Experience

Chroma

• Sweden
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Director

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Strand & Form

• Sweden
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & Creative Director

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Pinterest

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Director

  • Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

• Senior Lead Designer

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

• Lead Designer

  • Dec 2017 - Apr 2019

• Senior Designer

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

  I worked on a range of projects across brand and product design. That included visionary concepts and design, product innovation and new feature launches.



BVD

• Sweden
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Director

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  As a Digital Director I lead the digital team at BVD and was responsible for developing the agency’s Interactive offering. Our projects ranged from global brand hubs, digital identities, interactive experiences and new experiments at the in-house lab. The role also included responsibilities for the agency's growth, PR and marketing strategy.Quote from Rikard Ahlberg, Partner & Design Director at BVD:"Andreas is professional and always eager to learn new things to meet customer expectation. He is very organized and timekeeping and at the same time highly creative, problem-solving and multi­talented graphic and digital designer. And yes, he is a brilliant graphic designer. The last year he proved high qualities in team leadership and taking on projects that require both high levels of creativity, technical skills and a senior role with client responsibilities. As a person he is friendly, calm, easy to understand and has a fun personality."Responsibilities:Creative StrategyResearchConcept developmentClient RelationshipsBrandingArt DirectionPhotographyProduct DesignWeb DesignMotion GraphicsTypographyIconographyLogo DesignDigital Brand Guidelines Packing Design Show less

• Graphic & Digital Designer

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2015

  I worked as graphic & digital designer for clients across a wide variety of industries. During my at BVD, we were humbled by receiving awards in several internationally acclaimed competitions. In my role I specialized in creating simple and clear brand identity systems, interactive experiences and packaging designs. Often characterized by their simple core idea, strong typographic foundation, and meticulous craft.Clients included Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Apotek Hjärtat, Beckers, Narvesen, 7-Eleven, Nonuform, Oetinger Verlag, Aspira Urval.Responsibilities Concept developmentClient relationshipsCreative StrategyResearchLogo DesignIconography Art DirectionTypographyPhotographyEditorial DesignWayfinding Systems and DesignBrand GuidelinesDigital Product DesignUser Experience Design Show less

• Graphic Designer

  • Dec 2009 - Mar 2010

  My last internship before graduating led to being hired as a full-time designer at BVD. I grew a lot as a designer by having so many talented mentors as colleagues. "Andreas did a fantastic job assisting in the BVD design studio during his internship. He was trustworthy, eager to learn and had a positive attitude."— Rikard Ahlberg, Partner & Design Director at BVDResponsibilities: Packaging Design, Graphic Design, Design Guidelines, Presentation Design, Production Design, Photography Show less



Odd Scouts

• Stockholm, Sweden

• Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2009 - Jun 2009

  As an intern at Odd Scouts (later Dos Santos & Thunholm), this role was all about stepping up to the challenge of being an integral part of the core team. I worked with clients in the Tech, CPG, Real Estate and Home Decor sectors. The role gave me the experience of being independent and driving projects by myself. What I also loved about this job was the close relationship with copywriters. I learned how impactful a design/writing combo could be. Responsibilities: Concept Development, Campaign Development, Storytelling, Branding, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Book Design, Brand Guidelines, UI/UX Design and Development Show less



Clara Advertising Agency

• Karlstad, Sweden

• Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

  My internship at Clara Advertising Agency was my first step into a creative agency setting. This experience gave me a real-world view of the ins and outs of the industry — from learning the art of advertising and getting to grips with various processes to building strong relationships with clients. At Clara, I got to work on a mix of different projects. I collaborated with clients in a variety of industries such as consumer goods, cars, and insurance. Working on these projects got me excited about the many possibilities in the field of design. This experience was key in shaping my career path and growing my passion for design. Key responsibilities: Packaging Design, Editorial Design, Brand Identity, Production Design, Photo Editing Show less



NWT Media AB

• Sweden
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Writer & Editorial Designer

  • Mar 2006 - Aug 2008

  In my role at NWT, the largest newspaper in Värmland County, Sweden, I showcased my skills as an Editorial Designer and Writer, specifically within the realm of sports coverage. I was responsible for crafting engaging articles, which entailed researching, reporting, interviewing, and writing. Additionally, I was tasked with editorial design work, transforming narratives into visually compelling and digestible layouts for our readership. Throughout my time at NWT, I cultivated a deep understanding of the power of storytelling and its influence on the community. This position underlined the crucial relationship of trust and accountability between a journalist and their readers, an insight that I have carried with me. As my first professional engagement after high school, this role served as a robust introduction to working within a larger media organization and revealed the importance of building cross-functional partnerships. One of the key takeaways from this experience was overcoming the daunting challenge of a blank canvas. I learned to deliver innovative and creative work under stringent deadlines, a skill that has enhanced my efficiency and creativity. Key Responsibilities: Writing, Research, Reporting, Interviewing, Editorial Design, Photography, Photo Editing. Show less