Rachel Ross

Rachel Ross – Designer

I'm an illustrator with 10 years of experience as a freelancer in the publishing space. Whatever your needs, I'm here to help!

Overview

Hi! My name is Rachel, and I'm an illustrator with 10 years of experience as a freelancer in the publishing space. Throughout that time, I've had the joy of working with authors, influencers, podcasters, subscription boxes, and more. In working with clients I value clarity and good communication; whether you're looking for a one-off project or a contract worker for a larger job, I'm here to help!

Working together as author and artist is a collaborative process and I'd like to make sure we're on the same page every step of the way. Artwork is the touchstone by which a book is publicly perceived—whatever it is that your story is looking to say, I'll make sure that message is clearly communicated according to your creative vision.

Every project is subject to variables in terms of timeline and budget. When these parameters are more flexible, it opens the door to more diverse stylistic options and higher visual complexity, whereas a constrained budget and timeline will require a more selective approach. Whatever the scope of your project looks like, let's work together to create a finished product that satisfies your needs!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Epic Fantasy Gaming & LitRPG New Adult Paranormal Romance Urban Fantasy
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2020 — Present
As a freelance artist I have provided various illustration and design services to individual clients.

King Show Games

Aug, 2014 — Oct, 2020 (about 6 years)
As an artist at KSG I was responsible for creating art assets for video slot machines, including illustrations of people, places, and objects, and animations to bring them to life.

Portfolio

Cover Design Illustration
Made with Reedsy
Bite (Born In The Eternal Book 1)

Byrd, R

ByrdFlock Publishing

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
Clara (Regulus Book 1)

Bisset, Lorena

Bisset House Press

Cover Design
Illustration
Cover Design
Cover Design Illustration

Rachel has 14 reviews

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Lorena B.

Lorena B.

May, 2026

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Rachel absolutely nailed everything! She was extremely communicative, very friendly, and overall just so fun to work with. The cover art she delivered was incredible and feels as if it were just plucked from my head. I literally could not be happier with it. I cannot wait to work with her again o...
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Irene D.

Irene D.

Feb, 2026

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As a writer, our stories are precious to us. Reaching out to someone to bring that to life can be difficult for the artist. We have expectations, visions already in place. Rachel not only met my vision, but she exceeded it. These are not just words. She is extremely talented and a joy to work wit...
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Danielle C.

Danielle C.

Apr, 2025

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What can I even say? The cover turned out absolutely stunning, and Rachel was truly a dream to work with from start to finish. I’m already looking forward to partnering with her again for the next two books in my series. It’s rare to find someone who not only matches but exceeds my standards wh...
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Benjamin B.

Benjamin B.

May, 2026

Rachel did a fantastic job with the cover of my book, The Burden of Grace. I'll definitely be reaching out again for book 3 of the Crystal Raven Chronicles.
Edda S.

Edda S.

Apr, 2026

Working with Rachel was a ideal process, with constant communication and an impeccable result. I consider myself a demanding person, and I was surprised by how well she grasped my idea and how quickly she delivered a product that I'm proud to include in my book. 100% recommended; her professional...
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