My name is Marja Suurmunne, and I am an art director and advertising professional passionate about creating perfect visuals and clear communication. With decades of experience in art direction and campaign ideation, I have worked both in fast-paced agency environments and as an independent entrepreneur. I believe in customer-oriented design and proactive processes to deliver the best results. I bring creativity, responsibility, and a strong understanding of words and stories to every project. Whether it’s designing brand communications or writing compelling copy, I strive to make good communication better with integrity and a love for the craft.…

Marja Suurmunne

My name is Marja Suurmunne, and I am an art director and advertising professional passionate about creating perfect visuals and clear communication. With decades of experience in art direction and campaign ideation, I have worked both in fast-paced agency environments and as an independent entrepreneur. I believe in customer-oriented design and proactive processes to deliver the best results. I bring creativity, responsibility, and a strong understanding of words and stories to every project. Whether it’s designing brand communications or writing compelling copy, I strive to make good communication better with integrity and a love for the craft.…

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My name is Marja Suurmunne, and I am an art director and advertising professional passionate about creating perfect visuals and clear communication. With decades of experience in art direction and campaign ideation, I have worked both in fast-paced agency environments and as an independent entrepreneur. I believe in customer-oriented design and proactive processes to deliver the best results.

I bring creativity, responsibility, and a strong understanding of words and stories to every project. Whether it’s designing brand communications or writing compelling copy, I strive to make good communication better with integrity and a love for the craft.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Swedish
Advanced

Work Experience

Entrepreneur at Kummitäti
January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2024
Worked as an entrepreneur creating visual and brand identities, advertising campaigns for direct mail, print and web, content creation, magazine and book layouts for B to B and B to C clients. Managed projects for various businesses including Forma Publishing Group, A-lehdet, Hotelli Helka, Sanoma, Metso, Fortum, SEK, Kekkilä-BVB, Neova, TerraWise, and BTS ry.
Art director, campaign planner at Planeetta 10 Oy
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Directed art and planned campaigns for Forma Publishing Group, Hotelli Helka, Sanoma Magazines, and Taloussanomat among others.
Art director, campaign planner at Grey Direct Oy
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2006
Served as art director and campaign planner for clients such as Posti, Valio, Tele/Sonera/Teliasonera, Nordea, Hotel Kämp, Finnair, and other top companies.
Copywriter, graphic designer at WSOY Learning
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996
Worked as a copywriter and graphic designer developing marketing materials.
Project manager, copywriter at Markkinointikoski
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1992
Managed projects and performed copywriting duties.
Entrepreneur at Kummitäti
January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2024
Visual and brand identities, advertising campaigns for direct mail, print and web, content creation, magazine and book layouts, covering both B2B and B2C. Successfully completed projects for various businesses including Forma Publishing Group, A-lehdet, Hotelli Helka, Sanoma, Metso, Fortum, SEK, Kekkilä-BVB, Neova, TerraWise, and BTS ry.
Art director, campaign planner at Planeetta 10 Oy
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Led art direction and campaign planning for Forma Publishing Group, Hotelli Helka, Sanoma Magazines, and Taloussanomat among others.
Art director, campaign planner at Grey Direct Oy
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2006
Managed art direction and campaign planning for top companies including Posti, Valio, Tele/Sonera/Teliasonera, Nordea, Hotel Kämp, and Finnair.
Copywriter, graphic designer at WSOY Learning
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996
Produced copywriting and graphic design materials.
Project manager, copywriter at Markkinointikoski
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1992
Managed projects and performed copywriting duties.

Education

Bachelor of Culture and Arts at Metropolia Helsinki
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
High school graduate at Salpausselän lukio, Lahti
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982
Business College graduate at Lahti Business School
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1986
Bachelor of Culture and Arts at Metropolia Helsinki
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
High school graduate at Salpausselän lukio, Lahti
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982
Business College graduate at Lahti Business School
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1986

Qualifications

PROTOMO – Product and service innovator
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
PROTOMO – Product and service innovator
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Telecommunications

Skills

Experience Level