I'm Erik Freij, a freelance Illustrator and graphic designer based in Malmö, currently working at Yaas Creative Agency. I'm a recent master's graduate from LTH, Lunds faculty of industrial design, seeking a role in furniture and accessory design. I'm a team player, quick learner and thrive under pressure.…

Erik Freij

I'm Erik Freij, a freelance Illustrator and graphic designer based in Malmö, currently working at Yaas Creative Agency. I'm a recent master's graduate from LTH, Lunds faculty of industrial design, seeking a role in furniture and accessory design. I'm a team player, quick learner and thrive under pressure.…

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I’m Erik Freij, a freelance Illustrator and graphic designer based in Malmö, currently working at Yaas Creative Agency.

I’m a recent master’s graduate from LTH, Lunds faculty of industrial design, seeking a role in furniture and accessory design. I’m a team player, quick learner and thrive under pressure.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator
October 1, 2021 - Present
Specialised in screen printing and pattern making; merchandise development; lifestyle branding.
Freelance Illustrator at Mispel Design Studio
October 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Delivered graphic and illustrative solutions for branding, pattern making, and product visuals.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Yaas Creative Studio
September 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to graphic layouts, branding, and product visuals; cross-disciplinary collaboration with studio teams.
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Self-employed (Freelancer)
October 1, 2021 - Present
Provide graphic and illustration solutions for clients, including branding, layout, social media graphics, packaging, and merchandise. Specialised in screen printing and pattern making, with hands-on experience in rapid prototyping.
Designer / Pattern Maker at Mispel Design Studio
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Developed patterns, textiles, and branding assets; contributed to product development and merchandise strategies; collaborated with teams to deliver graphic/illustrative solutions.
Graphic Designer at Yaas Creative Studio
September 1, 2025 - Present
Design and deliver visual branding, layouts, packaging, illustration, and digital content as part of a small studio team; coordinate with colleagues to ensure punctual delivery and cohesive design language.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
October 1, 2021 - Present
Four years experience as freelance illustrator delivering graphic and illustrative solutions to clients; responsibilities include branding, layout, patternmaking (print), iconography, illustration, textile design, social media design, technical sketching, rapid ideation and prototyping; hands-on making across carpentry, ceramics, metalwork, luminaire construction, silversmithing, and blacksmithing; proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Fusion 360.
Graphic Designer at Mispel Design Studio
October 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025
Specialised in branding, layout, patternmaking (print), iconography, illustration, textile, social media, technical sketching, rapid ideation and prototyping.
Graphic Designer at Yaas Creative Studio
September 1, 2025 - Present
Based in Malmö; current occupation as graphic designer. Involves branding, layouts, packaging design and related graphic/illustrative work.

Education

BA in Illustration at Falmouth School of Illustration
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
BA in Illustration at University of Brighton (Grand Parade campus)
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
MA in Industrial Design at Lund University IKDC, Department of Industrial Design
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
BA Illustration at Falmouth School of Illustration
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
MA Industrial Design at Lunds IKDC Department of Industrial Design
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
BA in illustration and visual communication at Brighton University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
MA in Industrial Design at LTH, IKDC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
BA in Illustration and Visual Communication at University of Brighton & Falmouth School of Illustration
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
MA in Industrial Design at LTH, IKDC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
BA (Hons) in Illustration and Visual Communication at Brighton University, Grand Parade; Falmouth School of Illustration
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
MA in Industrial Design at LTH, IKDC
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Other, Retail

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