With 20 years of experience across advertising, marketing, print and digital design, I bring both creative direction and hands-on craft to every project. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients and pride myself on delivering work that’s considered, consistent and on time. I enjoy the collaborative side of design just as much as the making, working closely with clients and teams to find solutions that are both effective and well-executed. Having recently moved to Stockholm, I’m excited to bring my experience to a new team and context. I’m someone who communicates openly, adapts readily and cares deeply about the details. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow alongside the people and work I’ll find here.

Christine Birkby

With 20 years of experience across advertising, marketing, print and digital design, I bring both creative direction and hands-on craft to every project. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients and pride myself on delivering work that’s considered, consistent and on time. I enjoy the collaborative side of design just as much as the making, working closely with clients and teams to find solutions that are both effective and well-executed. Having recently moved to Stockholm, I’m excited to bring my experience to a new team and context. I’m someone who communicates openly, adapts readily and cares deeply about the details. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow alongside the people and work I’ll find here.

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With 20 years of experience across advertising, marketing, print and
digital design, I bring both creative direction and hands-on craft to every project. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients and pride myself on delivering work that’s considered, consistent and on time.

I enjoy the collaborative side of design just as much as the making,
working closely with clients and teams to find solutions that are both
effective and well-executed.

Having recently moved to Stockholm, I’m excited to bring my experience to a new team and context. I’m someone who communicates openly, adapts readily and cares deeply about
the details. I’m looking forward to continuing to grow alongside the
people and work I’ll find here.

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Work Experience

at Streamline Advertising
August 1, 2024 - Present
Creative Head / Senior Designer at Streamline Advertising
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2024
Marketing, retail, media and advertising agency role focused on creative direction and campaign rollout across print, digital and branding materials, including POS, corporate identity and client presentation design. Ensured consistent brand application across outputs.
Senior Designer / Creative Head at Launch Factory
May 1, 2010 - August 1, 2012
Led end-to-end creative execution for experiential events, working with the team from concept through final production. Designed POS materials, packaging, corporate identity, brochures, magazines, trade presenters, social media assets, web banners and websites, ensuring brand consistency and high-impact visuals. Provided leadership and strategic direction as Company Director (2018–2022) and Creative Head (2018–2024), overseeing creative strategy, team collaboration, and development of the company’s internal website.
In-House Designer at Taylor & Francis Group
September 1, 2005 - February 1, 2005
Provided creative design and marketing support by producing leaflets, book catalogues, postcards and advertisements for the in-house marketing team. Managed projects from concept to final print, aligning designs to predefined templates. Delivered polished mock-ups for marketing executive approval prior to production.
Creative Artworker (DTP/Finished Art/Design) at Team Spirit
March 1, 2005 - March 1, 2010
Partnered with the Art Director and Copywriter to craft compelling print ads, brochures, leaflets and corporate identities. Worked with the digital team to adapt artwork for online platforms while ensuring print materials met brand guidelines and technical specifications. Prepared print mock-ups for client approval and fine-tuned designs to be production-ready with adherence to templates and brand standards.
Junior Graphic Designer / Junior DTP / Designer at Arrow Advertising / Signkor
February 1, 2002 - April 1, 2004
Worked with senior designers to create print ads, POS materials, brochures, leaflets and packaging layouts. Developed high-quality print mock-ups for client approval and ensured production standards. Assisted the Creative Director with indoor and outdoor signage design and creative execution, producing detailed mock-ups for approval and preparing final designs for vinyl cutter printing.

Education

Diploma in Higher Education at Design Center, College of Design (validated by Nottingham Trent University, UK)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Premier TEFL course (120-hours)
May 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Web Guru Certificate in 3 Days
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services