The best book cover designers for hire near Brooklyn

Hire the best book cover designers in Brooklyn Selecting a book cover designer is one of the most important decisions that you make as an author, as your cover design is an important part of your marketing strategy. Contrary to the old adage, people do judge books by their covers. That’s why yours should speak to your target audience and convince them that this is the book they want to pick up. It needs to match the readers expectation in terms of style, motifs, and aesthetic quality. Because the book cover is so central to the success of your book, it’s strongly recommended to work with a publishing professional. A professional cover designer in Brooklyn will have the experience and knowledge about your niche so that they can creat a design that readers can connect with. They will also have the artistic abilities needed to produce stunning covers. Join Reedsy to search our catalogue of proficient book cover designers in Brooklyn. Our marketplace is rigorously vetted, and we are proud to connect the top professionals in the industry to authors like you. Sign up today to meet and start requesting quotes from them.

17+ Best Book Cover Designers for Hire near Brooklyn

Samantha

California, United States

Children's Illustrator and designer specialized in colorful, whimsical illustrations with experience from Disney.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Jam City
RockYou Inc.
Walt Disney Interactive
Book Buddy Media

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Jake

Blacksburg, SC, United States

With 2k covers and counting, I design genre specific covers that help authors look professional and convert browsers into buyers.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Print Depot
Self-employed

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Kelly

Wilmington, DE, United States

I love how good design can complete a writer's vision and make it engaging. Fantasy, thrillers, historical and fiction really get me going.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.

Work experience:

Four Dog Creative
Delaware Today
Delaware Bride
Self-employed

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Ricardo

Philadelphia, United States

I'm illustrator and Graphic Designer. I love the freedom children's book illustration brings. I love small details just kids can understand.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Fantasy, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Talitha

Fort Wayne, United States

Experienced award-winning illustrator and designer. I can help with your next book concept!

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Elynn

South Orange, United States

A versatile, creative, collaborative book design professional who designs covers and interiors with a focus on the children's market.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

HarperCollins Publishers
Freelance

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Taylor

San Francisco, CA, United States

Experienced designer (+ avid reader) previously of Chronicle Books | Thoughtful editorial layout + covers | Booking for summer 2026

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Poetry, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Humor & Comedy.

Work experience:

Chronicle Books
Gershoni Creative Agency
Self-employed

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Judith

Chicago, IL, United States

Lettering artist and illustrator for 25 years. Bold, clean, graphic style—bright color palettes—contemporary look.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Design, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Themes & Motifs, and Plays & Screenplays.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Ashley

Portland, ME, United States

I'm an art director, graphic designer and illustrator that loves book design, typography and the interplay of graphics and text.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Home & Garden, Middle Grade, Education & Reference, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

HarperCollins Publishers
Macmillan Children's Books
Sellers Publishing, Inc.

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Dana

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

I have illustrated children's books for Scholastic, Random House, Penguin, Grosset & Dunlap, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Hallmark Cards

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Candice

Iowa City, IA, United States

Award-winning illustrator with completely hand-made cover design. I read your book and provide the marketing assets you need to stand out!

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Bovard Studio, Inc.

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Stephanie

Baltimore, MD, USA

I am a book cover designer at HarperCollins. I am (very occasionally) available for a limited amount of book cover work (no interiors!)

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Taylor

Seattle, WA, USA

Always open to hearing about new projects! I illustrate children's books and design covers, and I love to work in all genres.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Design, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Young Adult, Education & Reference, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
House Special

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Aurora

Minneapolis, MN, USA

CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK DESIGNER — 20 years. I believe joy, humor and emotion is where whimsical embellishments meet collaborative clients.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Sarah

Boston, MA, USA

An experienced book designer with over 10 years in children’s publishing.

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

Work experience:

Kidsbooks Publishing
Self-employed

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Scott

Charlottesville, VA, USA

Illustrator and graphic designer with 10 years of experience in children's illustration for picture books, chapter books, and magazines.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Linsey

Denver, Colorado, USA

Book designer available for book cover and interior design/typesetting. I would love to help you bring your book to life. Let's chat! 🖥️📚✨

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Design, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Psychology, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Health & Wellbeing, Poetry, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Sounds True
The Climate Reality Project
Self-employed

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