Hi, I’m Sara Festin, a Stockholm-based graphic designer and marketing professional. I freelance for international brands delivering logos, catalogs, web content, and campaigns, with experience across print and digital media. I enjoy helping small businesses grow their visual identity and online presence through thoughtful design and clear messaging. I thrive in collaborative teams and by myself, turning ideas into engaging visuals and effective communications. My background spans branding, web updates, email marketing, social media, and event support, including life science event coordination in Stockholm and New York City. I’m a fast learner, creative, and solution-oriented, always ready to take on new challenges.…

Sara Festin

Hi, I’m Sara Festin, a Stockholm-based graphic designer and marketing professional. I freelance for international brands delivering logos, catalogs, web content, and campaigns, with experience across print and digital media. I enjoy helping small businesses grow their visual identity and online presence through thoughtful design and clear messaging. I thrive in collaborative teams and by myself, turning ideas into engaging visuals and effective communications. My background spans branding, web updates, email marketing, social media, and event support, including life science event coordination in Stockholm and New York City. I’m a fast learner, creative, and solution-oriented, always ready to take on new challenges.…

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Hi, I’m Sara Festin, a Stockholm-based graphic designer and marketing professional. I freelance for international brands delivering logos, catalogs, web content, and campaigns, with experience across print and digital media. I enjoy helping small businesses grow their visual identity and online presence through thoughtful design and clear messaging.

