Jessica C.

Jessica C. – Designer

Specializing in illustration with a graphic design background; my focus is storytelling, book illustration and design. Let’s tell a story!

Overview

Hey there! I am a digital illustrator and graphic designer with a love for books and storytelling.

Admittedly, I am relatively new to the book design industry however I have over three years worth of freelancing experience in custom digital illustration and graphic design… and many more years of working on personal projects out of sheer passion and curiosity.

My experience also includes working a graphic designer and illustrator in a corporate environment with tasks such as designing aesthetically pleasing lookbooks, catalogues and presentations for art, mirrors and frames; as well as illustrating art that is printed, framed and sold to retailers through the company I worked for.

I have great passion for books and cover design, I enjoy dissecting meaning through text and providing a visual metaphor. My process includes seeking key elements from the text, paying great attention to research and brain storming for a visual that is vibrant, exuberant and that captures the essence of what the author (you!) is trying to convey. My experience with freelancing has taught me communication and adaptability with clients but also a genuine curiosity for what they envision in their mind’s eye. Also my current experience in a professional creative environment has taught me what to really pay attention for when it comes to marketable creative work.

I have a great love for dissecting music, movies and books that evoke an emotional response out of me but also inspire me to do the same with my own art. Let’s work together and bring your story to life with the attention and passion it deserves.

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Comics & Graphic Novels Contemporary Fiction Fantasy LGBTQ Fiction Middle Grade Fantasy Poetry Romance
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Work experience

Images 2000 Inc / Northwood Collection / Feri & Joon / Mirrorize

Oct, 2023 — Jul, 2024 (10 months)
Graphic Design: using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator to create presentations, catalogs, lookbooks and social media posts. Also using Photoshop for image editing and photo manipulation for the purpose of new artistic content. Illustration: using Procreate and Photoshop to create artwork sold in Feri and Joon and Northwood Collection (branches of Images 2000 Inc). Research for art and artists: exploring new artists and artwork for current and future collections.

Self-employed

Jun, 2020 — Sep, 2023 (over 3 years)
Social media advertisements (Mac Education - Instagram), Event posters (2017 The Survivor Show, 2019 Good Vampire Morning), Product design (Slim Me packaging), Logo design (Slim Me, Alema), character/abstract illustrations for digital and printing.

Jessica has 26 reviews

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Becca M.

Becca M.

Dec, 2025

I adore working with Jessica and hope to work with her on future projects.
Autumn B.

Autumn B.

Dec, 2025

Jessica took my cover design brief and immediately understood the assignment for my coastal gothic novel. I'm so glad I worked with her. She made the entire process very easy and gave me many choices and updates along the way, so I felt included in the design process. The final design feels pluck...
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S.M. N.

S.M. N.

Sep, 2025

Working with Jessica was a lovely experience! She immediately understood the mood and feel of my book, and provided a bunch of options for me to choose from. I had a bunch of notes, and she was always super amenable and quick with the edits. Thanks again !
Kristen H.

Kristen H.

Aug, 2025

Collaborating with Jessica was a wonderful experience. It was really inspiring to see how she created a beautiful cover based on my manuscript.
Strega N.

Strega N.

Aug, 2025

Working with Jessica was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She brought incredible care, creativity, and professionalism to my book project and managed to translate complex, emotional ideas into beautifully detailed illustrations that feel both timeless and alive. Her communication throu...
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