We are thrilled to share these beautiful book cover designs that were born from successful collaborations originating on our Jobs Board. These authors and publishers posted Creative Briefs on the Jobs Board, evaluated bids, chose their designers, and enjoyed full autonomy working with their designers on the winning layout. So much beauty!
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The Weight of Sparrow Tears by Eric Audrey
Designed by Nejc Planinsek | Published by Sarashina Books
The Slip by Miriam Webster
Designed by Duncan Blachford | Published by Aniko Press
“I absolutely loved using I Need A Book Cover! The brief form was detailed and easy to fill out, and within two days, I’d received responses from a range of talented designers. The whole process was seamless. I ended up working with a fantastic designer who completely understood my vision and created the book cover I had been dreaming of. Highly recommend!!”
—Emily Riches, publisher of Aniko Press
Cultivating Audacity by Anne Marie Anderson
Designed by James Paul Jones | Published by IdeaPress
In The Lead by Saad A. Saad
Designed by Jason Anscomb
“I assumed finding a book cover designer would be straightforward, but it was a lot more challenging than I expected. I spent hours on various freelance platforms, carefully vetting designers, reviewing portfolios, and having detailed conversations to make sure we were on the same page—only to be disappointed, time after time. After going through three different designers who couldn’t bring my vision to life, I realized I needed a platform that specialized in experienced, vetted book cover designers.
Then I found INeedABookCover.com, and it was exactly what I’d been looking for. The process helped me refine my vision and communicate it clearly. After posting my project, I received over ten inquiries from designers, all of whom had relevant experience in book cover design. This allowed me to choose someone who truly understood the level of detail and creativity I was aiming for.
INeedABookCover.com made it easy to connect with the right designer, and I finally got the professional, high-quality cover I’d been hoping for. Highly recommend!”
—Saad A. Saad
Another Summer by Kara Kentley
Design & Illustration by Nicolette Seeback Ruggiero
“My debut novel has sold well and bookstores have told me it is because of the beautiful cover, which perfectly captures the vibe of my lakeside contemporary romance, Another Summer.
Readers at book signings tell me they saw the book and remembered it by the cover. This is all thanks to INABC. The easy to follow template for a creative brief led me to my dream books cover artist. Nicolette created several versions of the cover that we narrowed down and tweaked until we arrived at the final cover.
I paid extra for the concierge service and it was well worth it. I got help editing my brief so it better described my ideal look and in the end, INABC helped me select the right cover artist for Another Summer. A fantastic experience I recommend again and again.”
—Kara Kentley
Killing The Bordens by C. Cree
Designed by Richard Ljoenes
“In a way, cover design is more important than the book itself because potential readers won’t look closer if the cover isn’t engaging. And if the cover is a mismatch to the book, readers could be unhappy with the story they find inside even if the book is good.
The cover design for my first book was a challenge since Killing the Bordens is a true crime biographical historical fiction mystery with touches of horror. I had no idea where to find designers who could handle the job until someone recommended INeedABookCover.
The submission process at INABC was simple and straightforward, and helped me clarify my tastes and needs. I received almost 40 responses in the first week, from designers with portfolios showcasing many different and compelling styles.
I hired a designer a week later and am thrilled with the final design that Richard put together.”
—C. Cree
Alien Nation by Raymond King
Designed by Matt Roeser
“When I started looking for a cover designer, I looked everywhere.
INABC stood out immediately for its direct access to top-quality talent. The designers listed here have worked on some of my favorite covers. Since my book combines science fiction and political satire, I knew it might be a design challenge, and I needed a designer who could collaborate with me on a standout cover.
Thankfully, that’s exactly what I found on INABC. I love the cover Matt designed—it’s been a great experience, I’ve learned a lot, and I look forward to using the platform again for future projects.”
—Raymond King
Arc of the Universe by Nikki Alexander
Designed by Matt Roeser
“When it came to publishing my debut novel, having a high-quality cover was the top priority. It was incredibly important to me as someone with an interest in graphic design. INABC truly delivered on that front.
I am grateful for the access to a talented pool of designers. Posting on the job board made it easy for me to choose among designers and visions for the book. My book was a challenge because it is about space but I didn’t want it to convey hard science fiction, rather something more literary.
Zoe was attentive throughout the process and I’m so glad to have a beautiful cover.”
—Nikki Alexander
Stimmy by Joe Kinnison
Designed by Jason Arias
“In my experience, creative industries do a decent job of identifying talent. Looking for award-winning designers and artists making a difference with book covers, I found that many of those creatives resided on the INeedABookCover site. This being my fourth book, I had a vision for my cover, actually several visions. The submission package of covers, colors, and concepts that I liked helped refine the cover direction. Several of these accomplished creatives responded to my submission with an understanding of my vision and refinements to make it better. From among the thoughtful responses, it was not easy to choose my partner, but I felt a meeting of the minds with one in particular. I could not be happier with the result.”
