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Introducing The Jobs Board!

Briefs go live every Tuesday

Introducing The Jobs Board!

Briefs go live every Tuesday

Updated January 2025


Debating using the Jobs Board? Watch this explainer video here.


“I finished writing my book and I’m eager to work with one of the talented designers I found on INABC, but emailing people again and again is time-consuming. I have no idea who is immedaitely available or who works within my budget.”

“Post a creative brief to our Jobs Board, sit back, and let dozens of eager designers contact YOU with their fees and portfolios.”

“I’ve never written a creative brief before. I have no idea what information a cover designer needs from me at this stage.”

“First, read this article which was specifically written with non-creatives and first-timers in mind. This guide will walk you through every section of our creative brief requirements.

Next, fill out the form on this page and a useful creative brief will be automatically generated.”


Sounds pretty easy, right? That was the idea.

Creative Briefs go live daily.

As soon as briefs are added, emails are sent out to our vetted, curated list of subscribers.

Briefs are visible for 21 days.

This service costs $99.

Review success stories from previous clients here!

Designers and clients have full autonomy over their collaboration. INABC will not be involved in interactions between the client and the designer. If a client wants help choosing a designer, a concierge service is available for an additional fee. Without that added service, INABC will not assist clients in choosing their designer.


To start filling out your own creative brief, click here!


This article is part of the Self-Publishing Series, informational guides aimed at self-publishing authors seeking advice on how best to approach, communicate, and work with a professional book cover designer.

Blog post cover illustration by Lauren Hall

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Designer Requirements

Only a carefully curated group of designers are given access to the creative briefs posted on the INABC Jobs Board. This system ensures that clients receive top-notch, focused proposals from professionals whose talents have been vetted

All designers who will be bidding on your cover design have applied to receive job notifications and have been approved by the INABC admin team. Our approved designers:

  • Are professional book cover designers, not simply generalist graphic designers.
  • Have been working in the industry for a minimum of 3 years, usually more.
  • Must demonstrate a contemporary aesthetic, creating work that feels current and relevant to today’s book design market. We seek professionals who stay informed on industry trends while pushing boundaries with innovative, forward-thinking designs. Our designers know that our clients are not looking for designs that feel “dated.”
  • Regularly and consistently work on multiple book cover projects each month. Over years of designing at this pace, they’ve built portfolios showcasing a substantial body of published work (at least 16 covers for review).
  • Are committed to delivering high-quality, original designs tailored to each client’s unique vision. 
  • Do NOT sell or offer book cover premades. At INABC, we do not condone the offering of pre-made book covers. We are fans of highly bespoke cover work.
  • Do NOT use AI-generated imagery in their commercial work.
  • Have accessible online portfolios showcasing book cover work that are easy for anyone to review.
  • Have extensive experience working with self-publishing authors AND commercial presses.
  • Are available and excited to receive these weekly briefs.

If you are contacted by a designer that doesn’t align with the requirements described above, we ask that you please contact the INABC admin team at ineedabookcover.assistant@gmail.com.

Designer Disclaimer

INABC is not a full-service design agency. It’s a curated directory designed to help visitors identify the designers behind some pretty amazing book covers.

If you reach out to a talented designer from this site, INABC does not take responsibility for the professional interactions that may follow. Each designer in our directory sets their own proposals and contracts. We encourage you to review a designer’s portfolio carefully to make sure they’re a good fit for your project and to communicate your expectations clearly with your chosen designer. Designers and clients are expected to draft, negotiate, and sign their own contracts to ensure that expectations, deliverables, and rights are clearly outlined before any work begins.

While we do our best to curate a talented community, INABC is not involved in the collaborations that follow, and, therefore, we cannot guarantee the outcome of individual projects with specific designers. If you run into an issue with a designer that you find from using INABC, we are open to learning about your experience, but ultimately, INABC will not be involved in any specific disputes. For more information, visit the For Authors page and read our Terms & Conditions.

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