The best young adult book design services

Kelly

Wilmington, DE, United States

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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

J.E.

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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Pen & ink illustrator, with a penchant for dark, spooky themes, whodunnit mysteries, and gothic nonsense.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Boyd's Mills & Kane/Highlights Magazine
• Bad Hand Books
• Self-employed

Reese

Albuquerque, NM, USA

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Reese is an award-winning illustrator specializing in watercolor who loves historical fiction, horror, and fantasy.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Romance, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Fancypants SF

Karina

New York, NY, USA

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Designer and Art Director of YA, Middle Grade, Non-Fiction and Picture books—including several New York Times bestsellers for all age groups

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Women's Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Simon & Schuter (Pulse and Aladdin Imprints)
• Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - Hachette Book Group

Brittany

Seattle, WA, USA

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Illustrator for adult and YA fantasy and speculative fiction with 5 years experience working in freelance illustration and character design

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Steampunk, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Jillian

Canton, CT, USA

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Digital illustrator specializing in hand lettering, patterns, and bright, bold, colorful designs

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, and Nature.

Kel

Atlanta, GA, USA

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I’m an Illustrator and Concept Designer ready to collaborate, I've done work with comics and various freelance projects for roughly 5 years.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Coming of Age, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• T. Y Nereim Comics
• Self-employed
• Celebritees

Ashton

Norfolk, VA, USA

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I'm a freelance designer passionate about book covers that are both beautiful and effective marketing tools to help your book stand out.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Young Adult Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Orange Hat Publishing

Caitlin B.

Manitou Springs, CO, USA

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Illustrator/designer with a love of color, texture & hand-lettering. Characters. Cover design + picture books. Collaboration + communication

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Arthur

Fargo, ND, USA

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Freelance artist/illustrator with a love of all things fantasy and sci-fi.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Urban Fantasy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Michelle

University Park, MD, USA

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I am an illustrator and animator specializing in YA and Middle Grade book cover illustration.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Business & Management, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Education & Reference, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Ashley

Chicago, IL, USA

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A book nerd with a decade of experience in solving the puzzle of interior page design. Big time romance, memoir, & weird science reader.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, New Adult, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, True Crime, Dark Romance, and Sex & Relationships.

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks

Ellen

Chicago, IL, USA

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Art director with more than ten years of experience in publishing, finding delight in all kinds of book design.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Cottage Door Press
• Albert Whitman & Company

Sarah

Chicago, IL, USA

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Professional artist and designer specializing in portraiture. Let me bring your stories to life!

Genres: Holiday, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Young Adult, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-Employed

Aimee

New York, NY, USA

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An art director & book designer with 10+ years of professional publishing experience in nonfiction for all ages & MG/YA fiction.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Young Adult, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House

Jeremy

Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

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Interior book designer & typesetter for fiction, YA, and nonfiction. Focused on clean, readable layouts and strong typography.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Young Adult, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Quickly Printing
• Camelot Print and Copy

Glynnis

San Jose, CA, USA

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I am a versatile cover designer, with additional skills in illustration, who specializes in bold lines, strong colors, and elegant designs.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• UC Press
• GKoike Design
• Asian Art Museum