—Joe Kinnison
Quiero Viajar y Ver Mucho by Cat Olivares Roman
Design and Illustration by Luisa Dias
“When I started thinking about my book cover, I knew I wanted to work with a professional cover designer with experience in the field. Discovering I Need a Book Cover and its Jobs Board was a huge relief, as the idea of reaching out to multiple designers individually felt overwhelming.
Creating the brief actually helped me understand what I was looking for. Soon after posting it, I was contacted by many talented designers. The hardest part was choosing just one.
In the end, the designer I selected was able to capture all my ideas perfectly, and I couldn’t be happier with the final result.”
—Cat Olivares Roman
Scar The Sky by J. Todd Scott
Designed by Emily Mahar | Published by Crooked Lane Books
“Finding a cover designer for this project was incredibly easy with I Need a Book Cover.
We received so many strong bids from talented designers, and it allowed us to find the perfect style for our cover concept. The designer we chose was very easy to work with and provided fantastic design options for us.”
—Rebecca Nelson, Crooked Lane Books
Under The Gown by Payton Frischhertz
Designed by Kamil Rekosz
“Using the INeedABookCover Jobs Board made a daunting task for me as a newcomer super accessible, I doubt I would’ve known what to do on my own.
It helped me connect with so many new designers. It was a great learning experience for me, and all around a fun process where I got to see my book come to life.”
—Payton Frischhertz
May Your Gifts Be His by Logan Sroufe
Designed by Stephanie A. Hess | Art by El Huervo
“When I decided to go indie for my first published book, I knew I’d be navigating an ocean of difficult decisions—writing tools, editorial services, where/how to publish my book, and of course—cover design. I discovered INABC after listening to Zoe’s episode on the cover design podcast Cover Meeting, and I’m so glad I did!
The website was easy to navigate, and I found plenty of inspiring examples to spark ideas before creating a brief for my book cover. I chose the concierge service, which I highly recommend. Zoe helped me tailor my brief to attract maximum interest from designers, even though my budget was below the standard rate. The response blew me away—over 20 designers reached out to work on my cover!
I was initially nervous about the process since I’d already commissioned an illustration for my book, but Steph absolutely knocked it out of the park. If you want to give your book the cover it deserves, look no further than INABC.”
—Logan Sroufe
Can This Be Right by Sarah Markwick
Designed by Stephen Vosloo
“So far, this has been an awesome experience for me. I feel like I know way more than I did about this process before I got started and I was able to prepare a brief that hit the right notes. Finding a designer felt very daunting and this has made me feel like way less of an imposter! YAY!!!
All I did was go through your resources and follow your directions… I looked professional (I’m a first-timer!) and attracted loads of amazing people to work with. I don’t know what I expected, but not this many and not that calibre of talent.”
—Sarah Markwick
The Payday Conspiracy by Kate Abramson
Designed by Duncan Blachford
“This is a great service. My client is thrilled! Many excellent designers reached out and I would have never known about them otherwise. Our chosen designer did a fabulous job and was a joy to work with. I’m recommending this service to my other clients!”
—Betsy Thorpe, Publishing Consultant
Building Optimism by Coby Lefkowitz
Designed by Stephen Vosloo
“From beginning to end, my entire experience with INABC was fantastic.
I was contacted by around 20 designers, and while I knew the quality of the work would be good based off on the other projects I’d seen on the site, I was genuinely amazed by the caliber of designer on
the platform.
While some services underwhelm and overcharge, if anything, the inverse is true of INABC. Your greatest difficulty will be choosing between so many excellent designers! I would heartily recommend the platform to any independent author who is looking for a cover—you can rest assured knowing your work will be given the attention, care, and quality that it deserves.”
The Denied Stone by Herman Baxter
Designed by Michael Pietrobon
Spelling Anything by Akash Vukoti
Designed by Vanessa Mendozzi | Published by IdeaPress
Vow of Aliveness by Ravi Baikei Mishra
Designed by Dom Cooper Design
Somewhere In Between by Sean C. Pirkle, MD
Designed by Zuchal Rosyidin at The Kamaji Studio
How to Find the Best Book Cover Designer for YOUR next book!
The “best” book cover artist is subjective and varies according to an author’s specific vision and style preference. However, platforms like the INeedABookCover Jobs Board have made it easier for authors to find and collaborate with talented, professional designers like the ones listed in this article. These authors and publishers used The Jobs Board to share their project’s creative brief with our vetted listserv of designers.
Designers seeking book cover jobs and book cover designer jobs can apply to join our private listserv for the opportunity to bid on lucrative book cover design jobs.
