Nate Myers

Nate Myers – Designer

Accomplished designer based in the Pacific Northwest specializing in book cover design, book layout and children's book illustration.

Overview

I'm a children's book illustrator with a background in graphic design based in the Pacific Northwest. I've worked in publishing for the last 20 years and enjoy bringing my creativity and organic, whimsical style to every project I work on. I currently provide freelance design and illustration services to multiple independent publishers. My experience designing book covers and book layouts gives me a unique perspective in not just illustrating but knowing how the illustrations should work with the text to deliver a seamless experience for the reader.

My love for nature, music, and pop culture, along with my lifelong fascination with dinosaurs, provide an endless source of inspiration which reflects in my work. I believe all great art should evoke an emotional response and that’s my goal with every illustration I make. Let’s discuss how we can work together to create effective illustrations that allow your story to truly connect with people.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Inspirational Nature
Fiction
Middle Grade Picture Books
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2006 — Present
With over 20 years of experience in the publishing field I excel in providing authors and publishers with creative, professional designs that are instrumental in selling and marketing books. Clients include Outskirts Press, Selah Publishing Group, Redemption Press, Ocean Publishing, Mill City Press, Cross Training Publishing, and Marketing New Authors.

Portfolio

Being Me Is Special: A Celebration of Movement and Mindfulness through Yoga

Burch, Tommie

Be Balanced Publishing

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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Moving beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Your Journey to Healing after Losing Your Dog

Smith, Julieta L

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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What’s in a cloud?

Palumbo, William

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Astrid Becomes A Minimalist

Hart, Amber

Cover Design Illustration
The Barn Quilt: A Christmas Story

Michels, Patti

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Stripe's Busy Night in the Bushveld

Nayak, Tanja

Illustration
Spot's Busy Day in the Bushveld

Nayak, Tanja

Illustration
Lisa's Pizza

Rote, Jacqueline

Outskirts Press

Cover Design Illustration
Made with Reedsy
The Just Like Me Game

Desmeules, Karen

Karen Desmeules

Illustration
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Mixed With Love: A children's book that encourages diversity and challenges the stereotypes faced by mixed-race families.

Maxey Brown, Catherine

Catherine Brown

Cover Design
Islands Under Fire: The Improbable Quest to Save the Corals of Puerto Rico

McCarey, Kevin

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Explore the West Coast National Marine Sanctuaries With Jean-MIchel Cousteau (Explore the National Marine Sanctuaries with Jean-Michel Cousteau)

Cousteau, Jean-Michel

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Explore the Southeast National Marine Sanctuaries with Jean-Michel Cousteau (Explore the National Marine Sanctuaries with Jean-Michel Cousteau)

Cousteau, Jean-Michel

Cover Design Book Interior Design

Nate has 11 reviews

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Ana Kay -.

Ana Kay -.

Feb, 2025

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I absolutely loved working with Nate! He was very communicative / responsive; his work is so engaging, exactly what my project needed & within my budget; and his enthusiasm made the entire experience a joy. I look forward to working with him again, and confidently recommend his services.
Julieta S.

Julieta S.

May, 2023

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I could not be more pleased with the work that Nate Myers did for my book. He listens, captures your ideas and brings them to life. As a new author, with a type A personality, Nate made the process so seamless. He is patient, meets deliverables and, when asked, will offer his opinion. My proj...
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Nate M.
Thanks Julieta! It was a pleasure working with you! I'm excited to see your book in print and already know a few people who are excited to purchase it when it's available. Please don't hesitate to ...
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Brynndah C.

Brynndah C.

Mar, 2025

In response to my request for an illustrator, my decision was influenced by Nate Myer's detailed outline explaining what he could deliver based on my submitted manuscript. From our first ZOOM meeting, Nate was interested in understanding the main characters' motives for creating images aligned w...
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Craig M.

Craig M.

Mar, 2025

AMAZING!!! The only way I can describes my experience with Nate. Nate is heaven sent! I have no complaints about my experience. It was truly a pleasure. Nate helped my wife and I complete a goal we started 9 years ago:-) You will NOT be disappointed with Nate. Thank you Nate from the bottom of my...
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Catherine B.

Catherine B.

May, 2024

I was very pleased with Nate! He was responsive, professional and supportive when I was unsure what direction I wanted to go with my new book cover. The quality of his work is exceptional! I would absolutely work with Nate again!

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