Julie Adams

Julie Adams – Designer

London-based art director and book cover designer. Got an idea? Then let's make it happen. Don't have an idea? I can help!

Overview

A versatile and creative designer and an excellent communicator, I am adept at getting to the heart of a brief and working closely with the client to achieve their vision. I have over 30 years of magazine and book publishing experience, but have mainly concentrated on book design over the last 7 years: 5 years as art director of the book publishing wing of the Mirror Group and 2 years running my own business. As well as jacket and interior layout design, I can also help with design of your book publicity social media assets.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Entertainment Inspirational True Crime
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Mystery & Crime
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2021 — Present

Self-employed

Jan, 2021 — Present

Mirror Books

Aug, 2015 — Dec, 2020 (over 5 years)

As art director of a busy book publishing studio, I was responsible for the design of all jackets (print, eBook and Audible), plate sections and text. Also social media graphics/marketing material, press/digital ad campaigns.

l designed and oversaw the construction of our London Book Fair stand. Produced the yearly Rights Guide catalogue. Responsible for briefing external designers and illustrators, Photoshop work and image reproduction, picture research and negotiation of usage rights, managing external production editors and typesetters.

Julie has 14 reviews

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Liz A.

Liz A.

Nov, 2024

Julie was absolutely brilliant. She took my rough idea and turned it into a polished, professional cover that I'm proud to have my name on. Easy to work with, Julie encapsulated the perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness, effortlessly. Smash the Boulder was my first self-published book and Julie's experience certainly showed when I was struggling to climb the steep learning curve....
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Herb B.

Herb B.

Sep, 2024

Julie is awesome!! After asking for input from me about what type of book cover I preferred and what style of cover I was interested in, she quickly created 9 rough drafts of different covers for me to check out. They were all good, but I fell in love with one of the covers the instant I saw it. I didn't change a single thing for my final cover. She was very responsive to every request I made a...
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Julie A.
Hi Herb! Thanks so much. As a total space nut I have to admit that it was a huge thrill for me to work on your memoir. I’ve got some downtime soon and I’m going to start working my way through the ...
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Simon T.

Simon T.

Aug, 2024

It was a genuine pleasure to work with Julie. She was responsive, creative and straightforward to work with. I had an idea for my book cover which she ran with and improved, guiding me away from potential pitfalls and towards an excellent solution. Everything was delivered on time and on budget, I'm very happy with this collaboration and equally happy to recommend.
Julie A.
Hi Simon. Thanks so much for the glowing review! I'm always happy if an author is happy. I really enjoyed designing your cover and I hope it does the job for you! Best
jamie F.

jamie F.

Jul, 2024

Julie is a wonderfully talented graphic artist. This is the 2nd engagement I've done with her and I can't praise her work enough. She is VERY professional, talented, responsive and creative. I was blown away by the book covers she made for me. Her suggestions are spot-on and her turn around time is very very good. If you are looking for a book cover designer, look no further! I can't wait to wr...
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Julie A.
Jamie! I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again: you’re my biggest fan! 😀 Always a pleasure. You have such a clear vision for your books that really you make look good! Here’s to the next one and a...
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jamie F.

jamie F.

May, 2024

If you want a graphic artist who will exceed all your expectations, then you need Julie! She is very responsive, and listens to what her client says. She offers excellent suggestions, and follows directions to the letter. She excels at creativity, insight and artistic ability. I want to write another book right away just so I can engage with Julie again to create my cover! On a 1 to 10 scale, s...
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Julie A.
Hey Jamie! Wow! Well thanks very much, but have to say that you did have a very clear vision of what you wanted so that makes my job so much easier. Good luck with the book and all future books!

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