Book Layout & Cover Production — Amazon KDP Self-Publishing

Project Overview I'm a first-time self-publishing author preparing to launch a men's nonfiction book on Amazon KDP. The manuscript is approximately 41,000 words and is in final edits. I'm looking for an experienced layout artist and graphic designer who knows the Amazon/Kindle publishing ecosystem inside and out and can take this project from formatted manuscript to upload-ready files. What I Need: 1. Interior Layout (Print & Kindle) Format the full manuscript for both KDP print-on-demand and Kindle ebook. I have specific font preferences and will be lightly art directing the design. The interior includes a number of custom graphics I've created; I'll provide all source files (EPS and others) and need you to assess whether they are print-ready and flag anything that needs adjustment. 2. Cover Production I have a cover design I'm largely satisfied with. I'll provide all photography and graphic assets. I'm open to refinements on font choices and finishing details, but the overall direction is set. I need the cover taken to full production-ready specs for Amazon KDP (front, back, spine correctly sized to manuscript page count). 3. Additional KDP Graphics & Assets I'm not fully versed in everything Amazon KDP requires beyond the core cover and interior. If there are additional graphics or assets needed for the KDP listing such as author photo formatting, series branding, A+ content images, category-specific requirements, or anything else the platform calls for, I'd like your guidance in identifying what's needed and your help creating or preparing those assets. 4. Upload Coaching This is my first time uploading to KDP. Once files are ready, I'd like you to walk me through the upload process — file submission, metadata setup, and anything else I need to know to get the book live correctly the first time. Ideal Candidate: - Proven experience formatting books for Amazon KDP (both print and Kindle) - Strong graphic design skills, particularly around typography - Familiar with KDP's technical requirements and common pitfalls - Communicative, reliable, and comfortable with a client who has a clear creative vision - Please include examples of books you've formatted and published through KDP Tell me about your KDP experience, share relevant samples, and give me a sense of your typical turnaround for a project this size. Thank you.