Book cover illustrators create art, text, and graphics for book covers. They design the cover and jacket of a book. They base it off of the theme, idea, or mood of the book.
Most job openings are in Washington, Illinois, and California
Most require skills apart from just cover designing,
Most book cover illustrators work as freelancers
Cover illustrators are usually in high demand, especially with Children’s books.
There isn’t a set degree you need to get, but most hold bachelor’s degrees in some form of art or graphic design.
Address: Owensboro, KY
Website:
Information on the Major: https://kwc.edu/academics/academic-programs/majors/graphic-design/?rform=0
Address: Providence, RI
Website: https://www.risd.edu/
Information on the Major: https://www.risd.edu/academics/graphic-design
Understanding of visual storytelling
Problem-solving skills
Adaptability
Good communication skills
Good with deadlines
Creativity
Ability to work with others
Can communicate visually
List the software typically used in this career or that you should know include Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Affinity Photo, and/or Gimp.
You can work anywhere
You can set your own rates
You have a level of artistic freedom
Some genres are hard to convey in the design
Initial set-up can be costly
Salary isn't always steady
Full-time might be 40 hours per week, more if there are upcoming deadlines. Book cover illustrators might work in an office, and work with editors, authors, and publishers. Freelancers can choose their hours, and often can work from home.
Career Researched By: Emma Smathers
https://www.cgspectrum.com/blog/become-book-cover-illustrator
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-get-hired-as-book-cover-designer
https://www.salary.com/research/salary/hiring/book-illustrator-salary
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/What-Is-the-Average-Book-Cover-Designer-Salary-by-State
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Book-Cover-Artist-Salary
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Book-Cover-Illustration/--in-California
https://theartcareerproject.com/careers/book-cover-illustration/
https://selfpublishingformula.com/designing-a-book-cover-which-software-should-you-use/
https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/how-to/design-book-cover.html
https://www.vectornator.io/blog/freelance-illustrator/#cons-of-being-a-freelance-illustrator
http://www.laurelnakai.com/everydaydivine/2017/3/22/the-pros-and-cons
https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/company-article/job-roles-in-design-and-production