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Smith Z

@smith_zane

Book Cover Designer and Editor for Self Publishing Authors

United States
English, French, Spanish, German
About me
Hello, I’m Smith. I’m a creative designer who helps authors turn their ideas into visually stunning, polished books that inspire, engage, and sell. I specialize in book cover design and book editing. From eye-catching covers to clear, well-edited manuscripts, my goal is to make your book ready for readers. For me, great work goes beyond just looking good, it’s about telling your story, building trust with your audience, and capturing attention from the very first glance. I take the time to understand your vision and transform it into a professional result that truly represents your book.... Read more

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Book Cover Design
I will design book cover ebook cover kindle cover amazon kdp
From$10 / projectMore details
Book Cover Design
I will do journal design, workbook design, fillable PDF lead magnet, planner design
From$15 / projectMore details

Portfolio

Work experience

Freelancer.com

KDP Book cover designer

Freelancer.com • Freelance

Dec 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 5 mos

Assisted senior designers in producing cover artwork and interior layouts for self-published authors using the Amazon KDP platform. Developed proficiency in Canva and design principles specific to book publishing including spine calculations, bleed settings, and trim size requirements. Supported a pipeline of 15–20 active author projects simultaneously, building strong skills in client communication, revision management, and deadline-driven delivery.

Freelancing_Career

Freelance Book Cover Designer

Freelancing Career • Freelance

Apr 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 7 mos

Designed custom Amazon KDP book covers for independent authors and self-publishers across multiple genres including romance, children's books, and self-help. Delivered print-ready files in KDP-compliant dimensions, managing full design projects from brief to final delivery. Worked closely with authors to translate their vision into compelling covers that align with genre expectations and reader psychology. Consistently met tight deadlines while maintaining high design quality across all projects.