Artist, illustrator, and graphic designer with over a decade of international experience across advertising, tech, and fine art. A versatile visual creative skilled in visual storytelling, branding, illustration, and web design. Freelancing globally since 2017, creating everything from logos and publications to playful caricatures and custom visual identities.

Fia Mad Mats

Artist, illustrator, and graphic designer with over a decade of international experience across advertising, tech, and fine art. A versatile visual creative skilled in visual storytelling, branding, illustration, and web design. Freelancing globally since 2017, creating everything from logos and publications to playful caricatures and custom visual identities.

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Artist, illustrator, and graphic designer with over a decade of international experience across advertising, tech, and fine art. A versatile visual creative skilled in visual storytelling, branding, illustration, and web design. Freelancing globally since 2017, creating everything from logos and publications to playful caricatures and custom visual identities.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Director at Foursquare
September 2, 2013 - August 28, 2017
Led visual strategy and design for digital platforms, working closely with the B2B sales team and marketing department to develop visual assets and effective campaign strategies. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered, results-driven design solutions. Designed and executed a collaborative mural at Foursquare’s San Francisco office, working closely with staff to enhance the work environment and strengthen company culture. Managed recruitment processes, including interviewing candidates, evaluation and feedback, as well as mentoring and collaborating with interns.
Caricature Artists at NYCSketches
June 2, 2023 - June 27, 2025
Caricature artist working live at parties and corporate events drawing portraits and fashion sketches on paper and digitally.

Education

BFA at Concordia University, Montreal
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2008
MFA at New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture
August 29, 2017 - May 27, 2019
Certificate in Digital Media at Hyper Island, Stockholm
September 1, 2010 - May 22, 2012

Qualifications

Adobe creative suite
January 22, 2009 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Transportation & Logistics