I thrive in collaborative teams and by myself, turning ideas into engaging visuals and effective communications. My background spans branding, web updates, email marketing, social media, and event support, including life science event coordination in Stockholm and New York City. I’m a fast learner, creative, and solution-oriented, always ready to take on new challenges.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Grafisk formgivare/Assistent at sarafestin.com
January 1, 2016 - June 6, 2023
Freelanced as a graphic designer assisting various companies in Stockholm and New York City, including House of Shapes, Zenicor, Snö of Sweden, and DuHaan Groupe Inc. Responsibilities included creating marketing materials for life science events and acting as an assistant to the Chairman & Founder.
Marknadsassistent/Grafisk formgivare at Snö of Sweden
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Full-time role as marketing assistant and graphic designer for the jewelry brand Snö of Sweden. Tasks included daily updates of the website, reseller portal, and webshop, as well as producing graphic materials like catalogs and signs.
Marknadsförare/Grafisk formgivare at House of Shapes
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Full-time position as marketer and graphic designer at the dance school House of Shapes. Responsible for marketing, social media management, website updates, and the production of all graphic materials.
Grafisk formgivare at MittMedia (now part of Bonnier News)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Full-time graphic designer producing print ads and creating campaigns for newspapers across northern Sweden.
Grafisk formgivare at Promedia (now part of Bonnier News)
July 4, 2011 - August 5, 2011
Summer job as a graphic designer producing print ads for newspapers in central Sweden. Responsibilities included designing ads independently based on client requests using Adobe CS programs.
Grafisk formgivare/Assistent at SARAFESTIN.COM
January 1, 2016 - June 15, 2024
Freelanced as a graphic designer for various companies in Stockholm and New York City such as House of Shapes, Zenicor, Snö of Sweden and DuHaan Groupe Inc. Mainly assisted DuHaan Groupe Inc. with material for life science events and supported their Chairman & Founder. Lived in New York City for six years.
Marknadsassistent/Grafisk formgivare at SNÖ OF SWEDEN
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Held a full-time role as marketing assistant and graphic designer for the jewelry brand SNÖ of Sweden. Daily tasks included updating the website, reseller portal, webshop, and producing all graphic material such as catalogs and signage.
Marknadsförare/Grafisk formgivare at HOUSE OF SHAPES
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Full-time marketing and graphic design position at the dance school House of Shapes. Responsible for marketing, social media, website updates and producing all graphic materials.
Grafisk formgivare at MITTMEDIA
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Full-time graphic designer at media company MittMedia (now part of Bonnier News). Produced daily print advertisements and campaign material for newspapers throughout northern Sweden.
Grafisk formgivare at PROMEDIA
July 4, 2011 - August 5, 2011
Summer job as graphic designer at Promedia, producing daily print ads for newspapers in central Sweden. Worked independently creating advertisements according to client requests using Adobe CS programs.
Grafisk formgivare/Assistent at EGENFÖRETAGARE - SARAFESTIN.COM
January 1, 2016 - June 8, 2024
Freelance graphic designer working with various companies in Stockholm and New York City, including House of Shapes, Zenicor, Snö of Sweden, and DuHaan Groupe Inc. Supported life science events material and assisted the Chairman & Founder at DuHaan Groupe Inc. Lived in New York City for six years.
Marknadsassistent/Grafisk formgivare at SNÖ OF SWEDEN - SNOOFSWEDEN.COM
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Full-time marketing assistant and graphic designer for the jewelry brand SNÖ of Sweden. Managed daily updates to the website, reseller portal, webshop, and created all graphic materials such as catalogs and signage.
Marknadsförare/Grafisk formgivare at HOUSE OF SHAPES - HOUSEOFSHAPES.SE
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Full-time marketer and graphic designer at the dance school House of Shapes. Responsible for marketing, social media, website updates, and all graphic material production.
Grafisk formgivare at MITTMEDIA
January 1, 2011 - August 1, 2014
Full-time graphic designer at MittMedia, part of Bonnier News. Produced print advertisements daily and created campaigns with colleagues for newspapers across northern Sweden.
Grafisk formgivare at PROMEDIA
July 4, 2011 - August 5, 2011
Summer job as a graphic designer producing print advertisements for newspapers in central Sweden using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Graphic Designer at SARAFESTIN.COM
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance graphic designer for clients including House of Shapes, Zenicor, Snö of Sweden and SALSS; works on digital and print materials; assisted Barbro Ehnbom with life science events in Stockholm and New York City.
Dog Walker at Self-employed (NYC)
January 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Dog walker in NYC; managed 15-20 dogs daily, 30-45 minutes per walk; coordinated with families to provide reliable daily care.
Marketing Assistant / Graphic Designer at SNÖ of Sweden
December 31, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Full-time marketing assistant/graphic designer; updated website, social media, retailer portal and web shop; created catalogs and signs; supported cashier concept store in Gamla Stan.
Marketer / Graphic Designer at House of Shapes
December 31, 2015 - October 21, 2025
Marketing/graphic design; responsible for marketing, social media, website updates, and producing all graphic material; front desk support at times.
Graphic Designer at MittMedia
December 31, 2014 - October 21, 2025
Graphic designer; produced daily print ads for newspapers; developed campaigns and bus ads; organized Open House events.
Graphic Designer at Promedia
August 31, 2011 - October 21, 2025
Summer job as a graphic designer; produced print advertisements for newspapers in Central Sweden.
Cleaner at Scandic Hotels
December 31, 2010 - October 21, 2025
Summer job cleaning hotel rooms.
Verifier at Recall Dokumenthuset AB
August 31, 2008 - October 21, 2025
Summer job as a verifier; document management, scanning in production and daily verification; ensured accuracy and responsibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Mälardalens högskola, Eskilstuna
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
High School Diploma at Wargentinskolan/Jämtlands gymnasium, Östersund
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Arts at Mälardalens högskola, Eskilstuna
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
High School Diploma at Wargentinskolan/Jämtlands gymnasium, Östersund
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Arts at Mälardalens högskola, Eskilstuna
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
High School Diploma at Wargentinskolan/Jämtlands gymnasium, Östersund
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Arts degree at Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna, Sweden
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
General English Course - Proficiency at Kaplan International, Empire State Building, New York City, USA
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Online Courses in Marketing and Social Media at Stockholm School of Business
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Marketing and Social Media for the Hospitality Industry at Travel Education Centre
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

General English - Level: Proficiency
September 1, 2017 - April 7, 2017
General English - Level: Proficiency
January 9, 2017 - April 7, 2017
General English - Level: Proficiency
January 9, 2017 - April 7, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Consumer Goods, Education, Travel & Hospitality

Skills

Experience Level