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I love working with visual communication and storytelling, especially regarding projects with a social, cultural or sustainable agenda. I am driven, full of ideas, and good at telling stories. I spend my free time writing satirical short stories and geeking out on Eastern European folk music.…

Maja Sigsgaard

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Illustrator, +6

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I love working with visual communication and storytelling, especially regarding projects with a social, cultural or sustainable agenda. I am driven, full of ideas, and good at telling stories. I spend my free time writing satirical short stories and geeking out on Eastern European folk music.…

Available to hire

I love working with visual communication and storytelling, especially regarding projects with a social, cultural or sustainable agenda.
I am driven, full of ideas, and good at telling stories. I spend my free time writing satirical short stories and geeking out on Eastern European folk music.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

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Work Experience

Design Intern at Bold Scandinavia / NoA

August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Branding agency graphic designer. Created illustrations for Paychex; assisted in naming processes for Maersk; packaging design for Royal; developed visual identities for Klimaklar and IIP. Collaborated across teams and clients, contributing to concept development and final execution.

Graphic Design Intern at Bold Scandinavia / NoA

August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Branding agency experience as a graphic designer. Created illustrations for Paychex, assisted in naming processes for Mærsk, packaging design for Royal, and development of visual identities for Klimaklar and IIP. Worked across teams and clients, contributing to concept development through final execution.

Graphic Design Intern & Volunteer Project Manager at Good Boys Agency

January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024

Developed the visual identity for Ø Festival – Lange Land. Designed the festival’s year poster, merch, and atmosphere materials for Musik i Lejet; continued as project manager within atmosphere design.

Cheesemonger at Bon Fromage / Osteposten

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Customer service, sales, and webshop operations. Managed social media content and communication, logistics optimization, and daily operations. The mix of service, storytelling, and cheese expertise enhanced understanding of user experience and communication.

Chef / Chef Apprentice at Restaurant Trio, AOC, Dag

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Trained chef with Michelin and gourmet kitchen experience. Roles included chef de partie and saucier; worked in a structured, efficient, and detail-oriented way under high pressure.

Tattoo Artist at Independent Handpoke Tattoo Artist

January 1, 2016 - Present

Independent handpoke tattoo artist with over 10 years of experience. Creates designs inspired by archaeology and ancient artifacts, developing extensive illustration skills and a strong understanding of aesthetic trends. Translates clients’ ideas into designs with integrity.

Freelance Designer at Various Clients (Københavns Kommune, Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, Settlementet Vesterbro, Musik i Lejet, Ø Festival, Paychex Europe, Internationalt Forum, World Congress of Architects, fsb, Ungdomshuset, etc.)

January 1, 2016 - Present

Developed strategic and creative design development for a wide range of clients. Created visual identities, logos, brand guidelines, campaigns, print materials, merchandise, and digital solutions. Built design systems and templates; copywriting and concept development. Collected empirical data and insights about target audiences. Worked in a structured design process with client dialogue, feedback, and deadlines.

Tattoo Artist at Self-employed

January 1, 2016 - Present

Independent handpoke tattoo artist with over 10 years of experience. Designs inspired by archaeology and ancient artifacts. Extensive illustration experience and a strong sense of aesthetic trends. Skilled at translating clients’ ideas into designs I can stand behind.

Freelance Designer at Various Clients

January 1, 2016 - Present

Strategic and creative design development for a wide range of clients, including visual identities, logos, brand guidelines, campaigns, print materials, merchandise, and digital solutions. Built design systems and templates, conducted copywriting and concept development, and collected empirical data and insights about target audiences. Worked in a structured design process with client dialogue, feedback, and deadlines.