I am passionate about developing brand design, offering both complex design systems for large multinational companies and creative solutions for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs. With over 30 years of international experience in respected companies, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. During my long career, I spent nearly 15 years abroad, collaborating with renowned branding agencies around the world — including Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, London, Sydney, and Edinburgh. This has given me significant insight into brand development, brand expansion, and the creation of diverse, tailored design systems suitable for both B2B and B2C clients. I was excited to read the requirements for this role, as I feel I would be a great fit for your team. I believe I can offer the expertise and vision you are looking for. In addition, having run my own award-winning design business, I also understand the needs and expectations of small business owners. Years of presenting concepts in client meetings, public talks, and even on television have made me a confident and relaxed speaker, capable of communicating ideas clearly and engaging in constructive dialogue. I have also studied artificial intelligence independently, particularly in relation to content design.

Nina A. Ignatius

I am passionate about developing brand design, offering both complex design systems for large multinational companies and creative solutions for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs. With over 30 years of international experience in respected companies, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. During my long career, I spent nearly 15 years abroad, collaborating with renowned branding agencies around the world — including Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, London, Sydney, and Edinburgh. This has given me significant insight into brand development, brand expansion, and the creation of diverse, tailored design systems suitable for both B2B and B2C clients. I was excited to read the requirements for this role, as I feel I would be a great fit for your team. I believe I can offer the expertise and vision you are looking for. In addition, having run my own award-winning design business, I also understand the needs and expectations of small business owners. Years of presenting concepts in client meetings, public talks, and even on television have made me a confident and relaxed speaker, capable of communicating ideas clearly and engaging in constructive dialogue. I have also studied artificial intelligence independently, particularly in relation to content design.

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I am passionate about developing brand design, offering both complex design systems for large multinational companies and creative solutions for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs. With over 30 years of international experience in respected companies, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. During my long career, I spent nearly 15 years abroad, collaborating with renowned branding agencies around the world — including Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, London, Sydney, and Edinburgh. This has given me significant insight into brand development, brand expansion, and the creation of diverse, tailored design systems suitable for both B2B and B2C clients.

I was excited to read the requirements for this role, as I feel I would be a great fit for your team. I believe I can offer the expertise and vision you are looking for. In addition, having run my own award-winning design business, I also understand the needs and expectations of small business owners. Years of presenting concepts in client meetings, public talks, and even on television have made me a confident and relaxed speaker, capable of communicating ideas clearly and engaging in constructive dialogue. I have also studied artificial intelligence independently, particularly in relation to content design.

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Language

Swedish
Fluent
Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Security Advisor at Verisure Oy
May 5, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Employed as Security Advisor in Helsinki from March 24, 2025, to May 5, 2025.
Founder, CEO at Beibamboo Oy
January 1, 2009 - Present
Founded and ran an innovative and award-winning baby clothing design business based in Helsinki.
Creative Director, Head of Design at Tango
December 31, 2007 - August 19, 2025
Led design initiatives including packaging and corporate branding.
Creative Director, Packaging Team Lead at Tango
December 31, 2007 - August 19, 2025
Directed the packaging team, overseeing packaging and corporate branding projects.
Senior Designer, Packaging & Corporate Branding at Tango
December 31, 2006 - August 19, 2025
Worked on packaging and corporate branding projects.
Junior Designer, Packaging & Corporate Branding at Tayburn, Edinburgh
December 31, 2006 - August 19, 2025
Responsible for packaging and corporate branding design work.
Designer at Landor, Sydney
June 30, 2004 - August 19, 2025
Design work including branding and packaging.
Designer at Landor, London
December 31, 2004 - August 19, 2025
Design projects focused on branding and packaging.
Designer at Desgrippes, Gobe & Associates, Tokyo
December 31, 1997 - August 19, 2025
Branding and design work.
Creative Director at Tango, Helsinki
January 1, 2009 - Present
Head of design responsible for leading creative direction and design initiatives.
Creative Director in Charge of the Packaging Team at Unknown
December 31, 2007 - August 19, 2025
Led packaging design team creating packaging concepts and solutions for various brands.
Designer at Desgrippes, Gobe & Assoc., Tokyo
December 31, 1997 - August 19, 2025
Worked in brand design for big global clients with a focus on brand building and bespoke design systems.
Designer at Landor, Sydney
June 30, 2004 - August 19, 2025
Brief 6-month role contributing to branding projects.
Designer at Landor, London
December 31, 2006 - August 19, 2025
Worked on brand and packaging design for various clients.

Education

Arts Studies at Art & Design school
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Académie Charpentier at Académie Charpentier, Paris
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Art & Design student at Académie Charpentier, Paris
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Arts studies (stilleben, art history, layout, typography, packaging) at Art & Design schools
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025

Qualifications

Avainlippu
January 1, 2012 - August 19, 2025
Design Deed of the Year
January 1, 2012 - August 19, 2025
Forbes 40 Women Over Forty
January 1, 2012 - August 19, 2025
Design Deed of the Year
January 1, 2012 - August 19, 2025
Forbes 40 Women Over Forty
January 1, 2012 - August 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment