around the globe. My client's books have been a bestseller on more than one occasion, and readers' reviews are outstanding regarding the design and aesthetics of the books. Are you looking for the following Best Seller book layout and design or B2B marketing materials that sell? This is the right place. What Clients Say: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Very quick at responding to feedback. Very high-quality output at an affordable price point." Dr. Kris Verburgh, MD Chief Scientific Officer, novoslabs.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I hired this designer for a how-to/guided journal I had written and had very little vision for how I wanted it to look. He was a dream to work with--his first draft created a great overall look for the book and added nice details to fill in places like title pages that I hadn't thought about. His professionalism really showed in how little direction he needed to lay out hundreds of pages that weren't straight text--sidebars, added lines, etc--it made the process so easy for me. Highly recommended!" Cara Kalf, College Essay Coaching, carakalf.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Melvyn's work is exceptional. His communication skills are brilliant and you can really sense that he cares about your vision and your idea. I couldn't have been happier with the end result. I will contact him again once my next book is finished. This guy is gold. I will recommend him to everyone that wants to write a book. Uncomplicated, masterful designer, and very very kind." Lorin Krenn, bestselling author, and teacher of Deep Intimacy. lorinkrenn.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Super service - very thorough. Melvyn is super helpful. He went above and beyond. The quality of work was incredibly good. Delighted. Thank you, Melvyn." Maz Farrelly, Media Specialist, absolutelyfarrelly.com I have worked for local and international companies/brands and startups such as; Coca-Cola Company, Philip Morris International, Data Créditos, Cedar Rose International Services Ltd, Zurich Insurance, Kissmetrics, Mammoth Growth, Ediciones SM, Leo Burnett, and hundreds of publishing companies and independent authors. Best, Melvyn Paulino
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    Lead Magnet
    Ebook File Format
    Book Cover
    Ebook Design
    EPUB
    Page Layout Design
    Graphic Design
    Adobe InDesign
    Layout Design
    Formatting
    Editorial Design
    Typesetting
    White Paper Design
  • $40 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (48 jobs)
    Hello! I’m Jess, an artist & designer based in NE Ohio who has been working in publishing for over 5 years. With a keen eye for detail, I collaborate closely with authors and publishers to create unique designs that benefit their target audience and accurately represent the author’s work. Whether you’re an established author seeking new solutions for your next book, or a brand new writer looking for a partner in designing and publishing your debut novel, I’m here to help bring your work to life - and to get it on as many shelves as possible. A little about my work process and what to expect - I do not use templates for my book design work, so each book that I work on has unique formatting. However, this does require more time and communication between myself and the client. My work does best when the client is involved in the process - discussing fonts, helping look for inspiration photos to convey their ideas, and experimenting with different solutions. It is a process. There is not instant turn-around time, as I do not use templates nor generators. If you need print-ready files this week with no collaboration, then I am not the designer for you. But if you are looking for a partner in the creative process who is committed to your book and fulfilling your dream to make your book unique amongst it's competition and includes a lot of personalization, then we will work well together! --Areas of Expertise-- -Book cover design -Book Formatting and Typesetting -Preparation for publishing platforms (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Blurb, etc) -Ebook cover design -Ebook interior formatting (EPUB and MOBI) -Market Research
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    Formatting
    Page Layout Design
    Kindle Direct Publishing
    Children's Literature
    Ebook Design
    Print Design
    Typesetting
    Publication Design
    Adobe InDesign
    Book
    Ebook
    Layout Design
  • $45 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (117 jobs)
    Welcome to my profile. I believe that cover art explains things in the most emotional and truthful way and the user's feedback is all about how people feel about it. And that's what I am here to deliver. I'm a Top-Rated Plus professional graphic designer specializing in Book Cover Design. I'm very experienced in all print-on-demand and online publishing platforms like Amazon KDP, Ingram Spark, etc. I take pride in helping authors to promote and present their books to the audience effectively and to put their words on canvas. Authors put pieces of themselves and their life experiences into their books. To help them share that into an artwork isn't just about designing a pretty cover. It's more heartfelt to make them see their words as obvious, and expressive visually. That's what I do! Services 1) Specialized Book cover designs(eBook, Paperback, Hardcover, Jacket cover) 2) Banner designs(Facebook, Facebook ads, Instagram, web banner, headers, flyers) 3) Podcast designs(typographic, photo/image, image manipulation, minimalistic) 4) Album cover designs(typographic, photo/image, image manipulation, minimalistic) 5) Logo(minimalistic, luxury, feminine) 6) UI/UX(website, mobile) 7) T-Shirt Design(Typographic, Modern, Business, Minimalist, Luxury, Feminine, Custom, Vintage, Sports, Illustration) Why You should choose me? 1) A high-quality logo that makes you stand out from your competitors. 2) 24x7 available to help and from after completing the order. 3) Unlimited Revision until you are satisfied, Your satisfaction is my first priority. 4) All the Vector Source files are delivered at the end. 5) Every first client gets full-time 1st priority of his work. Feel free to drop me a text to discuss and get your project done. Thanks...
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    Audiobook Cover Design
    Cookbook
    Kindle
    Podcast
    Amazon
    Book Cover
    Album Cover Design
    Ebook Design
    Cover Art Design
    Print Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Typography
    Graphic Design
    Ebook
  • $35 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (454 jobs)
    Hello! My name is Maryna, I'm a professional graphic designer and illustrator with 10+ years of experience, and Top Rated UpWork seller. I make any kind of graphics, including graphics for web, UX/UI design, game designs, logos, hand-drawn and vector illustrations, book cover designs, art for different purposes - just see my portfolio please Art and design are really my passion I know all requirements for printing very well I love my job!
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    Illustration
    2D Design
    Book Cover
    Minimalist
    Watercolor
    Corporate Style
    Graphic Design
    Brochure
    Adobe Illustrator
    Infographic
    Business Card
    Mobile UI Design
    Vector Graphic
    Adobe Photoshop
    Logo Design
  • $10 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (78 jobs)
    Greetings, My name is Kimberly and I've been working as a freelance illustrator since 2016 and as an Expert Children's Book Illustrator here on Upwork since 2018. I'm an expert in both traditional and digital Art techniques. I studied Advanced Diploma in Gaming and Animation Technology. I create 2D and 3D Animation and Game Design/ Assets but I am best known on Upwork for Children's Book Illustrations and Webtoon Comics/Manga. I am also Experienced in formatting book Design and Layout for both Paperback Print and ebook.
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    Children's Literature
    2D Design
    Comic Art
    Digital Painting
    Book Cover
    Game Design
    Game Art
    2D Animation
    Children's Book Illustration
    Illustration
    2D Illustration
    Book
    Freehand Digital Illustration
    Character Design
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (17 jobs)
    Hi! I am an Illustrator with a BFA in Graphic Design. I efficiently meet deadlines and deliver quality illustrations and designs. I can design: - Children's Book Illustrations - Graphic Design (Posters, Flyers, etc.) - Book Covers - Cover Art Thank you for your time! Brooke
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    Drawing
    Book Cover
    Children's Literature
    Digital Design
    Cartoon Art
    Children's Book Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Animal Illustration
    Illustration
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    • 4.9/5
    • (170 jobs)
    Hello everyone! I'm a professional formatter with a creative approach to each project. I'm interested in challenging book and magazine design jobs. I work with Adobe InDesign and know HTML formatting to make custom Kindle eBooks or Apple iBooks. I can help you navigate the steps of self-publishing and prepare your book to meet the best practices of distribution both in print and digital, getting ISBNs and keywords for Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes&Noble, Lulu, and other aggregators. I'm a native Spanish speaker, I'm fluent in English, and I can carry a conversation in Portuguese. Please check out my work history and endorsements. If you have any questions I'll be happy to jump in a 15-minute Zoom call to answer you. Looking forward to working for you!
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    • 5.0/5
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    I specialize primarily in children's illustrated books. I also work on editorial illustration, textile design, and graphic design. Don't hesitate to contact me; I will surely find time for your book or any other project :)
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  • $45 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (54 jobs)
    With over five years of book publishing and cover experience, I can design a book cover that will grab reader's attention, is marketable, and that you love! Plus, I can format your novel for all major realtors whether it is an ebook or paperback. - eBook cover design for over 5 years with strong fantasy (paranormal to epic) clients though I've worked in just about every genre! - Paperback wrap design - Ebook and paperback interior formatting - Logo design - Author website design - Fantasy map creation - 3D book graphics - Marketing images and advertisements - Proofreading available - Content editing available. If you don't know where your book is going, I can get you writing again!
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  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (439 jobs)
    Hi there! I design beautiful, engaging book covers for authors and any digital design. I pride myself on reliable communication and being an easy to work with, friendly guy!
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What is a book cover designer?

