Nick Ostermann

Nick Ostermann – Designer

An easy-going designer + creative director with 20+ years experience. I specialize in children's, inspirational, and biography.

Overview

I'm a global creative veteran of 20+ years with advanced degrees in education and leadership. I've built and led design teams to work with the biggest clients in the world, including AT&T, Colgate, IBM, Microsoft, and Nestle. Still, nothing beats the chance of working 1-on-1 with authors to bring their words to life through compelling and memorable visuals.

I've worked with authors and publishers to design hundreds of covers across varied genres. I'd love the chance to bring my expertise to yours as well!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Children’s Non-Fiction Inspirational
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English

Work experience

North County Design

Jan, 2005 — Present

Corporate Visions

Jan, 2020 — Dec, 2023 (almost 4 years)

Nick has 4 reviews

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B Claire H.

B Claire H.

Aug, 2026

Nick designed the complete cover for my first book — a full-color memoir — and gave it exactly the face it needed. He presented four thoughtful concepts, engaged genuinely with my feedback, turned revisions around quickly (including a technical file fix that sailed through IngramSpark's validatio...
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Tomi S.

Tomi S.

May, 2026

I was in a pickle with a previous book designer who was unable to finish designing my book. It isn't easy to find someone willing to step in and complete another's project. Thank goodness Nick agreed to complete whatever was necessary to take it to the finish line. He's serious and professional, ...
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Jane O.

Jane O.

Jan, 2026

Nick was awesome. My project was quickly completed at a very fair price. I would highly recommend him.
Cynthia G.

Cynthia G.

Jan, 2025

Nick’s professionalism has been outstanding! He listened and understood what I wanted for my book’s cover design. He promptly answered questions and the finished product was beyond my expectations. Thank you Nick!

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