Heike Jane Zimmermann

Heike Jane Zimmermann – Designer

I illustrate stories, educational content for children and science communication. Collaborating with publishers, authors, and scientists

Overview

My name is Jane (officially Heike, but I go by my middle name) and I am an illustrator for children's books and science communication, based in Norway.

I love bringing quirky characters and stories to life. I mostly create my little worlds digitally, but I also enjoy drawing by hand using watercolours, ink and other materials.

I work with authors and publishers from the UK, US, New Zealand, Norway and many more. I also work with universities to translate their educational and scientific work into engaging and inspirational content for children.

I’ve created many books and tools for children and know how to make working together an enjoyable and stress-free project.

If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a message or schedule a call so we can get to know each other better ;)

I speak English, Norwegian and German

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design & Illustration

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2023 — Present
As an artist, my work focuses on botanical, entomological, ornithological and ecological art. I love both the affective and scientific exploration of nature. A key part of my practice involves creating pigments and prints from all kinds of natural materials to enhance the artwork’s and viewer’s connection to nature.

Self-employed

May, 2020 — Present
As an illustrator, I bring stories to life through eye-catching illustrations. My work ranges from children’s books for authors and publishers to other engaging materials that sparks imagination. I also collaborate with universities, and scientists to translate their educational and scientific work into engaging and inspirational content for children.

Freelance

Nov, 2018 — Sep, 2020 (almost 2 years)
As an Art Director, I was working for different international design boutique agencies and oversaw design and illustration processes, while developing engaging concepts and visual solutions for companies and their products

uforepublic

Sep, 2010 — Sep, 2020 (about 10 years)
As a company director and curator, I was running my own design company and art gallery in Germany and Hongkong.

Portfolio

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Exploring Ecosystems Worldwide

Inciarte, Cecilia

Cecilia Inciarte

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Rocket to the Sun (Reading Stars)

Stephen Rickard

Ransom Publishing

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Bill Fell: Phase 2 (Reading Stars Phonics)

Rickard Stephen

Ransom Publishing

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Hey Girl Says Hello

Geary, Kendra

Hey Girl Publishing

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
The Mighty Little Nail

Shekar, Shreeya

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Berry has never floated

Sarti, Fabio

Giuliana Panieri

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Bodhi's Button

Williams, Chad & Stephenie

CSWilliams

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management

Heike Jane has 1 review

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Maureen P.

Maureen P.

Oct, 2026

I couldn't imagine working with a more professional and kindhearted person. It was a lovely experience from start to finish. Heike was invested in my book and has gone above and beyond.
Heike Jane Z.
Hi Maureen, Thank you for your lovely words. It was such a pleasure working with you, and congratulations on this beautiful book! I am really happy with how it turned out 😍

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