Book cover designers are experts who create visually attractive images and text to relay the central ideas and themes of your literary project. Good book cover design helps your book stand out both on the shelf and in online stores.

How do you hire a book cover designer?

You can source book cover design talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a book cover designer.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview book cover designers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of book cover designer you need to complete your project.

How much does it cost to hire a book cover designer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced book cover designer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their book cover design services more competitively. 

Rates typically charged by book cover designers on Upwork are:

  • Beginner: $20 per hour
  • Intermediate: $33 per hour
  • Advanced: $55 per hour

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project. 

How do you write a book cover designer job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample book cover designer job post titles:

  • Book cover designer needed to illustrate a cover for a quirky horror novel
  • Seeking an experienced book cover designer who can work in Photoshop
  • Need a book cover designer who can edit and enhance photographs

Project description

An effective book cover designer job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From illustration to publisher-compliant formatting, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain genres, software, or graphic design styles, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Book cover designer job responsibilities

Here are some examples of book cover designer job responsibilities:

  • Create or select images, fonts, and themes that offer a visual representation of a book’s contents
  • Resize and thoughtfully place images and text for an aesthetic layout
  • Balance the need to grab attention with that of representing the content
  • Render final image files that meet client needs as well as publisher requirements

Book cover designer job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in a book cover designer. Here are some examples:

  • Background in visual arts, graphic design, illustration, photography, or photo editing
  • Familiar with design software such as Canva, Adobe, Photoshop, or InDesign
  • Portfolio of completed book cover designs
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