Sally Rinehart

Sally Rinehart – Designer

Senior-level book designer specializing in non-fiction covers and interiors.

Overview

I am a senior-level graphic designer with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry. I have worked both in-house and on a freelance basis with commercial publishers and self-published authors, offering design and layout for covers, jackets, ebooks and interiors across all non-fiction genres. I am well acquainted with the the overall book production process, and can either guide you through your project or jump seamlessly into your established workflow.

And when I say all non-fiction genres, I mean it! I can help you with your cookbook, textbook, true crime masterpiece, children's nature guide, coffee table art book, or your mom's memoir. From Italian disco to dachshund photography, I have probably designed a book about it and have some expertise to offer.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Education & Reference Humanities & Social Sciences Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sports & Outdoors True Crime
Languages
English
Awards
  • Washington Publishers Design Awards
Certifications
  • BA | Art, Film, and Visual Studies | Harvard University
  • MS | Communications Design | Pratt Institute

Work experience

Bloomsbury US

Sep, 2024 — Present
- coordination and oversight of Design Department projects and initiatives - regular evaluation of Designer workloads and project distribution - recruitment and training of new hires - collaboration with other departments as the Design team's primary point of contact for Production, Editorial, Finance, Human Resources, and IT staff - regular communication with external stakeholders to maintain and negotiate accounts and relationships with suppliers and freelancers - continued cover design work at the Senior Designer level

Rowman & Littlefield

Jan, 2015 — Sep, 2024 (over 9 years)
- cover and interior design across multiple trade and professional imprints - management of cover workflow from concept to print - art direction and management for freelance designers - preparation and proofing of final files for digital and offset printing - selection of case and jacket specs such as foil stamping, headbands, endsheets, and lamination - art research and licensing

Oxford University Press

May, 2011 — Dec, 2014 (over 3 years)
- book cover design for academic, trade, and professional titles - preparation and proofing of final files for digital and offset printing - management of series design and template systems - art research and licensing

Sally has 11 reviews

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Julie S.

Julie S.

Jul, 2025

Delayed feedback (I’ve been trying to get my book launched). My favorite part of working with Sally was the cover design. I had an idea of what I wanted and designed a mock up on Canva… Sally took the look to the next level and understood exactly what I was going for. It is perfect. I also ...
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Matthew S.

Matthew S.

Jan, 2025

Quick turn around time. Very professional. Made my book cover and then made en e-book cover. Looks great!
Martha H.

Martha H.

Sep, 2024

I am so happy with the outcome of my book. It was wonderful working with Sally. She responded to all requests and questions promptly. She gave me her professional opinion, and it was great. I was very pleased with her first draft, and we finished early. She also offered to help me post to both si...
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Austin D.

Austin D.

Aug, 2024

Sally did an amazing job with the interior design for my cookbook (my first book). She patiently answered all my questions (and I had a lot as a newbie author) and is very knowledgeable not only with design, but with bookmaking and the publishing process as well! She started with the cover desig...
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Natalie T.

Natalie T.

Aug, 2024

Sally is amazing to work with. She’s prompt, understood my vision immediately and was flexible, patient and easy to work with. I love the book cover she created for me and cannot wait to continue to work with her. Highly recommend!

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