Hi, I’m Maria Olsen, a designer and storyteller based in Sandvika, Norway. I blend digital design, photography, and content production to help brands communicate effectively across media and platforms. I’m adaptable, curious, and a jack-of-all-trades with a passion for storytelling and knowledge dissemination. I enjoy collaborating across teams and bringing ideas to life through typography, layout, and visuals.

Maria Olsen

Hi, I’m Maria Olsen, a designer and storyteller based in Sandvika, Norway. I blend digital design, photography, and content production to help brands communicate effectively across media and platforms. I’m adaptable, curious, and a jack-of-all-trades with a passion for storytelling and knowledge dissemination. I enjoy collaborating across teams and bringing ideas to life through typography, layout, and visuals.

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Hi, I’m Maria Olsen, a designer and storyteller based in Sandvika, Norway. I blend digital design, photography, and content production to help brands communicate effectively across media and platforms.

I’m adaptable, curious, and a jack-of-all-trades with a passion for storytelling and knowledge dissemination. I enjoy collaborating across teams and bringing ideas to life through typography, layout, and visuals.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Norwegian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Advisor - Communication & Campaigns, Content production, Graphic Designer at Trygg Trafikk
April 1, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Advised on communication campaigns, produced content, and performed graphic design to support safety messaging.
Advisor - Communication & Campaigns, Content production, Graphic Designer at Trygg Trafikk
April 1, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Developed communication campaigns, produced digital content, and designed visuals for campaigns and social channels; collaborated with marketing stakeholders to ensure cohesive messaging.
Graphic Design / Project Work at Thomashawk
March 1, 2022 - September 14, 2025
Graphic design work on a project basis.
Merchandiser & demos at Retail24
January 1, 2019 - September 14, 2025
In-store merchandising and product demonstrations to support sales and brand presence.
Merchandiser & demos at Retail24
January 1, 2019 - September 14, 2025
In-store merchandising and product demonstrations, creating engaging displays, and coordinating with the sales team to support promotional campaigns.
Graphic Design Intern at The Balloon Company
January 1, 2018 - September 14, 2025
Supported graphic design projects, branding materials and visuals for campaigns.
Graphic Design Intern at The Balloon Company
January 1, 2018 - September 14, 2025
Supported the design team with branding, event visuals, and material production; created vector artwork and prepared client presentations.

Education

Bachelor in Visual Communication at University of South-Eastern Norway
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Media & Communication at Gjøvik High School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor in Visual Communication at University of South-Eastern Norway
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Media & Communication at Gjøvik High School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet