Jennifer Stimson – Designer

I have 24+ years of experience in the publishing industry, creating book designs for authors and major publishing companies!

Overview

I’ve been in the publishing industry for 24+ years, specializing in nonfiction, fiction, memoirs, self-help, wellness, spirituality, and romance!

Over the years, I’ve created top-calibre book designs for many self-publishing authors and have worked with major educational and trade publishers, such as University Toronto Press, Nelson Education, Canadian Scholars—Women's Press, Pearson Education, McGraw Hill-Ryerson, Oxford University Press, Harlequin, Penguin Random House, and The Author Incubator—Difference Press!

Designing beautiful book covers is my passion and I look forward to working with you!

Quotes are in USD.

Services

Cover Design

Non-Fiction

Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships

Fiction

Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance

Languages

English

Work experience

Creative Director

Self-employed

Jan, 2000 — Present

Freelance Book Designer for self-published authors and educational and trade publishers, designing book covers, layouts, marketing materials, and other collateral, ensuring that each piece is visually compelling and aligned with the project’s editorial vision!

Jennifer has 86 reviews

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Kat R.

Apr, 2026

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I am very happy with the cover design, definitely glad to have paid for a professional. This cover is just what I wanted :)

Sharie G.

Apr, 2026

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It is such a pleasure to write a review for Jennifer Stimson—because oh my goodness, she is EXCEPTIONAL! I was initially drawn to Jennifer because of her excellent reviews. Then, when I saw samples of her work and started to communicate with her, I knew I was in great hands! First and foremost, ...

Brad G.

Jan, 2026

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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

Mike H.

May, 2026

I had a great experience working with Jennifer on my book cover. From the beginning, she brought creativity, professionalism, and a clear point of view to the process. As a first-time author, I’ll admit there were moments where I felt unsure—and even a bit overwhelmed. She handled those moments ...

John S.

May, 2026

Jennifer was a strong partner throughout the design and production of my first book. V.I.T.A.L. Aging uses a hybrid structure that blends narrative, figures, tables, and symbolic elements, and she handled those complexities with care. Inside, she helped translate a nontraditional vision into a cl...