Welcome to the Jobs Board
Where Authors and Publishers Connect with the Industry’s Best Book Cover Designers
How it Works
Get Help Writing Your Creative Brief
Recieve Bids From Vetted Designers
Choose Your Designer
Publish With Confidence
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Writers/Publishers:
Congratulations on getting to this exciting step in the publishing process! Writing a book is a serious feat, and we know how important it is for you to have a cover that you love. Before posting your Creative Brief on our Jobs Board, here’s what you need to know:
- To add your book’s creative brief to the Jobs Board, click here.
- The fee to post a Job is $99.
- Do you think you could use a bit more personalized support? Read more about this White Glove Service here.
- Posted Jobs remain live for 21 days, or until you’re ready for it to be taken down.
- To view a sample brief, click here. All other briefs are password-protected.
- Curious about the designers who will be bidding on your project? Read our Designer Requirements.
- For insight about working with cover designers, we recommend reading these articles from the Jobs Board Series.
- Still debating whether or not the Jobs Board is right for you? Watch this explainer video here.
- To review designs that were brought to life through this service, click here. To read testimonies from previous clients, click here.
**Please note**
The INeedABookCover Jobs Board is home to highly experienced, professional book cover designers, and most projects posted here fall in the $1,000+ range. Because of this level of expertise, we cannot accommodate low-budget projects.
All custom cover design jobs must have a minimum budget of $500. If your budget is $500 or below, this is not the right place to post.
The only exception: if you already have artwork selected and simply need a designer to create final compositions.
Any jobs submitted below the $500 minimum will be cancelled and refunded.
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Book Cover Jobs Posted So Far
95
Earnings for Our Designers
$133,790
Designers
Welcome, we’re glad you’re here! The Jobs Board is a place where talented designers connect with new clients.
All designers who wish to view the Jobs posted to our board must first apply and be approved to join our listserv. Once approved, you’ll be able to bid on the jobs posted here.
- Click here to apply to become a member of our private Jobs Board list.
- If you are approved, you will have access to our Book Cover Jobs.
- Our clients post projects with average budgets of $1,500. If you are selected by the client to work on their book project, we step out of the way and you will experience full autonomy working with the client. This means you will also receive the full payment offered without INABC taking a cut!
**Please note that the application fee is nonrefundable.
Want to know if you’re aligned with the other designers on our list? Read our Designer Requirements carefully before you apply
Available Jobs
All approved Members are welcome to bid on the jobs below
Military biography, Mil Aviation history, self-help
Success Stories from Our Clients
To review our full collection of book covers successfully designed using this platform, click here.
Jessica had TOO many great options
“I found my incredible designer through INABC.com and I couldn’t be happier. She responded to my brief with her examples and, immediately, I was blown away by the quality of her work.
Once we started working together, she provided so many amazing options for my cover that it was hard for me to choose a direction since they were all so amazing. The cover we landed on matches the themes and details of my story so perfectly. Luísa made my dream cover a reality.”
—Jessica Munday
Small press success!
—Emily Riches
The Weight of Sparrow Tears
Thank you, Eric, for trusting the INABC Jobs Board with your book!
Cover designed by Nejc Planinšek.
Click on the cover to read a behind-the-scenes article explaining how this cover came about!
Nikki received 16 bids!
Nikki Alexander
Kara’s book sold thanks to the cover!
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 book’s dream 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. With it, I received 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
Having extra support really helped!
“Working directly with INABC staff through the concierge service to find the right designer was such a wonderful experience. As a first-time author, I felt overwhelmed by the number of talented designers available, but Zoe guided me with expertise and care every step of the way. Her support made the process feel easy and exciting.
The designer I chose delivered exceptional quality, and the final result exceeded my expectations—it was worth every penny. Both Zoe and the designer were incredibly supportive, making the journey not only successful but also joyful. I’m already looking forward to collaborating again for my next book.”
—Jennifer Conger
Jessica had TOO many great options
“I found my incredible designer through INABC.com and I couldn’t be happier. She responded to my brief with her examples and, immediately, I was blown away by the quality of her work.
Once we started working together, she provided so many amazing options for my cover that it was hard for me to choose a direction since they were all so amazing. The cover we landed on matches the themes and details of my story so perfectly. Luísa made my dream cover a reality.”
—Jessica Munday
Small press success!
—Emily Riches
Nikki received 16 bids!
Nikki Alexander
“Well worth the investment”
“This was my first book, and the self-publishing process felt overwhelming. I knew I wanted a high-quality cover but had no idea where to begin—and by that stage of the project, decision fatigue had set in. Thankfully, a client introduced me to INABC, and it was exactly what I needed. The beautiful covers on the website caught my attention right away, and Zoe’s guidance in crafting a creative brief gave me clarity about my vision. Her practical tips for evaluating designers, along with the extra hands-on support, made the selection process much easier. It was well worth the investment.
Working with my designer, Beth, was a joy. She was intuitive, responsive to feedback, and captured my vision perfectly. The multiple cover mock-ups she presented were stunning and after such a positive experience, I confidently asked her to design the interior as well. Beyond her artistic talent, Beth’s project management skills kept everything on track.
I’m deeply grateful to both Beth and Zoe for helping transform this book from an idea into reality.”
—Marissa Toussant
From 10 great candidates to a single winning match
“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
Success at last!
“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
C. Cree received nearly 40 responses to her brief.
“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: 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.”
