I’m a Helsinki-based graphic designer and photographer working at the intersection of brand and image-making, available worldwide. With a fashion photography background and several years of professional design experience, I create clear, considered visual identities, campaign-ready assets, and polished photography with an editorial sensibility. I help brands look premium and consistent across every touchpoint, from identity and layout to social-first content and light motion. That includes short-form video edits and simple animated graphics that keep your visuals sharp, current, and platform-ready. I’m calm, dependable, and detail-led. I take ownership, keep projects moving, and deliver to a high standard with minimal back-and-forth. Especially interested in fashion, beauty, food, community, and music, and open to ambitious brands anywhere. Remote collaborations worldwide, and on-location in Helsinki.

Aya Brace

I’m a Helsinki-based graphic designer and photographer working at the intersection of brand and image-making, available worldwide. With a fashion photography background and several years of professional design experience, I create clear, considered visual identities, campaign-ready assets, and polished photography with an editorial sensibility. I help brands look premium and consistent across every touchpoint, from identity and layout to social-first content and light motion. That includes short-form video edits and simple animated graphics that keep your visuals sharp, current, and platform-ready. I’m calm, dependable, and detail-led. I take ownership, keep projects moving, and deliver to a high standard with minimal back-and-forth. Especially interested in fashion, beauty, food, community, and music, and open to ambitious brands anywhere. Remote collaborations worldwide, and on-location in Helsinki.

Next availability:
February 16, 2026

I’m a Helsinki-based graphic designer and photographer working at the intersection of brand and image-making, available worldwide.

With a fashion photography background and several years of professional design experience, I create clear, considered visual identities, campaign-ready assets, and polished photography with an editorial sensibility. I help brands look premium and consistent across every touchpoint, from identity and layout to social-first content and light motion. That includes short-form video edits and simple animated graphics that keep your visuals sharp, current, and platform-ready.

I’m calm, dependable, and detail-led. I take ownership, keep projects moving, and deliver to a high standard with minimal back-and-forth. Especially interested in fashion, beauty, food, community, and music, and open to ambitious brands anywhere. Remote collaborations worldwide, and on-location in Helsinki.

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Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Miltton Oy
January 15, 2021 - April 30, 2025
Full-time in-house designer producing, campaigns, social motion assets and brand guidelines for Nordic and global clients.
Photographer at Freelance
September 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
End-to-end stills and short-form video: concept, shoot, retouch, deliver.
Graphic Desginer & Photographer at Studio Aya Brace
May 1, 2025 - Present
I offer design and image-making for brands, working across brand identity systems, web design, print and layout, photography, and moving image.

Education

BA (Hons) Fashion Photography at University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Practice-led degree focused on fashion image-making, visual storytelling and concept development. Developed projects from research and references through to production, including art direction, casting, styling collaboration, studio and location shoots, and post-production. Explored contemporary fashion culture, editorial conventions and critical approaches to image representation.
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at University of the Arts London, London College of Communication
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Vocational Qualification Graphic Design at Pekka Halosen Akatemia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Vocational programme focused on applied graphic design and visual communication. Strengthened skills in typography, layout, branding fundamentals and production-ready design across print and digital. Developed concepts through research, iteration and critique, delivering final outcomes with attention to clarity, hierarchy and craft.

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet