Jake Clark

Jake Clark – Designer

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

Overview

I design market-aware book covers that help authors stand out and sell.

I’ve created many covers during the past decade, with a lot of repeat clients who trust me to carry their series and brand forward consistently. My work is always custom, never templated, no AI, and built to communicate genre, tone, and professionalism at a glance.

Clients value my flexibility and clear process. I’m comfortable working from loose concepts or strict specifications, and I aim make collaboration easy from start to finish.

If you want a cover that looks professional, signals the right audience, and respects your time, I’d be happy to talk.

Services
Fiction
Fantasy Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA in Graphic Design from the University of South Carolina

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2015 — Present
Book Covers are my passion. I left my design job of ten years to pursue my dream as a cover designer!

Print Depot

Jun, 2007 — Present
I've worked at my current job for nine years now. Its a small print shop that caters to a variety of clients, from big corporations like Daimler and Fatz to small businesses and local events. Rest assured I am capable of handling any challenges a cover may bring!

Portfolio

The Black Crown (Age of Adventures)

Douglas, John A.

Independently published

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The Hellborn King

Brenning, Christopher G.

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A Tale of Stars and Shadow

Cassidy, Lisa

Tate House

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Whimsical and poignant, Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights tells the story of Thomas Farmer who dreams of becoming a knight, sets out to save his brother from the han... read more
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The Red Swords came with the sunrise and took everything Shawna Llewan held dear.Her family massacred, her home destroyed, she escapes with nothing but her mother’s heirloom and the desire for... read more
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The nuclear winter has ended. Survivors cautiously begin to peek out of their underground shelters, each having endured their separate trials. They emerge into a foreign land wiped bare from t... read more
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In the year 2145, the population of Earth has breached 20 billion people. Plagued by pollution, poverty and war, only the discovery of two habitable planets within the capabilities human space... read more
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The oddest little town in the Midwest has a thousand demented stories to tell...some of them are horrifying enough to send shivers down the strongest of spines. There’s the tale of a man whose... read more
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When outlaw Suzy Spitfire discovers her father was murdered after creating a super-duper artificial intelligence, she races across the solar system in search of the brain he built—but it’s a r... read more
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Na Akua (Volume 1)

Clayton Smith

Maui was supposed to be a romantic trip for two. But when Grayson Park’s bride leaves him at the altar, a solo trip to paradise seems like just the thing to take him far from his troubles. The... read more
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“Hard to put down. From the compelling opening sentence to the last, The Horns of Ruin is much like its protagonist: powerful, relentless and impossible to ignore.”—Miami HeraldWhen humanity a... read more
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Nathaniel Moore is a myth. He's a witch too powerful to exist and too clever to be caught. He's kept himself young for two hundred and fifty years with life-stealing dark magic and left a long... read more
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Jake has 111 reviews

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Noah N.

Noah N.

Mar, 2026

Jake was excellent to work with. He was fast, responsive, and really worked with me on all the details big or small. I would definitely recommend working with him, and will do so again in the future!
D.S. M.

D.S. M.

Mar, 2026

Jake did an exceptional job on this project! As a first-time novelist, I really appreciated how professional and patient he was while guiding me through the cover process. I gave him a lot of artistic freedom, and it ended up being one of the smartest decisions I made. His ideas elevated the fina...
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Don S.

Don S.

Mar, 2026

Jake did a great job of bringing my sci-fi novel to life with a beautiful cover that truly captured the drama and intensity of the book. I'm very happy with his work and would readily recommend him to other authors!
Sean B.

Sean B.

Mar, 2026

Jake was absolutely fantastic! I had no experience designing covers. My suggestion for an initial cover was rather crowded, and he help me figure out the right image to use while still staying true to my larger vision. He also took all of my requests to heart and helped guarantee that my first bo...
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Stephen O.

Stephen O.

Feb, 2026

Jake was very communicative and punctual. His work is fantastic and I have worked with him twice now and both times his work has vastly exceeded my expectations. He listens to feedback and has a great eye for what is asked of him. Highly recommend.

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