Alex McLaughlin, Designer in Flagstaff, AZ, USA

Overview

Over the last several years, I've enjoyed designing for authors across the romance genre. I currently work for two independent publishing houses and have ample experience in the marketing and design process as Head of Creative. I love working with authors to bring their ideas to life while staying on top of cover trends and maintaining a unique style that sells.

Some of the authors I've designed for include:

- Parker Huntington

- Nicole Snow

- Lily Archer

- Meagan Brandy

- Sophie Lark

- Charmaine Pauls

- R.G. Angel

- Celia Aaron

- Siobhan Davis

- RJ Lewis

- Anna Zaires

- Julia Sykes

As a cover designer, my job is to stay on top of trends while curating designs that stand out from the crowd. I strive to create a vision in line with the author's needs and desires, then give it to them in a clean, polished product.

Services

Cover Design

Fiction

Contemporary Romance Dark Romance Romantic Comedy Romantic Fantasy Romantic Suspense

Languages

English

Awards

Finalist in the 2023 Kobo Indie Cover Contest

Work experience

Head of Creative & Promotions

Grey Eagle Publications

Aug, 2021 — Present

Art directing for cover design and overseeing projects until completion, as well as designing covers myself.

Cover Designer

Self-employed

Jan, 2020 — Present

Contract designer for hire. I've worked on romance, thrillers, sci-fi, and fantasy novels.

Marketing & Publishing Assistant

Grey Eagle Publications

Dec, 2018 — Aug, 2021 (over 2 years)

Creating marketing graphics/ads/etc. for publications, formatting final files, editing, preparing publications for copyright, and applying for promotional opportunities.