Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Languages
Programs
References
Certification
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Olivia Biström

Olivia Biström

Graphic Designer
Espoo

Summary

Graphic Design Bachelor seeking to further build a career and develop as a designer. Brings experience in educational content development and commercial branding, with proficiency in various design software. Focused on meeting project demands effectively and delivering within tight deadlines. Aiming to contribute to team success while honing design skills and expertise.

Overview

9
9

Years of Work Experience

1
1

Bachelor's degree

Work History

Game educator and graphic design

School of Gaming Suomi
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Transitioned to en educator role, developing and delivering courses on e-sports, animation, and social media to children aged 9-11, enhancing their digital literacy and teamwork skills.
  • Designed and illustrated engaging educational materials and digital assets for SOG events, collaborating with the Chief Product Officer to create a memorable event map, distributed both online and in print.

Catering

Viking Line
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed buffet lines on a cruise ship, ensuring efficient food distribution and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Freelance

Finlandssvenska Bokkatalogen, Peter Wikström
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Entrusted with full creative freedom to design catalogue front cover, resulting in being selected to design for two consecutive years, alongside developing web assets and marketing materials.

Graphic Design Intern

Prakticum
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Created visually enticing infographics that simplified complex data sets into easily digestible information for diverse audiences.
  • Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.

Graphic design

Ragnarök, Play by Marco Lindholm
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated in a design team to create a unique play identity from scratch, including AR filters and marketing materials, enhancing audience engagement and play visibility.

Marketing Intern

Nya Åland
02.2016 - 04.2016
  • Coordinated with graphic designers to produce visually appealing advertising materials for print and digital media.
  • Supported sales team by creating eye-catching promotional materials for client presentations.
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.

Graphic Design Intern

Sipoo Municipality
02.2014 - 04.2014
  • Created original artwork for range of print, web and video projects.
  • Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
  • Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for print.
  • Created logos and illustrations for various organizations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Graphic Design

Novia UAS
Jakobstad, Finland
06.2023

Gameproduction -

Prakticum Vocational College
Helsinki, Finland
06.2017

Graphic Design -

INVEON Vocational College
Porvoo, Finland
06.2016

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Branding
  • Logo Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Visual design
  • Print design
  • Web Design
  • Wireframing and Prototyping
  • Illustration and Design
  • Art and Animation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Computer Skills

Languages

Swedish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Finnish
Upper intermediate
B2

Programs

  • Spine 2D
  • Unity
  • Wix
  • Teams
  • Blender
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • Indesign
  • Premiere Pro
  • After Effects
  • XD
  • Figma
  • Krita

References

  • Simon Westerlund, +358 44 972 3792, Viking Line
  • Niina Meskus CPO, +358 40 051 9556, School of Gaming

Certification

  • Driver's Licence B
  • Food Hygiene Card
  • Security Awareness VI/6.1

Timeline

Catering

Viking Line
06.2022 - 08.2022

Game educator and graphic design

School of Gaming Suomi
02.2021 - 06.2023

Graphic Design Intern

Prakticum
11.2020 - 04.2021

Freelance

Finlandssvenska Bokkatalogen, Peter Wikström
09.2020 - 08.2021

Graphic design

Ragnarök, Play by Marco Lindholm
11.2019 - 03.2020

Marketing Intern

Nya Åland
02.2016 - 04.2016

Graphic Design Intern

Sipoo Municipality
02.2014 - 04.2014

Bachelor's Degree - Graphic Design

Novia UAS

Gameproduction -

Prakticum Vocational College

Graphic Design -

INVEON Vocational College
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