Book Cover Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Book Cover Designer

Summary :

The Book Cover Designer will serve The Daily Grace Co. by creating visually stunning, theologically rich, and brand-aligned book covers that reflect the companys mission and Sage brand identity. This role is responsible for concepting, designing, and refining cover art for Bible studies, trade books, and devotionals, ensuring each design communicates the heart of the content and invites readers to experience the transformative beauty of the gospel.

Working closely with the Creative Director, Editorial Director, and Marketing team, the Book Cover Designer will bring together typography, color, imagery, and layout to produce designs that embody wisdom, clarity, and excellence. This role plays a key part in ensuring that every TDGC product visually reinforces our mission to equip disciples to know and love God and His Word.

Job Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field required.
• 35 years of professional design experience, preferably in publishing, branding, or print design.
• A deep passion for books, theology, and the role of beauty in Christian publishing.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of composition, typography, and visual hierarchy.
• Proven ability to design for print, including experience with production specs, trim sizes, bleed, color calibration, and print-ready files.
• Familiarity with current trends in both Christian publishing and the broader design industry.
• Ability to maintain and adapt to TDGCs visual identity (Sage archetype : timeless, wise, transformative) while contributing fresh, creative ideas.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Understand how AI integrates into your position.
• Alignment with TDGCs mission, doctrinal statement, and core values.

Job Responsibilities :

Design book and Bible study covers that visually express theological themes with beauty, clarity, and depth.

Work closely with the Art Director and Editorial Director to understand each projects theological and emotional core before beginning design work.

Prepare final, press-ready files according to printer specifications, ensuring color accuracy, bleed, and resolution meet quality standards.

Uphold TDGCs visual identity, ensuring all designs reflect the brands Sage archetype and high standard of beauty.

Collaborate with the Editorial, Marketing, and Product Development teams to ensure covers complement content and marketing strategy.

Seek ongoing development in design craft, printing technology, and publishing aesthetics.

Benefits : This is a full-time (40-50 weekly hours) job which includes the following benefits!

Full insurance package including health, dental, vision, basic life, and disability.

Paid time off to volunteer with your favorite organization

Annual raises and profit sharing based on company profitability and personal performance

Three Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO / Vacation)

Thirteen paid holidays

Annual employee celebration PTO for birthday and anniversary milestones

401(K) Retirement Eligibility

Free company product + employee discounts!

$1,000 annual match to a charity of your choice!

Up to one week of paid leave for an International Mission Trip