I'm Niklas Thalén, a graphic designer and art director with over 25 years of experience shaping digital media experiences in Stockholm and beyond. I've built a diverse portfolio across multiple disciplines, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver visually compelling campaigns and brand identities. I thrive on challenging problems and creative problem solving, driven by innovation and teamwork. Feel free to browse my portfolio on Behance and connect with me on LinkedIn for opportunities.

Niklas Thalén

I'm Niklas Thalén, a graphic designer and art director with over 25 years of experience shaping digital media experiences in Stockholm and beyond. I've built a diverse portfolio across multiple disciplines, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver visually compelling campaigns and brand identities. I thrive on challenging problems and creative problem solving, driven by innovation and teamwork. Feel free to browse my portfolio on Behance and connect with me on LinkedIn for opportunities.

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I’m Niklas Thalén, a graphic designer and art director with over 25 years of experience shaping digital media experiences in Stockholm and beyond. I’ve built a diverse portfolio across multiple disciplines, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver visually compelling campaigns and brand identities.

I thrive on challenging problems and creative problem solving, driven by innovation and teamwork. Feel free to browse my portfolio on Behance and connect with me on LinkedIn for opportunities.

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Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Design/Art Director at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Provided graphic design and art direction services on a freelance basis, contributing to various projects since 2011 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Graphic Designer/Art Director at Apache
December 31, 2010 - August 21, 2025
Worked as a graphic designer and art director focusing on creative digital media projects in Los Angeles, California, during 2010.
Graphic Designer/Art Director at Mondaybar
December 31, 2009 - August 21, 2025
Served as graphic designer and art director contributing creative designs for projects in Stockholm, Sweden, during 2009.
Flash Developer at PATRIK STHLM
December 31, 2008 - August 21, 2025
Flash development focused on interactive media projects in Stockholm, Sweden, during 2008.
Flash Developer at Tree House
December 31, 2008 - August 21, 2025
Flash developer creating rich media content in Stockholm, Sweden, during 2008.
Graphic Designer at Beemobile
December 31, 2007 - August 21, 2025
Graphic design tasks for mobile and digital media in Stockholm, Sweden, during 2007.
Flash Developer at Cloud 9
December 31, 2006 - August 21, 2025
Engaged in Flash development for digital projects in Stockholm, Sweden, during 2006.
Graphic Designer at Ogilvy
December 31, 2005 - August 21, 2025
Contributed as a graphic designer for creative advertising and communication projects in Stockholm, Sweden, during 2005.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Art Director at Freelance
December 31, 2005 - August 21, 2025
Managed freelance graphic design and art direction projects in Stockholm, Sweden from 2002 to 2005.
Graphic Designer/Art Director at Utero DigitalMedia
December 31, 2001 - August 21, 2025
Worked in design and art direction for digital media projects in Stockholm, Sweden from 1998 to 2001.
Graphic Designer at Sure DigilMedia
December 31, 1998 - August 21, 2025
Graphic design for digital media projects in Stockholm, Sweden from 1997 to 1998.
Graphic Designer at Pir New World Media
December 31, 1997 - August 21, 2025
Graphic designer role focusing on creative projects in Stockholm, Sweden from 1996 to 1997.
Graphic Designer at Hanser & Co
December 31, 1996 - August 21, 2025
Provided graphic design services in Stockholm, Sweden from 1995 to 1996.
Graphic Designer/Art Director at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance graphic design and art direction for clients, delivering visual identities and campaigns across various media.
Graphic Designer/Art Director at Freelance
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Freelance graphic design and art direction for various clients, delivering creative concepts and production-ready visuals.
Graphic Designer/Art Director at Utero DigitalMedia
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Graphic design and art direction for digital media projects and campaigns.
Graphic Designer at Sure DigilMedia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Graphic design work across print and digital media.
Graphic Designer at Pir New World Media
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Graphic design contributions for media projects.
Graphic Designer at Hanser & Co
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Graphic design responsibilities within a publishing/creative environment.

Education

Graphic Designer/Art Director at Forsbergs Dagskola i grafisk design och bild
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
Graphic Design at RMI Berghs School of Communication
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992
Postproduktion För Film & TV at SBFH
August 21, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Graphic Designer/Art Director at Forsbergs
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Graphic Design at RMI Berghs School of Communication
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Postproduktion För Film & TV at SBFH
August 21, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Postproduktion För Film & TV at SBFH
January 8, 2025 - May 30, 2025

Qualifications

Embryo Design Award
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Embryo Design Award
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming, Computers & Electronics, Other