The Best Book Cover Designers Are Here

At I Need a Book Cover, we pride ourselves on hosting a curated collection of the best book cover designers in the industry. Our directory is filled with contemporary designers who are currently working at major publishing houses. We specifically highlight designers who have a proven track record of creating compelling, genre-specific covers for major publishing houses. With I Need A Book Cover you can find designers and reach out yourself OR use the Jobs board and have designers contact you.

Certainly! The book design process is a collaborative journey. It begins with you selecting a designer from our directory (click here for a tutorial!) whose style resonates with your vision. From that point on, INABC steps out of the way and you will enjoy full autonomy while working with your designer. Then, you’ll communicate your book’s themes, target audience, and any specific cover ideas to the designer. The designer will use this information to create initial concepts for you to review. You’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback and refine the design until it perfectly represents your book. This process ensures your cover is visually stunning and aligns with your book’s soul.

Our Jobs Board at INeedABookCover is a unique feature that saves you time and effort in finding the right designer. By posting your project on the Jobs Board, you invite professional designers from our directory (and beyond!) to reach out to you with their own proposals. This reverse approach allows you to compare different designers and their portfolios before signing on with someone.

By using the Jobs Board, a creative brief will be generated which you can easily send around to potential design partners. They will appreciate having all of this information at their fingertips.

Alternatively, you can browse through our directory and contact designers directly if their style and portfolio catch your eye. Either way, our platform streamlines the process, making it easier to connect with the perfect designer for your book.

Finding the perfect book cover designer is the key to ensuring your book makes a memorable first impression. Our comprehensive Directory of professional Book Cover Designers is meticulously curated to help introduce authors and art directors to top-notch professionals in our industry. Each book cover designer in our directory comes with a proven track record of creating captivating covers that engage and attract readers. Whether you’re looking for a design that’s classic, contemporary, or something in between, our directory is the ultimate resource. In fact, this list doesn’t exist anywhere else on the web! Here, you’ll find links to portfolios and social media profiles, making it easy to view their previous works and reach out directly. Let us help you find the book cover designer who can bring your vision to life, ensuring your book stands out in a crowded marketplace.

Hiring a professional book cover designer is a strategic investment in the success of your book. A professional book cover designer brings technical expertise, market and genre savvy, and creative flair to create a cover that stands out. Unlike general graphic designers, professional book cover designers can effectively communicate your book’s essence and will produce a design that instantly resonates with your target audience. This collaboration ensures your book is positioned for maximum visibility and sales potential, as the cover is often the deciding factor for readers making a purchase. By entrusting your cover to an expert, you’re not just ensuring it meets industry standards for print and digital formats; you’re also saving time and stress, allowing you to focus on your writing.

And remember, while not everyone who comes across your book will end up reading it, EVERYONE who comes across your book will see its cover!

Contacting a book cover designer from our directory is straightforward. On each designer’s page, you’ll find direct links to their portfolio and social media profiles. These links are your gateway to reaching out directly to the designers, facilitating easy communication. We recommend preparing your project details, such as your book’s theme, target audience, and timeline, to discuss your needs effectively.

Remember, unless you are paying to use the Jobs Board, INABC does not contact any designers on your behalf. We act as the matchmaker!

When reaching out to a book cover designer, providing comprehensive information about your project will help get the collaboration off to a smooth start. We recommend reading this article on Creating a Creative Brief before reaching out to designers. Essentially, you will want to give your designer a mood board that conveys your vision, the genre of your book for thematic alignment, your target audience to tailor the design appeal, your budget for financial clarity, and your timeline to ensure deadlines can be met. This detailed approach helps the book cover designer understand your expectations and assess how best to meet them. You can learn more about putting together a helpful mood board here.

Right here on our site! We offer a diverse collection of book cover design ideas tailored to various genres and themes. Explore our gallery to find inspiration that aligns with your vision and book’s narrative.

An effective book cover design seamlessly blends creativity with relevance. It should attract attention, make the title memorable, convey the book’s theme, and appeal to the intended audience. Having a great book cover design idea is only the beginning – you need a professional book cover designer to bring it to life!

The Jobs Board is a time saver. Instead of contacting dozens of designers on your own, the Jobs Board sends your brief to 500 designers instantly. Only available and interested book cover designers will reach out to you with their portfolios.