Nikki Boetger, Designer in Muncie, IN, USA

Overview

I am currently booking for fall and winter (2023) and spring (2024).

I am an illustrator who has spent a decade as an in-house illustrator for Rainstorm Publishing, Parragon Publishing and Kidsbooks Publishing. Today I freelance so I can take on a broader range of projects!

My work ranges from educational workbooks, activity books, puzzles, picture books, easy readers, novelty books, coloring books and MORE! I have 15 years experience illustrating for kids ages birth to teens with close to 75+ published books globally.

I work from home with 3 furry studio assistants. I love to help author's bring their book to life!

Clients include: Little Hippo Books, Crayola, Warner Press, TGD Kids, Big Life Games, Trillium Publishing, Teacher Created Materials, Aptara, Cricket Magazines, Friend Magazine, Parragon Publishing, Kidsbooks Publishing, Rainstorm Publishing, & Buckle Up for Life/Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Services

Illustration

Non-Fiction

Children’s Non-Fiction

Fiction

Picture Books

Languages

English

Awards

Self Pubby Awards - Readers Choice
Royal Dragonfly Book Awards -Best Illustrations/Photography - 2nd Place
Royal Dragonfly Book Awards - Best Cover Design - Honorable Mention
Royal Dragonfly Book Awards-Picture Books 6 & Older - Honorable Mention

Work experience

Lead Illustrator

Kidsbooks Publishing

Apr, 2018 — May, 2020 (about 2 years)

• Collaborated with creative and editorial team to develop, design and illustrate new concepts for educational, children’s novelty, puzzles, games, and coloring/activity books • Worked within very tight deadlines • Skilled in a wide variety of illustrative styles • Computer/Graphic Design Skills – Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, AutoDesk Sketchobook Pro App, Procreate App • Interpersonal Skills – Ability to work under pressure, communication skills, creative, detail - oriented

Lead Illustrator

Rainstorm Publishing

Jan, 2010 — Apr, 2018 (about 8 years)

Illustrator

Self-employed

Jan, 2007 — Present

• Collaborate with creative and editorial teams to develop, design and illustrate new concepts for educational, children’s novelty, puzzles, games, and coloring/activity books and more. • Work within very tight deadlines • Skilled in a wide variety of illustrative styles • Computer/Graphic Design Skills – Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, AutoDesk Sketchobook Pro App, Procreate App • Interpersonal Skills – Ability to work under pressure, communication skills, creative, detail - oriented