Designer (Cover and Content)

We are looking for a part-time Graphic Designer, starting from 2-3 hours a week with the possibility of gradually incrementing the work time as the business expands.

You will be a pivotal contributor to our publishing process, chiefly responsible for crafting compelling book covers across different formats (e-book, paperback, hardcover, audiobooks) and occasionally creating additional content (e.g. A+ content) to enhance our publications.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create visually appealing and market-relevant book covers suitable for e-books, paperbacks, hardcovers, and audiobooks.
• Ensure all designs meet the specifications and requirements of various publishing platforms, especially Amazon KDP.
• Collaborate with the team to align the designs with the content and promotional strategies.
• Occasionally design or enhance internal content of books such as charts, illustrations, or other visual elements to improve reader engagement and comprehension.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to ensure visual content aligns with the written material.
• Address feedback from the team and make necessary adjustments to designs to meet quality and branding standards.
• Revise designs based on market trends and sales performance if required.
• Continually update skills and knowledge of market trends to produce covers that resonate with the target audience. However, never use a raw AI image.

Qualifications:
• Proven experience in cover design, preferably within the publishing industry.
• Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Familiarity with the requirements and specifications of major publishing platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of designs, especially book covers.
• Strong visual and conceptual skills to transform abstract concepts into compelling visual designs.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Meet publication deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with the team and understand design requirements.

If you are not a freelancer, please refrain from applying. We are not hiring employees right now.

To apply for the job:
• Change the subject line to: ‘I want to work with you, [Insert the name of the current richest person on the planet], [today’s date].’
• Provide related previous work samples (Book covers preferably from the finance/business niche)
• Begin your message with 2-3 sentences explaining why you’re interested in this position and why you’re a good fit. Please do not exceed 3 sentences, as longer applications will be deleted.

Please ensure that you follow all the steps outlined above. This is a fantastic job opportunity with the potential for growth as the business expands, so I am specifically seeking applicants who are genuinely interested in the position. If I choose to interview you, we will conduct a brief Teams video call, during which video will be necessary.

Thanks,
Christian