Jonas Steger

What are your prices?

My prices vary depending on project. I offer a lot of variation, including the following:

   * Hiring models and providing photography for your design/cover art. These things cost extra, especially if I need to provide an outfit. I include the price of hiring a model, costume, and whatever else I might need within the invoice - but only if you ask for it specifically, or we agree on it in discussion together.
  
   * Painting/hand drawing - these things take more time, and as such cost more, especially if I need to purchase anything extra specifically for the assignment. Of course, this is only after full transparent conversation with you.

   * You want a lot of edits after you see the mock-up, or you want several mock ups to choose from. (Extra time/work is involved.)

   * Needing or wanting stock imagery from Shutterstock, Bigstockphoto, and similar pay for stock sites.

My baseline prices range through the following on average:

eBook covers: 95.00usd - 120.00usd
Print covers w/ eBook: 120.00usd - 250.00usd
Hardcover with dust jacket: 150.00usd - 300.00usd
Business Card Single sided: 45.00usd
Business Card double sided: 55.00usd - 75.00usd
Logo Design: 55.00usd - 150.00usd
Marketing Images for Social Media or Printer: 40.00usd - 55.00usd
Merchandise Designs (coffee mugs, stickers, magnets, postcards, bookmarks, etc.): 40.00usd - 55.00usd
Movie Style Poster Design: 75.00usd - 120.00usd
Facebook/Twitter Banners: 20.00usd - 40.00usd
Color Palettes: 10.00usd - 20.00usd
Book Trailer (1 minute length video): 175.00usd - 350.00usd
Intro video for Youtube/Facebook video (15 seconds or less): 50.00usd -100.00usd
Social Media Profile Image: 20.00usd
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Alternative Universe Map Design: 50.00usd - 350.00usd
Book Cover GIF (moving image): 100.00usd - 200.00usd
3d Book with your cover: 20.00usd
Pinterest images: 20.00usd - 50.00usd
Gift Designs: 40.00usd - 50.00usd
Character Illustration:
   Bust:
         Sketch only: 20.00usd - 35.00usd
         B/W: 45.00usd - 60.00usd
         Color: 55.00usd - 75.00usd
   Waist Up:
         Sketch only: 25.00usd - 40.00usd         
         B/W: 50.00usd - 65.00usd         
         Color: 70.00usd - 80.00usd
   Knee up:
         Sketch only: 30.00usd - 45.00usd         
         B/W: 55.00usd - 70.00usd         
         Color: 75.00usd - 85.00usd
   Full body:
         Sketch only: 35.00usd - 50.00usd         
         B/W: 60.00usd - 75.00usd        
         Color: 80.00usd - 90.00usd
   With background:
         Sketch only: 140.00usd - 155.00usd         
         B/W: 165.00usd - 180.00usd         
         Color: 190.00usd - 195.00usd
Ship/Boat/Aircraft/etc Illustration:
          Sketch only: 75.00usd
          B/W: 110.00usd
          Color: 190.00usd

All of these prices vary based on amount of work required to complete the project, I do my best to keep my prices on the lower end number because I understand that "starving artist" is a thing, and if you email me, I shall do my best to assist you on working through a budget friendly price.
 

Do you offer 3d images like DAZ 3D?

 Not often, if someone else has made the image and I find it useful on a site like pixabay.com, possibly, but it won't look like a 3D rendering when I'm finished. I don't think old school gamer style covers are marketable in today's industry. If that changes, I will update this.
 

How long do you take to finish a project?

I normally will quote a time length per project, typically this is 1 - 2 weeks for completion. This is to account for any time in between now and then that something may come up, like I get the flu or something drastic. Most often; however, my turn around is 1-3 business days.
 

How does payment work? How do I pay you?

Every payment is made through PayPal.com as of this time. Sometimes, rare cases, I will allow payment via Amazon Gift Card (but don't expect it). All payments must be made in advance. I send a PayPal invoice that will involve a terms & conditions that will conclude that all communication between client and designer works as a binding verbal contract that can be held in a court of law after payment is rendered. I consider my sending the invoice and your paying it as good as signing a legal document, and so does PayPal.
 

Why do I have to pay everything before you start a project?

Because you're paying for more than a right to use my work for whatever you're planning to use it for, you're paying for my labor and my time. This upfront payment is a contract between us.
 

Do I own rights to the project after you're finished?

Once I have sent a non-watermarked, finished project to you, it's yours. This is the best benefit of having upfront payment, it means once I send it, you can share it, use it, etc. without having to wait for a final payment for a sign off. You have full commercial use to the image, and I only use commercial free use images.
 

What happens if my cover has the same stock image as someone else?

I aim to make sure that even if it is the same stock image, no one will ever notice. This has happened to me in the past, and I definitely won't be doing it again.

 

What if I want a specific style, can you emulate it?

90% of the time, yes. I will be fully transparent with you if it is not something I am capable of doing.
 

What are things you absolutely do NOT do?

Dead animals, rape imagery, sexual acts (that are pornographic). (Note: zombie animals are fine, and kissing/necking for Erotica imagery is fine.)
 

What if I saw you're running a discounted price? Will you honor it even if I contact through email?

Absolutely yes, also be sure to tell me who or how you found me!
 

What if I'm your friend, do I get a discount?

No. I only offer discounts when I have it posted on Social Media, for Military (who have proof), and only if we've discussed the discount at length for other reasons.
 

What if I am unhappy with the mock-up you show me?

This has only happened to me once in all my years as a designer, we can cross that bridge when we come to it - but I promise to make it as easy as possible for both of us.
 

What do you need for a cover or image before you start?

These are what I normally ask for on a cover design:

   * what you are interested in seeing.
   * a book blurb/synopsis.
   * page count, book dimensions (5x8 is industry standard for paperback - but it's your choice).
   * colors you prefer.
   * symbolism/imagery that fits your story

These are things I will ask for other images:

   * what you're trying to express.
   * symbolism or imagery you envision.
   * colors you prefer.

 

Can I book you in advance for a design? Something I need in the future?

Absolutely, yes. You can do this in one of two ways, send me a calendar date of when you're thinking and I will note it in my planner, or the most popular way is to pay in advance with contract to reserve not only my time, but your design. I do this often, and am more than happy to start production as soon as you say, "okay, I'm ready."
 

What if I don't have my page count yet?

Perfectly fine, I will note that the page count isn't ready, provide the eBook at finish, and as soon as you have a page count make the final adjustments for your print cover. Doesn't matter when that is, I usually ask for 1-2 days grace to complete this.
 

My publishing site (KDP, INGRAM, etc) sent me an email with an error in the cover, what do I do?

Email me with their email attached (forward it), I will fix whatever it is as soon as I can get to the computer so you can get the revision set for review. I don't want anyone missing a publication date!

 

We have political differences, will you still work with me?

Yes, so long as your project doesn't violate my "won't do" or the law. This means no hate speech.
 

I found a typo on my cover, what do I do?

Email me, I will fix it immediately. (As soon as I can get to a computer.)
 

Do you make fanart?

I can, and do, yes.
 

I'd prefer to speak with you on the phone or in person, can we do that?

I don't own a phone due to personal reasons, however, I can do in person if you live in my area and can come to me (a cafe nearby), or we can do skype.
 

I have another question that isn't on this list:

Please go to the Contact Page and email me!