Book Cover Designer
Competitive monthly salary based on experience. Freelance rates available for contract arrangements.
About This Role
We're looking for a Book Cover Designer who understands that a cover isn't decoration — it's the single most important marketing asset a book has. You'll have about two seconds to stop a reader scrolling on Amazon, and your design needs to make them click.
At HMD Publishing, we help authors go from manuscript to bookshelf across 47 countries. Our cover design team works across every genre imaginable: romance composites, double-exposure literary fiction, historical full wraps, minimalist non-fiction, children's illustrations, and everything in between.
You'll collaborate directly with authors to translate their vision into covers that work commercially and artistically. From initial concept to print-ready files, you own the creative process end to end.
This role is available both remotely and on-site at our Islamabad office (Unit No.4029, Floor 4th, GIGAMALL World Trade Center, DHA Phase 2). Working hours for on-site are 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Pakistan Time. Remote designers work flexible hours with overlap for team collaboration.
We're primarily hiring full-time, but we're open to freelance/contract arrangements for the right person with an exceptional portfolio.
The Standard We're Looking For
These are covers we've produced. If this range excites you rather than intimidates you — you might be who we're looking for.
What You'll Do
- Design front covers, full wraps (front + back + spine), and 3D mockups for published books
- Create photo-composite and double-exposure cover designs across multiple genres
- Deliver print-ready files to KDP, IngramSpark, and other self-publishing platform specifications
- Collaborate directly with authors to understand their vision and translate briefs into compelling covers
- Design covers that work as thumbnails — every cover must sell at 100px wide on a Kindle store listing
- Produce supporting assets: audiobook covers, social media kits, and series branding when needed
- Maintain consistency with genre conventions while bringing fresh creative ideas to each project
- Manage multiple cover projects simultaneously with clear communication on timelines
What We're Looking For
- A portfolio of published book covers — this is what we'll be talking about in your interview
- Expert-level Adobe Photoshop skills: compositing, photo manipulation, advanced typography, and layer management
- Strong understanding of genre conventions — a thriller shouldn't look like a romance, and you know why
- Experience working to publishing trim sizes, bleed specs, and print-ready file requirements
- Ability to take a brief like 'I want my book to feel like a summer in the south of France' and turn it into a cover that does exactly that
- Proficiency in creating full book wraps including back cover layout, spine text, and barcode placement
- Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines consistently
Nice to Have
- Experience with 3D book mockup creation
- Illustration skills or experience commissioning illustrators
- Familiarity with Amazon KDP and IngramSpark cover template generators
- Experience designing covers across international markets (non-English titles)
- Motion design skills for animated cover reveals or social media content
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
What You'll Get
- Stable full-time employment with fixed monthly salary
- Remote flexibility — work from anywhere, or join us at the Islamabad office
- Steady flow of diverse projects across genres — you'll never design the same cover twice
- Direct collaboration with authors worldwide
- Health and wellness benefits (on-site employees)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Be part of a publishing team that has helped produce bestselling books across 47 countries
- Creative autonomy — we trust our designers to lead the visual direction
Compensation
Competitive monthly salary based on experience. Freelance rates available for contract arrangements.
What You'll Get
- Stable full-time employment with fixed monthly salary
- Remote flexibility — work from anywhere, or join us at the Islamabad office
- Steady flow of diverse projects across genres — you'll never design the same cover twice
- Direct collaboration with authors worldwide
- Health and wellness benefits (on-site employees)
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Be part of a publishing team that has helped produce bestselling books across 47 countries
- Creative autonomy — we trust our designers to lead the visual direction
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