
Yusuf Designer
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Book Designer and Publishing Designer
99designs • Freelance
Sep 2025 - Feb 2026 • 5 mos
Job Description: Worked as a freelance book designer and editor on 99designs, collaborating with independent authors and publishers to create professional, market-ready books across fiction and non-fiction genres. My work focused on designing impactful book covers, formatting interiors, and providing precise editing and proofreading to improve clarity, structure, and readability. I transformed raw manuscripts into polished, publication-ready products by combining strong visual design with editorial accuracy. This included creating book covers that reflect genre, tone, and target audience, as well as formatting interiors for print and digital platforms such as Amazon KDP, EPUB and more. I worked directly with clients to refine ideas, improve structure, and ensure final outputs met publishing standards. Each project required balancing creativity with commercial appeal to ensure strong market performance. Responsibilities: Designed professional book covers for multiple genres Edited and proofread manuscripts for grammar, flow, and structure Created interior layouts for print and digital publishing Collaborated with authors to refine concepts and direction Applied typography and design principles for visual impact Ensured formatting consistency for publishing platforms Achievements: Delivered publication-ready book designs and edited manuscripts Improved readability and structure across multiple projects Maintained high client satisfaction through quality and consistency Built a strong portfolio aligned with modern publishing standards