JOSE FERNANDEZ

JOSE FERNANDEZ – Designer

Cover Designer and Book Illustrator with + 10 years of experience. Editorial Art Specialist. I help authors bring their ideas to life!

Overview

I AM AN ILLUSTRATOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER, with more than 10 years of experience, based in Italy. I was also a university professor of illustration and design for 10 years, where I was able to share my experience with aspiring artists.

I HAVE WORKED WITH prestigious publishers in the United States, Europe, and Asia. But I have also worked on beautiful smaller projects. All of them are important to me.

NEW AUTHORS: I work with reduced special budgets for new authors who begin to publish their first works.

I LIKE TO SEEK INSPIRATION IN art history, illustration, comics, literature, film, and animation. All of this helps me create work that is unique and different, special for each project.

I AM AN EXPERT AT bringing an idea to visual life and connecting it with the right audience. I look forward to talking with you about your story and how I can make your idea a reality.

I AM VERSATILE, VERY PROFESSIONAL, AND DETAIL-ORIENTED. I'd love to hear about your project!

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Children's Fantasy Poetry
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Entertainment Inspirational Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2014 — Present
Illustration and design for digital and print publications, covers, books, magazines and brands around the world. CLIENTS: Moppet Books (US), The Happy News (UK), Roi Books (KR), Kids'Schole (KR), Like The Wind Mag (UK), National Park Foundation (US), DooDoo Story (KR), The Palermitaner Magazine (IT), Youkie Mag (AU), Mighty Kind (US), Edera Magazine (IT), The Genoeser Magazine (IT), Comunicarte Books (AR), among others.

Moppet Books (US)

Jan, 2021 — Jun, 2022 (over 1 year)
Illustrations for the book "Don Quixote", published by Moppet Books. Art Direction by Melissa Medina. Writing by Fredrik Colting. Discover the story about one of the world’s most famous characters, Don Quixote, who read so many books about knights that he finally thought he was one. Together with his hired help, Sancho Panza, they travel the Spanish country side to save a princess who isn’t a princess, fight giants who aren’t giants, and fly on a wooden horse that can’t fly. Don Quixote is sure to fuel the fantasy of every reader, young and old.

Portfolio

Cover Design Illustration Typography
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WOMAN! And Twelve Shades of Blades (The Trilogy of Alchemy)

J, Aline

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration Typography

JOSE has 9 reviews

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Sean C.

Sean C.

Apr, 2026

Jose was a great collaborator in creating my book cover. He came in with great ideas that improved upon my own. He was very receptive to feedback. And he was always very quick and responsive, even with us being in two very far apart time zones. I would strong recommend working with Jose to other ...
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JOSE F.
Working with Sean was a wonderful experience. From the beginning (and throughout the project) he was really clear and orderly with the information, always willing to talk, and he was also always ve...
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Kate D.

Kate D.

Apr, 2026

Working with Jose was a lovely experience. He designed a beautiful cover for my book and was incredibly collaborative throughout the process. He was open to feedback, quick to turn around revisions, and genuinely invested in getting the details right. Communication was smooth from start to finish...
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JOSE F.
Working with Kate was very easy and comfortable. Her professionalism and kindness made communication and work flow perfectly, resulting in a beautiful and inspiring project. I highly recommend her.
Nick R.

Nick R.

Apr, 2026

José is amazing. I’m a first time children’s book author and he made it very easy to collaborate. His illustrations are beautiful. We finished on time and on budget. Can’t wait to work with you again, José!
JOSE F.
Working with Nick has been an excellent experience. He's very professional, respectful, and friendly, and I saw how much he puts his heart into everything he does. I hope to continue sharing new pr...
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Brent N.

Brent N.

Mar, 2026

Wow... where to start describing working with Jose...He was very prompt and easy to work with, but maybe more than anything, he really worked to help realize the vision I articulated very poorly. His work is beautiful! I would enourage anyone looking for either cover work or internal illustrat...
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JOSE F.
Working with Brent was wonderful. A totally professional and friendly person. Always respectful and willing to take the project to its best version. I highly recommend working with him.
George E.

George E.

Jan, 2026

Jose Fernandez Villamayor has been a pleasure to work with. Very collaborative, talented, fair and timely. As a novice author he guided me through much of the process. HIs skill and knowledge were invaluable. Highly recommended.
JOSE F.
Working with George was excellent. A very professional and respectful person. I highly recommend working with him.

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