Maria Molbech

Available to hire

Language

Danish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Norwegian
Fluent
Swedish
Advanced
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Selvstændig illustrator og grafiker at Studio Molbech, Norge
January 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022
Freelance illustration and graphic design work for publishers, LEGO, and festivals; also teaching and running design courses.
Tegneunderviser at Eriksminde Efterskole, Ungdomsskolen i Aarhus
October 1, 2018 - Present
Drawing teacher and workshop facilitator.
Underviser at Skolen for Kunst og Design, Den Skandinaviske Designhøjskole, Horsens Billedskole
June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Teaching at design schools; courses in illustration and design.
Residency Participant at LiteratureXchange (Sicily)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Residency focusing on literature exchange and visual storytelling.
Freelance grafiker at Forlaget Silkefyret; LEGO; Skolekantine.dk; Div. festivaller
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Freelance graphic design and illustration for publishers and events.
PR/Grafik-assistent at Fyns Grafiske Værksted
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
PR and graphic assistant duties.
Underviser i keramik at Kulturmaskinen, Odense
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Ceramics teaching.
Underviser i Tekstil, Serigrafi og Grafik at GodsbaneÅbne Værksteder
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Textile, serigraphy and graphic teaching.
Lærervikar at Morten Børup Skole og G. Rye Skole, Skanderborg Kommune
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Substitute teaching.
Salgsmedarbejder at Sinnerup, Kolding
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Sales associate.
Self-employed illustrator and graphic designer at Studio Molbech
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Freelance illustration, graphic design and visual identity projects; client work including VINK Aarhus, Esbjerg Libraries, LEGO, Skolekantine.dk, and various festivals.
Self-employed illustrator and graphic designer at Studio Molbech
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Freelance illustration, graphic design and visual identity projects continued; studio work in Norway.
Underviser at Skolen for Kunst og Design, Den Skandinaviske Designhøjskole, og Horsens Billedskole
June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Teaching and workshop facilitation in design and arts; ceramics and textiles programs.
Freelance grafiker at Forlaget Silkefyret, LEGO, Skolekantine.dk, div. festivaler
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Freelance graphic designer and illustrator for publishers, LEGO, schools, and events.
Underviser i Tekstil, Serigrafi og Grafik at Godsbanens Åbne Værksteder
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Textile, serigraphy and graphic teaching.
Residency at LiteratureXchange (Sicily)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Residency for literature and illustration, followed by ongoing freelance work.
Freelance illustrator/grafiker at VINK Aarhus, Esbjerg Kommunes Biblioteker, div. bands
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Freelance illustration and graphic design for cultural institutions and bands.
Salgsmedarbejder at Sinnerup, Kolding
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Sales assistant roles.
Grafisk facilitering at Design2Network
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Graphic facilitation projects.
Lærervikar at Morten Børup Skole og G.Rye Skole, Skanderborg Kommune
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Substitute teacher roles.
Self-employed Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Studio Molbech
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Independent illustration and graphic design for diverse clients; brand identities, book illustrations, editorial work, and design research.
Self-employed Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Studio Molbech
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Freelance studio work continued with focus on branding, illustration, and visual storytelling.
Instructor at Skolen for Kunst og Design; Den Skandinaviske Designhøjskole; Horsens Billedskole
June 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Teaching illustration and design subjects; curriculum development and workshop guidance.
Freelance Grafiker at Forlaget Silkefyret, LEGO, Skolekantine.dk, Div.festivaller mm.
October 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Illustration and graphic design for publishers, brands, and events.
Residency at LiteratureXchange, Sicily
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Residency focused on literature, illustration, and visual storytelling.
Freelance Illustrator/ Grafiker at VINK Aarhus; Esbjerg Kommunes Biblioteker; Div. Bands
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Freelance illustration and graphic work for libraries, music and cultural events.
Underviser i Tekstil, Serigrafi og Grafik at Godsbanens Åbne Værksteder
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Textile, serigraphy and graphic teaching.

Education

HF med sprog på højniveau at Th.Langs HF og VUC, Silkeborg
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Engelsk Sprog og Kultur at Aarhus Universitet
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
BA.Kommunikationsdesign at Designskolen Kolding
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Udveksling, Illustration Fiction at HSLU Design und Kunst, Schweiz
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Cand.Design i Kommunikationsdesign at Kolding Designskole
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
BA.Kommunikationsdesign at Designskolen Kolding
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Cand.Design i Kommunikationsdesign at Kolding Designskole
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Udveksling, Illustration Fiction at HSLU Design und Kunst, Schweiz
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Engelsk Sprog og Kultur at Aarhus Universitet
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Cand.Design i Kommunikationsdesign at Kolding Designskole
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021
BA.Kommunikationsdesign at Designskolen Kolding
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Udveksling, Illustration Fiction at HSLU Design und Kunst, Schweiz
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Skolen for Kunst og Design, Aarhus at Aarhus
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Engelsk Sprog og Kultur at Aarhus Universitet
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
HF med sprog på højniveau at Th.Langs HF og VUC, Silkeborg
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
HF med sprog på højniveau at Th.Langs HF og VUC, Silkeborg
January 1, 2024 - April 20, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Animate
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Storyboarding training with Mads Juul
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Cand.Design i Kommunikationsdesign
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
BA.Kommunikationsdesign
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Udveksling, Illustration Fiction
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Engelsk Sprog og Kultur
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Industry Experience

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