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Larissa (29) is a packaging designer based in Amsterdam, NL, with years of freelance experience—ranging from small start-ups to established A-brands. Skilled across branding, illustration, and artwork. Open to all kinds of projects, but with a strong preference for working with sustainable brands only. visit my portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Larissa Leerssen

Packaging Designer, Brand Designer, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +6

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Larissa (29) is a packaging designer based in Amsterdam, NL, with years of freelance experience—ranging from small start-ups to established A-brands. Skilled across branding, illustration, and artwork. Open to all kinds of projects, but with a strong preference for working with sustainable brands only. visit my portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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Larissa (29) is a packaging designer based in Amsterdam, NL, with years of freelance experience—ranging from small start-ups to established A-brands. Skilled across branding, illustration, and artwork. Open to all kinds of projects, but with a strong preference for working with sustainable brands only.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Dutch

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Allround Creative Designer at Freelancer / Amsterdam

January 1, 2018 - Present

Combined periods of creative freelancing with other roles, broadening skill set. Worked mainly on (re)branding and packaging design, selling and licensing own illustrations and prints. Collaborated with clients worldwide on projects ranging from vegan food & beverages to home decor and product design. Illustrations have been sold to SHEIN, featured on Etsy, and embraced by sustainability-driven brands.

Senior Designer at Karsten International / Amsterdam

January 1, 2025 - Present

Responsible for the full design process for new brands and products across a wide range of non-food consumer goods. Collaborated closely with product development and other teams to create packaging for both in-store and online sales. Served international clients, with Action as the largest customer. Designed for diverse categories including crafts, home decor, wellness, and children’s toys. Experienced in licensee artwork design, e.g., Harry Potter, ensuring brand consistency and production readiness.

Medior Designer & Illustrator at Now New Next / Breukelen

December 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025

Worked at an all-round design agency focusing on branding and packaging design in food, near food, and non-food industry. Focused on sustainability in packaging design and Gen-Z trends. Responsibilities included client contact, trend forecasting, concept pitching, and planning. Clients included Albert Heijn, KLM, CarePlus, and MultiVlaai.

Design Intern at Design Bridge and partners / Amsterdam

December 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025

Supported designers and strategists on brands like Shell, Campina, Freya, Cornetto, Para Sport, and more. Worked on detailed concepts including coffee pack packaging for McCafé's 'McCafé at home' product line and proposed concepts for an Airwick lavender scent product, handling packaging and 3D render for client presentation.

Designer at The Gift Label / Amsterdam

December 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025

In charge of art direction, print design, packaging design, artworks, concepting, trendwatching, illustrations, 3D rendering, and assisting in product design and shoot styling. Created over 11 new collections with about 20 products each, released across four seasons plus special collections. Managed a team of two creative freelancers and handled collaborations with partners like Efteling, PostcodeLoterij, and Greetz.