Cover Designer for Contemporary Romance Novels

Posted 4 weeks ago

Only freelancers located in the U.S. may apply.U.S. located freelancers only

Summary

Hello, I'm an indie romance author looking for a talented cover designer to create contemporary romance ebook covers, with the potential for an ongoing working relationship across multiple books and series. My ideal designer: Has experience designing covers specifically for the contemporary romance market Understands current Kindle Unlimited and Amazon romance trends Communicates clearly and responds promptly Takes direction well and is open to revisions and feedback Can create covers that are both visually appealing and commercially competitive Is reliable with deadlines and turnaround times For this first project, I am seeking a cover for a contemporary coastal romance set in Maine featuring a luxury wedding planner and a rugged, silver-fox craftsman. The cover should feel romantic, professional, and aligned with current bestselling contemporary romance titles. When applying, please include: Samples of contemporary romance covers you have designed Your typical turnaround time Your experience with ebook and paperback cover design Your rates for: Ebook cover only Ebook + paperback wrap Series branding (if applicable) Please begin your application with the word "ADRIEN" so I know you've read the full posting. I'm looking for a designer I can partner with for future projects as well, so experience with series branding is a plus. I look forward to reviewing your portfolio.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $30.00

    -

    $50.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Book Cover
Illustration
Nice-to-have skills
Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    5
  • Unanswered invites:
    1
About the client
Member since May 7, 2026
  • USA
    Biddeford8:21 PM
  • $120 total spent
    2 hires, 2 active

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