Hi, I'm Jeppe Gjesti, a seasoned designer and art director with over 25 years of experience in the advertising and design industry. I've worked with some of Norway's largest brands including DNB, Equinor, and IKEA, developing strategic design, campaign materials, logos, visual identities, and editorial design. My passion lies in creating functional, effective designs paired with strong concepts and clear communication. Throughout my career, I've held roles from art director to senior designer and creative leader, guiding teams and design production. I've been recognized with multiple awards for my work and take pride in delivering designs that not only look great but also solve real communication challenges for my clients.

Jeppe Gjesti

Hi, I'm Jeppe Gjesti, a seasoned designer and art director with over 25 years of experience in the advertising and design industry. I've worked with some of Norway's largest brands including DNB, Equinor, and IKEA, developing strategic design, campaign materials, logos, visual identities, and editorial design. My passion lies in creating functional, effective designs paired with strong concepts and clear communication. Throughout my career, I've held roles from art director to senior designer and creative leader, guiding teams and design production. I've been recognized with multiple awards for my work and take pride in delivering designs that not only look great but also solve real communication challenges for my clients.

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Hi, I’m Jeppe Gjesti, a seasoned designer and art director with over 25 years of experience in the advertising and design industry. I’ve worked with some of Norway’s largest brands including DNB, Equinor, and IKEA, developing strategic design, campaign materials, logos, visual identities, and editorial design. My passion lies in creating functional, effective designs paired with strong concepts and clear communication.

Throughout my career, I’ve held roles from art director to senior designer and creative leader, guiding teams and design production. I’ve been recognized with multiple awards for my work and take pride in delivering designs that not only look great but also solve real communication challenges for my clients.

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Work Experience

Art director at Stengraff Design
December 31, 2008 - August 29, 2025
Worked as art director responsible for clients such as Mercedes Benz, Land Rover, Subaru, AS Frankering, and OBOS. Focused on creative leadership and visual communication in advertising campaigns.
Art director / Designer at Ad Undas Design
December 31, 2010 - August 29, 2025
Developed logos, profiles, and campaign designs for clients including Aftenposten and Apotek 1.
Art director / Designer at Gazelle Press
December 31, 2011 - August 29, 2025
Focused primarily on editorial design including redesign of magazines and design for clients like ISS, Hafslund, Securitas, and Ræder.
Art director at Tenk Kommunikasjon
December 31, 2013 - August 29, 2025
Art director role delivering creative direction and visual design services.
Kreativ leder / Art director at Z Event
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025
Led concept development and design for clients such as Meny, Coop, Krogsveen, and Møller Bil. Provided creative leadership in campaign and event presentations.
Designer at Try Reklame
December 31, 2019 - August 29, 2025
Handled design work and client responsibility for brands like Statoil, Gilde, TINE, DNB, Barilla, P4, and Orkla.
Faglig leder / Designer at Try Reklame
December 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Served as designer and professional lead for production and design. Acted as design lead for major clients including DNB, Equinor, and IKEA.
AD/kreatør/senior designer at Edge Branding
January 1, 2023 - Present
Currently employed as art director, creative and senior designer working on brand projects.

Education

Bachelor (Hons) of Visual Communication at Merkantilt Institutt
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services
    paper Creative Portfolio 2016-

    Examples of my work from the last 9 years.