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Jun 12, 2025
Job Title:
E-Book Cover Designer for “The Social Side Quest”
About the Project
I’m seeking a talented graphic designer to create a vibrant, engaging e-book cover for my upcoming self-help title: The Social Side Quest: How to Level Up Your Social Skills and Build Meaningful Connections. Think gamified journey meets personal growth—fresh, playful, yet professional.
What You’ll Do
Design a visually striking cover and thumbnail that reads well at small sizes (Amazon, Apple Books, etc.)
Incorporate playful “quest”/game motifs: waypoints, maps, icons, badges, or a stylized avatar
Use friendly, modern typography for title, subtitle, and author name
Deliver a polished, versatile design that conveys trust, energy, and growth
Who You Are
Experienced in e-book or paperback cover design
Comfortable with both stock imagery and original illustration concepts
Skilled at selecting color palettes that pop on screen: think fresh blues, warm oranges, gentle greens
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent
Attuned to readability at thumbnail size
Deliverables
Primary cover (300 DPI, print-quality) in PSD/AI + flattened PNG/JPG
Thumbnail version optimized for 72–150 DPI, square or vertical rectangle
Source files (PSD/AI/XCF) and licensed stock assets or custom art
All fonts outlined or packaged
Timeline & Revisions
First draft: within 7 business days of project start
Rounds of revisions: up to 3
Final delivery: by 14 days from kick-off
Budget & Rights
Fixed fee: $XX–$XX USD (depending on complexity)
Includes full transfer of copyright (royalty-free)
Usage for e-book, marketing, and potential print editions
How to Apply
Please send:
A brief cover note or proposal
Portfolio samples of e-book or related cover work
Your proposed fee and availability
Email
“Cover Design – The Social Side Quest”
Can’t wait to see your creativity in action!