Nikki Boetger

Nikki Boetger – Designer

I am a digital children's book illustrator with 15 years experience in children's books ranging from novelty board books to chapter books.

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
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

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

Rainstorm Publishing

Jan, 2010 — Apr, 2018 (about 8 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

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

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