Hi, I’m Arvid!
Senior Digital & Motion Designer · 12 years in the game · Co-Founder of GLAS · Swedish Design Awards · Hyper Island alumni
As a kid, I mainly used my textbooks as sketchbooks. It turned out to be great for my art class grades, but not so much for the rest. Since academic education obviously wasn't my cup of tea, I went straight to Hyper Island after high school. I learned a lot about design, myself, and even how a washing machine works.
That was back in 2011. I've tried out a few things between then and now. My career started att the advertising agency Futurniture, then I switched to the only company that doesn't want to get their products sold – Systembolaget. After about a year at the liquor store, I was recruited to the product team of Sweden's first Neo Bank P.F.C. where I played a key role in designing an award-winning fintech app. Eventually, I landed the position of Senior Digital Designer in the Global Brand department at Tibber.
Additionally, I've spent many evenings and weekends working on starting up the eyewear brand GLAS with two companions.
Pushing pixels to make things look great is something that I really enjoy. However, I have realised that the colleges are the key to a fun career. And yes – I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing people.
Work experience
P.F.C. – Fintech startup
UI / Visual Designer
Stockholm, Sweden
2019/09–2022/04
My main role was in the product team, where I designed the UI of our award winning iOS & Android app. I also supported the rest of the organization by maintaining and updating our design system, visual identity and brand guidelines.
GLAS – Eyewear brand
Co-Founder & Art Director
Stockholm, Sweden
2018/01–2021/06
I founded GLAS with two companions and my role was to create the brand. I came up with the name, designed the logo and visual identity. I also managed and art directed photo shoots. Exit 2021.
Systembolaget – Government monopoly liquor store
Digital Content Designer
Stockholm, Sweden
2018/08–2019/08
I was part of creating Systembolagets brand new website. My task was to come up with and produce animated educational content about alcoholic beverages.
Futurniture – Advertising agency
Digital Designer
Stockholm, Sweden
2015/08–2018/07
I worked together with Art Directors, Copywriters and Producers for brands such as IKEA, Regeringskansliet and AP7. I animated and designed for both web and print.
Laika Consulting – Communication agency
Freelance Art Director
Stockholm, Sweden
2015/02–2015/06
My main assignments were to design an annual report for Söderberg & Partners and animate an infographic video for Sandahl Partners. I also supported the other Art Directors on various tasks.
Vidory – Video production start-up
Motion Graphics Intern
Stockholm, Sweden
2014/11–2015/02
I spent my last Hyper Island internship at the production company. My main project was a live action commercial for Oriflame Cosmetics. I also animated an infographic for a start up.
DidWe – Award winning app start-up
Co-Founder & Art Director
Karlskrona, Sweden
2014–2015
Me and five classmates from Hyper Island made a shared photo album app. We got investment and won the SKAPA Innovator of the Future Award. DidWe was released in November 2014.
Fairfax – Advertising agency
Freelance Motion Designer
Stockholm, Sweden
2013/01–2013/06
My main assignment was to animate a series of infographic videos for Stora Enso Skog. I did everything from storyboard to final render.
Konstellation & Republica – Digital agency
Digital Designer Intern
Copenhagen, Denmark
2012/09–2012/12
I was part of producing Lego’s world wide christmas campaign. My main task was to create graphics for the campaign site.
Bambula – Animation studio
Motion Graphics Intern
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2012/02–2012/06
I did my first Hyper Island internship at the studio. My main assignment was to animate ads for Greenpeace.
Education
Hyper Island
3-day intensive course in process design and facilitation
2017/11
Hyper Island
Digital Media Creative
2013–2015
Hyper Island
Motion Graphics Designer
2011–2012
VRG Jarlaplan
High School – Arts & Crafts
2008–2011
Software skills
