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 83 reviews

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Kat R.

Apr, 2026

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

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, ...

Deborah G.

Mar, 2026

Jennifer was extremely professional and competent. She listened to my needs and feedback all throughout the project. I would use Jennifer again in a heartbeat.

Steve F.

Feb, 2026

I have had the pleasure and fortune of working with Jennifer on quite a few occasions now. She is fantastic at what she does, and a pleasure to work with...win win!! ~Steve (Powerful Dads)