The best book cover designers for hire in Australia

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Dani 5 star rating

Perth WA, Australia

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

Bradley 5 star rating

Sydney NSW, Australia

I love all that books are and all that they can be. As an experienced book cover + internals designer I delight in bringing books to life.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Simon & Schuster Australia

Amanda 5 star rating

Brisbane QLD, Australia

I'm a children’s book illustrator and book designer with over 40+ published books and love to use texture and bold colour.

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

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

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

Vaughan 5 star rating

Denman Prospect ACT, 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

Nada 5 star rating

Sydney, Australia

Award-winning book designer. 20+ years designing covers, interiors & typesetting for bestsellers & major publishers worldwide.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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Kim 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

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

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

Sandy 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Award-winning book designer with 30 years experience working with publishers and self-publishers, and specialising in fiction/non-fiction.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Inspirational, Short Story, and Anthologies.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Penguin Books Australia

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

Samantha 5 star rating

Sydney NSW, Australia

Book loving, award-winning art director and graphic designer who has a great idea for your next cover!

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Inspirational, Parenting & Families, Photography, Biographies & Memoirs, Classics, Fiction, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Mary 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Children’s Author and former Creative Director for Five Mile Books and Larrikin House, I have designed and created in excess of 400 titles.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Five Mile Books
  • Larrikin House

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

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

Laura 5 star rating

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Book cover designer with extensive trade publishing experience, creating professional, market-aware designs.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Biographies & Memoirs, and Psychology.

Work experience:

  • Penguin Books Australia
  • Scribe Publications
  • 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

Lisa 5 star rating

Brisbane QLD, Australia

I’m Lisa, a graphic designer and artist who works with writers to bring their stories to life through thoughtful, colourful book design.

Genres: DIY & Crafts, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Citipointe Church

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Hire the best cover designers in Australia

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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