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Nada 5 star rating

Sydney, Australia

An experienced book designer working with major publishers and best-selling authors; Penguin Random, Harper, Hachette, Allen and Unwin +.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Jordan 5 star rating

Brisbane QLD, Australia

I'm an illustrator and designer who loves to create eye-catching book covers that take an unconventional approach to the source material.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Tess 5 star rating

Melbourne, Australia

Attention-grabbing book cover design ~ On time and on budget. Specialising in business non-fiction.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, Design, Parenting & Families, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, and Computers & Internet.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Wiley

Joshua 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Digital Painter + Designer for Fantasy✨ and Sci-Fi🚀- I stand out by reading the manuscript, guiding authors, and creating promo art!

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Space Opera.

Work experience:

  • Freelance

Vaughan 5 star rating

Pooraka SA, Australia

Children's Book Illustrator with trade and educational publishing experience. Quirky style perfect for fun picture books and chapter books.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Amanda 5 star rating

Brisbane QLD, Australia

Children’s book illustrator and book designer. I specialise in picture books and middle grade fiction and love to use texture and colour.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Julia 5 star rating

Sydney NSW, Australia

Helping authors bring their important message to the world by designing covers that SELL, through bold, colourful, impactful cover designs.

Genres: Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Career Guides, Parenting & Families, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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Jacinta 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Jacinta brings her clients stories to life with her whimsical, captivating illustrations, blending charm and imagination in every cover

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, New Age, Religion & Spirituality, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Deakin University
  • Goddess Provisions

Mike 5 star rating

Sydney NSW, Australia

I’m a Creative based in Sydney Australia, with over 25-years experience in editorial and book publishing design.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, and Travel.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Peter 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

I'm an award-winning book cover designer, looking to work with you to create a beautiful, individual and distinctive book.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Entertainment, and Art.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Shirley 5 star rating

Sydney NSW, Australia

Book and Marketing designer with over 8 years experience in a range of genres

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Children's, Inspirational, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Self-employed

Dani 5 star rating

Perth WA, Australia

Senior designer and art director of award-winning children's books. I have over a decade of publishing industry experience.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Adeline Media (Oh Comely magazine)
  • Carlton Books
  • Self-employed

Adam 5 star rating

Brisbane QLD, Australia

illustrator with 20 years of experience illustrating for various publishers. If I can help bring your project to life please contact me!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Comics & Graphic Novels, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Kim 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Illustrator and designer specialising in fantasy. I always read the manuscript if it's available!

Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Epic Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self Employed

Ehsan 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

An illustrator passionate about literature and visual arts who tries to convey words through illustrations.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Hoorakhsh studios

Matthew 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

A graphic designer with a passion for book design. Over 600 cover credits with clients including Jeff VanderMeer. Let me dress your book!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Poetry, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Anthologies, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Amanda 5 star rating

Sydney NSW, Australia

Creative and collaborative senior book designer and art director, 15 years experience with major children's publishers, covers/internals.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Contemporary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

  • Walker Books Australia
  • Scholastic Australia (Koala Books imprint)

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First impressions certainly last, so don’t be caught with a horrendous book cover that will fend off any potential reader who could have loved your writing. Book covers are taken seriously because they’re the first thing anyone looks at. They are one of the major deciding factors determining whether a person will give your book a chance or simply pass up. That’s why you should step up your game and make sure your cover accurately portrays your work.

With this in mind, consider hiring a cover designer in Australia who can do the job for you. Here at Reedsy, we have award-winning professionals who have received recognition from ABDA Awards and have worked alongside renowned writers, such as legendary children’s book author Michael Wagner. Our cover designers in Australia are top in their field and will help you transform your book cover from humdrum to standout. Join Reedsy today, and you can browse their galleries and pick the artist whose style suits your story to a tee.

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