Art Director / UX Designer / UI Designer/ I am a senior design leader with over ten years of experience in UX and product design, and more than two decades as an Art Director and Graphic Designer in brand development and visual identities. I thrive on developing services that feel intuitive and relevant—and I enjoy building teams and ways of working where people and ideas can grow. I work across research, discovery and design strategy, to design systems, UI design, prototypes and implementation. I move naturally between the big picture and the details, and I’m comfortable in both strategic and hands-on work. Over the years I have led design efforts, coached teams, and strengthened collaboration between product, design and development, with quality and clarity as essential in fast-changing environments.

Carolin Sundquist Ballester

Art Director / UX Designer / UI Designer/ I am a senior design leader with over ten years of experience in UX and product design, and more than two decades as an Art Director and Graphic Designer in brand development and visual identities. I thrive on developing services that feel intuitive and relevant—and I enjoy building teams and ways of working where people and ideas can grow. I work across research, discovery and design strategy, to design systems, UI design, prototypes and implementation. I move naturally between the big picture and the details, and I’m comfortable in both strategic and hands-on work. Over the years I have led design efforts, coached teams, and strengthened collaboration between product, design and development, with quality and clarity as essential in fast-changing environments.

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Art Director / UX Designer / UI Designer/ I am a senior design leader with over ten years of experience in UX and product design, and more than two decades as an Art Director and Graphic Designer in brand development and visual identities. I thrive on developing services that feel intuitive and relevant—and I enjoy building teams and ways of working where people and ideas can grow.
I work across research, discovery and design strategy, to design systems, UI design, prototypes and implementation. I move naturally between the big picture and the details, and I’m comfortable in both strategic and hands-on work. Over the years I have led design efforts, coached teams, and strengthened collaboration between product, design and development, with quality and clarity as essential in fast-changing environments.

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Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

UX Designer / UI Designer / Visual Designer at Public Employment Services of Sweden (Arbetsförmedlingen)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead UX, UI and visual design for public employment services; involved in research, discovery, design strategy, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration; responsible for quality and clarity in fast-changing environments.
Art Director Design Lead at Public Employment Services of Sweden (Arbetsförmedlingen)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Led design work across teams, coached designers, strengthened collaboration between product, design and development; focused on intuitive, relevant service design and cohesive digital experiences.
Senior Art Director at Public Employment Services of Sweden (Arbetsförmedlingen)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Led art direction initiatives, contributed to brand and visual identity across projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Design Director / Visual Merchandiser / Project Manager at Daknight Productions (Webbyrå)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Led design direction, visual merchandising and project management for clients; delivered on-brand visual identities and digital design.
Account Manager / Deputy Bureau Leader at Greate Beyond (Politisk kampanjbyrå)
November 1, 2013 - August 1, 2014
Managed accounts and supported campaign leadership; worked on political campaigns.
Teamleader / Senior Designer / Art Director at Essen International (Varumärkes & Designbyrå)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Led teams, delivered design output for branding and identity work, and acted as Art Director for clients.
Deputy Concept Manager at Amore Brand Identity Studios (Designbyrå)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Supported concept development and design direction.
Design Director / Art Director / Graphic Designer / Projektledare at Carolin Sundquist Design Consulting
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Led design projects; designed branding, identities and graphic design; project management.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Stockholm Design Lab (Varumärkes & Designbyrå)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2006
Graphic design and art direction for branding and design projects.
Graphic Designer / Art Director at Eklöf & Forsberg (Reklambyrå)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Graphic design and art direction.

Education

Process Design and Facilitation at Hyper Island, Sweden
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
UX Product Development at Berghs School of Communication, Sweden
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Graphic Design & Computer Art at School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Author Course at New York University, USA
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Graphic Design & Advertising at Forsbergs Design, Sweden
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Certified Garden Designer at Trädgårdsakademin
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Certified Garden Designer
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Government, Real Estate & Construction, Other