Overview

I am an art director, designer, and illustrator with over ten years of experience in book cover design. Currently I'm on staff with Tor Publishing Group where I design covers for science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, and young adult titles. I have worked in most genres but my favorites are women's fiction and romance. Clients include Penguin Random House, Sourcebooks, HarperCollins, Hachette, Open Road Media, and Wattpad Publishing.

I typically come up with a few concepts for you to choose from, 99% of the time the author goes with one of the initial concepts with or without adjustments. In the event that none of the initial designs work I'll do a round of redesigns based on feedback. Then we'll go back and forth with minor changes until the cover is right.

My minimum quote for an ebook only cover is $700 and for print books including a file for the ebook cover is $1200. I won't negotiate lower than this fee, please keep that in mind when getting in touch.

Thanks!

Services

Cover Design

Illustration

Typography

Fiction

African American Fiction Anthologies Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery & Crime Romance Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Young Adult

Languages

English

Work experience

Associate Art Director

Tor Publishing Group

Nov, 2018 — Present

Designs covers for all imprints within Tor with a special interest in Young Adult titles. Participates in cover meetings with publishers and editors. Hires and manages freelance Illustrators and designers. Researches photos from stock agencies. Prepares cover files for printing.

Senior Designer

St. Martin's Press

Sep, 2016 — Sep, 2018 (about 2 years)

Designed covers for many genres of books including Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Nonfiction, Cookbooks, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Mysteries, Young Adult and Romance. Participated in cover conferences with publishers and editors. Hired and managed freelance Illustrators and designers. Researched photos from stock agencies. Prepared cover files for printing.

Art Director/Associate Art Director

Penguin Random House (Formally Penguin Group USA)

Jun, 2010 — Jul, 2015 (about 5 years)

Designed covers for many genres of books including Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Nonfiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Mysteries, Young Adult and Romance. Participated in cover conferences with publishers and editors. Hired and managed freelance Illustrators. Researched photos from stock agencies. Prepared cover files for printing.

Senior Designer

Penguin Group USA

Aug, 2006 — Jun, 2010 (almost 4 years)

Designed covers for many genres of books including Literary Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Nonfiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Mysteries, Young Adult and Romance. Hired and managed freelance Illustrators. Researched photos from stock agencies. Prepared cover files for printing.

Portfolio

Twelfth Knight: A Reese's Book Club Pick

Follmuth, Alexene Farol

Tor Teen

Cover Design

Never the Roses

Lambert, Jennifer K.

Bramble

Cover Design

Miss Matched

Million, Wendy

W by Wattpad Books

Cover Design

Until We Break

Dawkins, Matthew

Cover Design Illustration

Blood Justice (Blood Debts, 2)

Benton-Walker, Terry J.

Tor Teen

Cover Design Typography

Song Below Water (A Song Below Water, 1)

Morrow, Bethany C

Tor Teen TR

Cover Design Typography

Forestborn

Becker, Elayne Audrey

Cover Design

Faking Reality

Fujimura, Sara

Cover Design

You'd Be Mine: A Novel

Erin Hahn

A whip smart teen romance debut inspired by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash from a bright new voice "Witty and charming, with an off-the-charts, irresistible blend of romance, humor, and char... read more

Cover Design

Sparrow: A Novel

Jackson, Mary Cecilia

Tor Teen

Cover Design

The Last Dreamwalker

Woods, Rita

Forge Books

Cover Design

Girl in the Creek

Wagner, Wendy N.

Tor Nightfire

Cover Design Typography

The Edge of Yesterday

Woods, Rita

Forge Books

Cover Design

A Fate So Cold

Foody, Amanda

Tor Teen

Cover Design Typography

All's Fair in Love and Field Hockey

Rosewater, Kit

Delacorte Romance

Cover Design Typography

The Chase

Fox, Candice

Forge Books

Cover Design

Not Now, Not Ever

Lily Anderson

Jennifer E. Smith meets The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy in Lily Anderson's Not Now, Not Ever, a deliciously nerdy companion to The Only Thing Worse than Me Is You (one of Paste's Best YA Boo... read more

Cover Design

This Heart of Mine

C. C. Hunter

A new heart saved her life―but will it help her find out what really happened to its donor?Seventeen-year-old Leah MacKenzie is heartless. An artificial heart in a backpack is keeping her aliv... read more

Cover Design

Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen

Sarah Bird

"You'll be swept away by the passion and power of this remarkable, trailblazing woman who risked everything to follow her own heart." – Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author"An ... read more

Cover Design

Not Her Daughter: A Novel

Rea Frey

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREPopSugar – The Summer’s Hottest Books * Refinery 29 - Best Summer Thrillers * US Weekly - Summer's Best Send-Offs * Parade - 20 Chilling Thrillers by Women to ... read more

Cover Design

Another Woman's Daughter (U.S edition)

Fiona Sussman

Set against the tumultuous background of apartheid South Africa, a powerful and moving debut about family, sacrifice, and discovering what it means to belong… Celia Mphephu knows her place in ... read more

Cover Design

Insatiable: A Young Mother's Struggle with Anorexia

A raw and engrossing memoir of a young mother's addiction to eating disorders and her struggle toward health-now in paperback. At twenty-four, Erica Rivera appeared to have it all: a B.A., two... read more

Cover Design

The Dog Year

Ann Wertz Garvin

Dr. Lucy Peterman was not built for a messy life. A well-respected surgeon whose patients rely on her warmth, compassion, and fierce support, Lucy has always worked hard and trusted in the sys... read more

Cover Design

Lesley has 8 reviews

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Patricia S.

Aug, 2022

Lesley was wonderful. It was definitely worth the wait. I am so pleased. I hope to collaborate with Lesley again.

Kate T.

Mar, 2022

Lesley did a beautiful job. I am hoping to use her again with my next book! She started and finished earlier than expected and helped me navigate some issues and learn from the experience. So lovely!

Jeneva R.

Nov, 2021

Lesley was a joy to work with. Her cover designs were incredible, and she got what I was going for right away. Only minor edits were needed. I'd highly recommend hiring Lesley for your cover design needs. Her work is impeccable.

Heidi C.

Jul, 2021

Lesley was great to work with. She listened to my design ideas and incorporated some elements I wanted on the cover. We now have a style that will be used across the series.

Cathryn P.

Jul, 2019

This is the second book cover Lesley has produced for me. As always, she provides quality work. She keeps up to date on what type of covers sell books and I highly recommend her for your cover design.

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Lesley Worrell – Designer

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Lesley Worrell – Designer

Overview

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Portfolio

Lesley has 8 reviews

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