17+ Best Picture Book Designers for Hire in the United States

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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Beverly

Pasadena, CA, USA

I'm an California-based illustrator specializing in character design of humans, animals, and magical creatures.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Self-employed
Hachette Publishing

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Nate

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Los Angeles-based illustrator and syndicated cartoonist featured in the NY Times, MAD Magazine, Red Bull advertising, and Scholastic.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Business & Management, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Red Bull - Kastner Agency
MAD Magazine
King Features

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Tadgh

Athens, OH, USA

Author/illustrator of ten books for children published with Harper, Penguin and Scholastic.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Michael

Oakland, CA, USA

Illustrator and cover designer specializing in fun, colorful, character-driven imagery for middle grade and genre fiction.

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

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, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
House Special

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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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Andrea

Chicago, IL, USA

I’m an artist with a knack for illustration, hand lettering and painting. I love creating bold and colorful pieces!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, True Crime, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Katrina

New York, NY, USA

I'm a Children's Book Illustrator that excels at making colorful, whimsical art & will work with you to create a truly unique picture book.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
A Fresh Bunch Agency
Palmetto Publishing

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Yumiko

Melbourne, FL, USA

Japanese picture book illustrator and author based in Florida, creating lively, endearing characters that young readers can relate to.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Shannon

New York, NY, USA

Thoughtful designer with 6 years experience in kids' nonfiction at National Geographic, with cover + interior work in art, poetry, and more.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Anthologies, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Nature.

Work experience:

National Geographic Partners
Self-employed
American University
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
Current

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Sandie

Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

I am a professional illustrator who specializes in children's book illustration and hand lettering.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Kathy

Oklahoma City, OK, USA

⭐ I work with authors and publishers to create beautiful books from cover to cover. 📚 Cover Design ⋆ Interior Formatting ⋆ Illustration 📖

Genres: Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Nate

Seattle, WA, USA

Accomplished designer based in the Pacific Northwest specializing in book cover design, book layout and children's book illustration.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Nikki

Muncie, IN, USA

I am a digital children's book illustrator with 15 years experience in children's books ranging from novelty board books to chapter books.

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

Work experience:

Rainstorm Publishing
Kidsbooks Publishing
Self-employed

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Cathy

Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Award winning illustrator passionate about nature, science and the environment. I create picture books that encourage life long readers.

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

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