Cherie Chapman – Designer

Specialising in fiction ranging from 9+ to adults. Previously worked for HarperCollins and Hachette UK. Lover of books, films and dogs.

Overview

My name is Cherie and I'm a designer specialising in fiction book covers ranging from 9+ to adult.Over the last six years, I've worked with Hodder & Stoughton, HarperCollins, Bookouture, Bonnier Zaffre, HotKey Books, Piccadilly Press, Avon, Head of Zeus and Canongate.I am a highly organised and dedicated person. With every project I take on I am truly passionate from start to finish. I am more than happy to work independently or collaborate creatively with a team to meet tight deadlines and to create the best possible product.

Services

Cover Design

Fiction

Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Fantasy Middle Grade Mystery & Crime Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense Young Adult Fantasy

Languages

English

Work experience

Senior Designer

Self-employed

Jan, 2020 — Present

A design studio specialising in book cover design across all genres. Based in both the UK and US, we share a wide range of experience in working with traditional, independent, university presses and self published authors.

Senior Designer

Self-employed

Jul, 2018 — Jan, 2020 (over 1 year)

Designer

Bonnier Zaffre, Hot Key books and Piccadilly Press

Nov, 2016 — Jul, 2018 (over 1 year)

Designer

HarperCollins

Dec, 2014 — Nov, 2016 (almost 2 years)

Junior ebook designer

Hodder and Stoughton

Jan, 2013 — Nov, 2014 (almost 2 years)

Cherie has 41 reviews

Professionalism

Quality

Value

Responsiveness

Huck K.

Jun, 2025

Cherie is truly one of the most exceptional book designers I've ever worked with. She took the time to genuinely listen to my ideas and vision for the book, and then transformed them into a design that far exceeded anything I could have imagined. The author proof copies have arrived, and every ti...

Kathryn G.

May, 2025

Cherie was amazing! She listened to what I wanted and provided options that were all spectacular, and once I decided on a direction we worked together until I was 100% happy. Even though we are in very different time zones she was very responsive and transparent. I would love to work with her ag...

Saul R.

May, 2024

Cherie was excellent to work with. Responsive and professional in my interactions with her. As I was new to the process of self-publishing, she was able to provide guidance on how things worked. Anytime I came across an issue, she was quick to address it with feedback and/or adjustments to the bo...

Alfonso M.

Mar, 2024

Working with Cherie was a delight! She guided me all through the cover creation process, structuring and improving my ideas. Definitely recommended, and it goes without saying I'd work with her again in the future if possible!

Rebecca B.

Nov, 2023

Cherie was extremely professional and a dream to work with on my first cover design. She took my suggestions and added her own creative spin. I felt involved in the process, and she completed the work ahead of time despite a brief delay on my side. I am super excited about my cover and would reco...