I'm a graphic designer with experience in digital design, layout and visual communication. I recently completed a two-year program in Digital Content Design, and I bring over 10 years of experience from agency and in-house environments. I have a strong background in print and a passion for typography, layout, and visual hierarchy. I enjoy creating clear, consistent, and effective designs across digital and print formats for diverse brands and audiences. I'm comfortable collaborating across channels and brands, and I incorporate AI as part of the design process to explore ideas and develop concepts. I thrive in teams and value clean, accessible design.

Sonja Hyllander Naess

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I'm a graphic designer with experience in digital design, layout and visual communication. I recently completed a two-year program in Digital Content Design, and I bring over 10 years of experience from agency and in-house environments. I have a strong background in print and a passion for typography, layout, and visual hierarchy. I enjoy creating clear, consistent, and effective designs across digital and print formats for diverse brands and audiences. I'm comfortable collaborating across channels and brands, and I incorporate AI as part of the design process to explore ideas and develop concepts. I thrive in teams and value clean, accessible design.

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I’m a graphic designer with experience in digital design, layout and visual communication. I recently completed a two-year program in Digital Content Design, and I bring over 10 years of experience from agency and in-house environments. I have a strong background in print and a passion for typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.

I enjoy creating clear, consistent, and effective designs across digital and print formats for diverse brands and audiences. I’m comfortable collaborating across channels and brands, and I incorporate AI as part of the design process to explore ideas and develop concepts. I thrive in teams and value clean, accessible design.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer & Production Lead at Fazer
February 6, 2005 - May 24, 2015
Led brand assets, campaigns and packaging across digital and print. Managed projects, production planning and visual consistency across all touchpoints.
Graphic Production Artist at Markus Advertising Agency
August 7, 2000 - January 3, 2005
Created brochures, annual reports and campaign material. Focus on layout, typography and print production.
Design Intern at OTW
January 11, 2026 - April 17, 2026
Worked with campaigns, digital assets and brand execution across multiple channels.
Design Intern at JumpYard
April 7, 2025 - June 21, 2026
Created campaigns including copy, ads and social media carousels. Contributed to brand guidelines and visual direction across digital channels.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
September 2, 2018 - November 22, 2026
Cookbook design: layout, typography and visual identity.

Education

Graphic Design (Graphic Technology & Communication) at GRAFISKA Institutet / Stockholm University
November 30, 0002 - May 4, 2026
Advertising and Sales at Stockholm University
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Typography and Visual Communication (Short Courses) at Berghs School of Communication
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Graphic Technology and Communication at Grafisk Institut / Stockholm University
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Advertising and Sales, Project Management Program at Stockholm University
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Typography, Visual Communication at Berghs School of Communication
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Illustration, Graphic Design at Folkuniversitetet
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Diploma in Digital Content Design at Medieinstitutet
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Graphic Technology and Communication at Stockholm University / Grafisk Institutet
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Typography, Visual Communication (Short Courses) at Berghs School of Communication
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
3D CAD, Visualization at BMV Studio
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Illustration, Graphic Design at Folkuniversitetet
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Advertising and Sales, Project Management Program at Stockholm University
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Advertising and Sales, Project Management Program at Stockholm University
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Typography, Visual Communication at Bergs
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
3D CAD, Visualization at BMV Studio
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Illustration, Graphic Design at Folkuniversitetet
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Advertising and Sales, Project Management Program at Stockholm University
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Typography, Visual Communication (Short Course) at Bergs
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Graphic Technology and Communication at Stockholm University / Grafiska Institutet
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Typography & Visual Communication at Bergen Short Courses
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
3D CAD & Visualization at BMVS Studio
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Illustration & Graphic Design at Folkuniversitetet
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Advertising & Sales, Project Management Program at Stockholm University
November 30, 0002 - May 4, 2026

Qualifications

Typography Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
3D CAD & Visualization Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Advertising & Project Management Program
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Digital Content Design (2-year program)
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing