Max Reed

Max Reed – Designer

Experienced illustrator specialising in intricate book cover artwork. I make figurative, colourful covers that are sure to catch the eye!

Overview

Hey! My name is Max, and I'm a freelance artist and designer specialising in digital artwork and portraits. I focus largely on colour, shape, and figurative illustration to create bold and eye-catching imagery that's sure to stand out. I've been working in the illustration industry for 6 years now, so you can be sure that you're in safe hands!

Throughout the collaborative process, I will provide you with:

• Initial black and white thumbnail sketches to offer composition/layout options

• A second round of more refined sketches, as well as a range of colour palette options.

• Frequent check-ins and updates of the piece throughout the process to ensure it's matching your vision, and to allow time for any alterations that may be necessary.

• A final, high-res image complete with specified bleed, as well as custom typography if discussed.

I've had a lot of experience working with a range of large to smaller-scale clients - worldwide - on book covers and book jacket design. I've worked with clients like Scholastic Publishing, Harper Collins, and Macmillan, and pride myself on offering frequent updates and check-ins throughout the design process to make sure we reach an end result you can be stoked to share with the world! Looking forward to working with you ;•)

Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction LGBTQ Fiction Poetry Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2019 — Present
Freelance design and illustration focusing on commercial fields such as album artwork, book cover and jacket design, editorial work, and promotional pieces for a variety of companies.

Portfolio

Illustration
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Canto Contigo: A Novel

Garza Villa, Jonny

Illustration
Who I Was with Her

Tyndall, Nita

Illustration

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Jo S.

Jo S.

Oct, 2024

Max was my dream artist for this project. She created a vivid book cover that conveyed exactly the message I wanted. Her art is unique and stands out in a crowd. I'd choose her over and over again.

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