My name is Senja, and I am a recently graduated packaging and brand designer, eager to begin my professional career and further develop my skills through hands-on projects. In June 2026, I graduated from LAB University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design and Fine Arts. In 2024, I completed my internship at SMP Deutschland GmbH as a technical product designer. After that, I worked at LAB University of Applied Sciences as a design intern, designing a premium whisky packaging for a client. During my studies, I worked as an event manager for a student association. I was also responsible for the visual communication and marketing of our events.

Senja Helmchen

My name is Senja, and I am a recently graduated packaging and brand designer, eager to begin my professional career and further develop my skills through hands-on projects. In June 2026, I graduated from LAB University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design and Fine Arts. In 2024, I completed my internship at SMP Deutschland GmbH as a technical product designer. After that, I worked at LAB University of Applied Sciences as a design intern, designing a premium whisky packaging for a client. During my studies, I worked as an event manager for a student association. I was also responsible for the visual communication and marketing of our events.

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My name is Senja, and I am a recently graduated packaging and brand designer, eager to begin my professional career and further develop my skills through hands-on projects. In June 2026, I graduated from LAB University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design and Fine Arts. In 2024, I completed my internship at SMP Deutschland GmbH as a technical product designer. After that, I worked at LAB University of Applied Sciences as a design intern, designing a premium whisky packaging for a client. During my studies, I worked as an event manager for a student association. I was also responsible for the visual communication and marketing of our events.

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Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Event Manager at Lahden Muotoilu Instituutti Student Association
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led the organization of 23 events in 2024 for the student association, including planning, logistics, and communications support.
Trainee, Technical Product Design (CAD Exterior) at SMP Deutschland GmbH
June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Technical product design trainee focusing on CAD exterior; supported design and development processes.
Volunteer - Social Media at LAB University of Applied Sciences
January 8, 2025 - December 22, 2025
Social media and visual communications (voluntary work).

Education

Bachelor of Packaging and Brand Design at Lahti University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Technical Product Design Trainee
June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, Retail