Hi, I’m Sandija Lapina, a designer focused on branding, packaging, and digital experiences. I build visual identities that are clear, memorable, and grounded in strategy, drawing on experience across social media, web design, and full brand development to help businesses grow through thoughtful, elevated design. I’m naturally curious about how design and technology evolve together, and I’m constantly learning, experimenting, and refining my process to stay ahead of what’s next.…

Sandija Lapina

Hi, I’m Sandija Lapina, a designer focused on branding, packaging, and digital experiences. I build visual identities that are clear, memorable, and grounded in strategy, drawing on experience across social media, web design, and full brand development to help businesses grow through thoughtful, elevated design. I’m naturally curious about how design and technology evolve together, and I’m constantly learning, experimenting, and refining my process to stay ahead of what’s next.…

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Hi, I’m Sandija Lapina, a designer focused on branding, packaging, and digital experiences. I build visual identities that are clear, memorable, and grounded in strategy, drawing on experience across social media, web design, and full brand development to help businesses grow through thoughtful, elevated design.

I’m naturally curious about how design and technology evolve together, and I’m constantly learning, experimenting, and refining my process to stay ahead of what’s next.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Latvian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate
Danish
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer (Part-Time) at Shotgunwear
May 1, 2025 - Present
Create email campaigns, digital visuals, and flexible layout systems for seasonal releases — including modular templates optimized for mobile.
SoMe marketer & Graphic Designer at Shotgun
May 1, 2025 - June 9, 2025
Responsible for social media marketing and graphic design, creating engaging content and visuals to drive brand awareness and online presence.
Graphic Designer (Part-Time) at Wildgrain
March 1, 2025 - Present
Specialize in packaging design, delivering consistent, polished packaging for Wildgrain’s product line.
Graphic Designer at Wildgrain
March 1, 2025 - June 9, 2025
Designing graphic materials to support brand identity and communications, contributing to visual content development across media.
Self-Employed / Freelance Designer at Bambi Creative Lab
February 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver full-scope design services, creating brand identities, websites, social content, packaging, and marketing materials. Collaborate directly with business owners to produce strategic, cohesive visual outcomes.
Freelance Designer at Bambi Creative Lab
February 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver full-scope design services, creating brand identities, websites, social content, packaging, and marketing materials. Collaborate directly with business owners to produce strategic, cohesive visual outcomes.
Digital media specialist at Catch Sushi Bar & Cocktails
April 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
Managed digital media strategies, including social media presence and digital marketing campaigns, to enhance customer engagement and brand visibility.
Graphic Designer & Brand Partner at Catch Sushi Bar & Cocktails
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Led all graphic design, branding, and visual communication for the restaurant, including menus, signage, marketing assets, and social media content. Directed photography and visual storytelling to build a cohesive digital presence. Built and maintained the restaurant’s WordPress website. Partnered with owners as they expanded their restaurant group, creating full branding suites and visual identities for new concepts, and continuing to support rebrands and launches across the portfolio.
Founder & Creative Director at Bambi Creative Lab
February 1, 2020 - June 9, 2025
Founded and led a creative agency specializing in branding, packaging, and print system design. Managed projects from concept to execution, ensuring cohesive brand messaging and impactful visual identities. Also handled freelance work until February 2025 before becoming officially self-employed.

Education

Bachelor in Digital Concept Development at University College of Northern Denmark
September 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023
AP in Design, Technology and Business at University College of Northern Denmark
August 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
Secondary education at Riga 3rd State gymnasium, Latvia
September 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019
AP in Design, Technology and Business at University College of Northern Denmark
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor in Digital Concept Development at University College of Northern Denmark
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Secondary Education: Commerce-Diplomacy & Languages at Riga 3rd State Gymnasium, Latvia
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
AP in Design, Technology and Business at University College of Northern Denmark
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor in Digital Concept Development at University College of Northern Denmark
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Commerce-Diplomacy & Languages at Riga 3rd State Gymnasium
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
AP in Design, Technology and Business at University College of Northern Denmark
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor in Digital Concept Development at University College of Northern Denmark
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Secondary Education at Riga 3rd State Gymnasium, Latvia
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
AP in Design, Technology and Business at University College of Northern Denmark
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor in Digital Concept Development at University College of Northern Denmark
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Commerce-Diplomacy & Languages at Riga 3rd State gymnasium, Latvia
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Other

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