I will design scroll-stopping podcast cover art and episode thumbnail templates

Your podcast deserves cover art that actually stops the scroll in a crowded directory. I design original podcast covers plus reusable episode thumbnail templates you can fill in yourself forever.

What you get

When you hire me, you are not buying a single throwaway image. You are getting a small, practical brand system built around your show so every episode looks like it belongs to the same family. Concrete deliverables include:

• A custom main podcast cover designed at the correct square dimensions, exported at 3000x3000 px (the size Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most directories require) and also resized down to 1400x1400 px for any platform that prefers it.
• A clear, legible title treatment that survives being shrunk to a tiny circle in a phone app. I test every cover at thumbnail size before I call it finished, because that is where 90% of listeners actually see it.
• An episode thumbnail template built so you can drop in new episode titles, guest photos, and numbers yourself, week after week, without paying a designer again.
• Editable source files in your tool of choice where possible. I deliver layered files (PSD, AI, or a fully set-up Canva or Figma template) so your title, colors, and photo slots are all editable text and smart objects, not flattened pixels.
• High-resolution exports in PNG and JPG, plus a PDF proof of the main cover so you can review it cleanly.
• A short usage note telling you which file to upload where, what fonts I used (and where to get them), and how to swap content in the template without breaking the layout.
• Color and font specs so your cover stays consistent with any future graphics, like audiograms, social posts, or a website header.

Everything is built to honor the platform safe zones and the circular and rounded-square crops that apps apply, so your key art never gets chopped off.

Plans

Feature	Basic	Standard	Premium
Custom main podcast cover	Yes	Yes	Yes
3000x3000 + 1400x1400 exports	Yes	Yes	Yes
PNG + JPG delivery	Yes	Yes	Yes
Initial concepts to choose from	1	2	3
Episode thumbnail template	—	1	2 (square + 16:9)
Editable source / Canva file	—	Yes	Yes
Audiogram / story background	—	—	Yes
Spotify Canvas-ready frame	—	—	Yes
Revision rounds	1	3	Unlimited within scope
Commercial usage rights	Yes	Yes	Yes

All tiers include the full commercial license to use the artwork for your show. Higher tiers simply add more concepts, more flexibility, and more ready-to-use assets.

How it works

1. You share your brief. Tell me your show name, host names, topic, tone (serious, playful, gritty, premium), any color or font preferences, and a few covers you love or hate. If you have a logo, headshots, or brand colors, send them.
2. I research and sketch. I look at how covers in your niche behave at thumbnail size, then sketch directions that will stand out rather than blend in.
3. I design the concept(s). Depending on your tier, you receive one to three distinct directions, each shown both full size and at realistic app thumbnail size.
4. You give feedback. Pick your favorite direction and tell me what to push, pull, or change. I consolidate your notes into one revision pass per round.
5. I refine and finalize. I tighten typography, contrast, and balance, then build your episode thumbnail template around the approved style.
6. I deliver and hand off. You get organized, clearly named final files plus the editable template and a short how-to so you are fully self-sufficient going forward.

Why choose this

Most podcast covers fail for one reason: they were designed to look good big, then became unreadable small. I design in the opposite order. I start at thumbnail scale, lock in a title that reads instantly, and only then add detail. That single discipline is the difference between a cover people scroll past and one they tap.

I also think past episode one. A great main cover is worthless if every weekly thumbnail looks mismatched. By giving you a real, editable template, I make your show easy to maintain and visually consistent, which builds recognition over time. You will not need to rehire a designer every Tuesday night before publishing.

Finally, this is hands-on, made-for-you design. I am not handing you a stock template with your name pasted in. Your cover is built from your brief, your niche, and your show's personality, and you own the right to use it commercially.

Who it's for / use cases

• New podcasters launching a show who need a professional first impression before episode one drops.
• Existing shows rebranding because their current art looks dated or unreadable in the app.
• Video podcasters who need both a square audio cover and a 16:9 YouTube-friendly thumbnail system.
• Interview shows that publish guest-focused episodes and need a repeatable template with a photo slot.
• Networks and agencies standardizing multiple shows under a consistent, recognizable visual language.
• Solo creators who want to look like a polished brand without hiring a full design studio.

FAQ

Q: What exactly is the difference between the cover and the thumbnail template? The main cover is your single show-wide artwork that lives on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The thumbnail template is a reusable layout for individual episodes, where you swap in each week's title, number, or guest photo yourself.

Q: Will my cover meet the platform requirements? Yes. I deliver the 3000x3000 px square that Apple and Spotify require, plus a 1400x1400 px version, and I design within the safe zones so circular and rounded crops do not cut off your title.

Q: Can I edit the files myself later? That is the point of the template. On Standard and Premium I deliver editable source or a Canva/Figma file with text and photo slots set up, so you can update episodes without me.

Q: Do you provide the photos or illustrations? I work with assets you provide (logos, headshots) and with properly licensed stock where needed. If a tier or scope requires paid stock or custom illustration, I will flag it before starting so there are no surprises.

Q: What do you need from me to start? Your show name, topic, host names, tone, any brand colors or fonts, and reference covers you like. The more context you give, the sharper the first concepts will be.

Q: How many revisions are included? Basic includes one revision round, Standard includes three, and Premium includes unlimited revisions within the agreed scope and direction. Switching to an entirely new concept after approval counts as new work.

Q: Can you also make a YouTube or Spotify Canvas version? Yes. The Premium tier includes a 16:9 thumbnail and a Spotify Canvas-ready vertical frame so your show looks consistent across audio and video platforms.

Q: Do I own the final artwork? Yes. Every tier includes a full commercial license to use the cover and templates for your podcast and its promotion.