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Book Cover Design Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Designer, Publishing

Manhattan, NY

$65K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Robust portfolio demonstrating excellence in book cover design, interior design (1-color and 4-color), typography, and visual storytelling. * Illustration and hand-lettering skills * Proficiency in ...

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Designer, Publishing

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Robust portfolio demonstrating excellence in book cover design, interior design (1-color and 4-color), typography, and visual storytelling. * Illustration and hand-lettering skills * Proficiency in ...

Designer, Publishing

Los Angeles, CA

$65K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Robust portfolio demonstrating excellence in book cover design, interior design (1-color and 4-color), typography, and visual storytelling. * Illustration and hand-lettering skills * Proficiency in ...

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How much do book cover design intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for book cover design intern in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and collaboration can a book cover design intern expect during their internship?

As a Book Cover Design Intern, you'll typically work closely with senior designers, editors, and marketing teams to conceptualize and create compelling book covers. You may be assigned real client projects or mock assignments, providing valuable hands-on experience. Collaboration is a key part of the role, as you'll participate in brainstorming sessions, receive feedback, and adapt your designs to fit the publisher's vision and market trends. Interns often gain exposure to the full design process, from initial sketches to final production, helping them build a strong portfolio and industry connections.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a book cover design intern?

To thrive as a Book Cover Design Intern, you need a solid understanding of graphic design principles, creativity, and proficiency in design software, often supported by coursework or a portfolio. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to accept feedback help interns collaborate effectively with authors and publishers. These skills are crucial for producing compelling, marketable book covers that meet both artistic and client expectations.

What does a book cover design intern do?

A Book Cover Design Intern assists professional designers in creating visually appealing and marketable book covers. Their responsibilities often include brainstorming design concepts, creating mockups, editing images, selecting typography, and collaborating with authors or publishers. Interns gain hands-on experience with design software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, learn about printing processes, and receive feedback to improve their design skills. This role helps interns build a portfolio and understand the publishing industry's visual requirements.

What is the difference between Book Cover Design Intern vs Book Illustrator?

AspectBook Cover Design InternBook Illustrator
Required SkillsDesign software, basic illustration, layout skillsIllustration, drawing, artistic skills
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, publishing houses, internshipsFreelance, publishing companies, studios
Industry UsageUsed for entry-level design roles in publishingUsed for creating original artwork for books

The main difference is that a Book Cover Design Intern focuses on assisting with the overall cover layout and design, often gaining experience in graphic design software, while a Book Illustrator creates original artwork and illustrations for books. Both roles are essential in publishing but serve different creative functions and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Book Cover Design Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,304 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Graphic Designer Intern/Volunteer

Luxe Media, LLC

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Felix is a luxury lifestyle magazine currently serving Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The pages of this glossy publication cover the latest trends in fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts and culture. Featuring ultra luxe fashion profiles, restaurants, and the season's must-have accessories from the world's top writers and stylists.

Luxe Media, LLC and Felix Magazine are the marketing names of The Aparecio Foundation, NFP ("TAF"). Luxe Media, LLC. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results!
We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community.  This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity.

Job Description

As a Creative Intern you will focus on building the Luxe Media brand with compelling marketing while maintaining high standards of design. Duties will consist of color correction, photo cropping, typography and image manipulation.  Interns will work with HTML/CSS for web pages, e-newsletter blast and Social sites such as Facebook and blog.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop innovative design solutions
  • Develop solutions for marketing materials, including but not limited to: In-book promotions, on-line, print, public relations and promotions materials, online advertising and social media, and special seasonal initiatives.
  • Initiate concepts and work independently and/or with Felix Magazine Staff and Copywriters
  • Perform other related duties as requested
  • General admin duties. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable reaching out to clients by phone and email
  • Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned
Qualifications

  • A passion for women's economic opportunities
  • Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree
  • Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously
  • Experience with photo art direction, desktop production and fashion magazine advertising
  • Previous experience specifically in supporting fashion magazine environments
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, highly motivated, self reliant with a "can do" attitude.
  • Demonstration of strong design style, with fashion advertising experience
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups as necessary both internally and externally
  • Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks
  • Strong computer skills, PC with experience in Windows NT, Excel, PowerPoint and other applicable software
  • Must be proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.