I have 5+ years of experience in digital design, project management and research experience across agencies and organisations, with an interdisciplinary approach in the creative process. My strength is concept development, and visualising design solutions and brands anchored in strategic insights.
Brand Strategy & Art Direction
Creative direction of visual projects, including brand design, visual identity, physical as well as digital products, print, photoshoots etc.
Digital Design
Building digital products for various platforms, connecting to brand identity. UI and design systems, as well as digital transition.
Sustainability & Green Transition
I work with circular design principles and methodologies, applied to businesses - be it in digital or material value chains. Change management.
Project Management
Agile and Waterfall. Managing projects, strategy, stakeholders, resources and deadlines for the best outcome.
Futures Design & Foresight
Working with critical and speculative design methodologies to forecast and predict scenarios, products and new ways of life.
Facilitation, Research & Service Design
Facilitating workshops and conducting research, synthesising insights and systems design. Optimisation of processes, creating efficient workflows.
Experience
Digital & Strategic Designer
Søs Christine Hejselbæk Studio
Aug. 2024 - Jun. 2025
Copenhagen, DK
Self employed
Freelance brand design, digital design and photography, as well as facilitating talks and workshops on Futures Design.
Select clients:
- GoCollective: Sustainability Consultant
- KIIIM: Brand & Digital Design
- Ratio.studio: Brand & Digital Design
- Åben x Soho House: Installation
Project:
Digital Design at Dwarf
Jun. 2025 - Nov. 2025
Copenhagen, DK
Contract
Concept design, brand design, art direction, UI design, e-commerce, strategic design.
Clients:
- Mads Nørgaard
- Meyers
Censor - Design & Business
Erhvervsakademikernes Censorsekretariat
Aug. 2025 - now
Copenhagen, DK
Freelance
Censor at Erhvervsakademi København (former KEA) for design students.
Visiting Lecturer
Oct. 2021 - now
Kolding, DK
Freelance
Lecturer in Futures Design, Sustainability and Digital Design.
Futures Designer & Strategist
Feb. 2025 - now
Copenhagen, DK
Freelance
Futures Design, foresight consulting, courses and facilitating workshops.
Visual Design Consultant & Project Manager
Sep. 2022 - Aug. 2024
Copenhagen, DK
Full time
Innovation agency. Design & Digital Product division. Visual design, brand design, digital design, project management, art direction, service design, sustainability, facilitating workshops, research and design systems.
Part of the Trend Forecasting team - see the 2024 report here
Certified in Accenture Song’s internal AI programme for designers.
Clients:
- Volvo
- Børneriget Fonden
- Rigshospitalet
- Visit Finland
- Business Finland
- Vestas
Project:
Sustainability Consultant at UN Global Compact (DK)
Jan. 2023 - Aug. 2023
Copenhagen, DK
Project based
Facilitating and guiding businesses on sustainability strategy to achieve SDGs. Part of my work with Fjord (Accenture Song).
Research Associate
Jan. 2022 - Aug. 2022
Copenhagen, DK
Project based
Project based position with Digitoile.3D, software that encourages experimentation and liberates designers from wasteful physical sampling processes.
Project:
Residency at Autodesk
Jan. - Aug. 2022
Toronto, CA - remote
Project based
Part of the Autodesk Outsight Network Residency programme with Digitoile.3D
Design Lead & Project Manager
Jan. 2021 - Aug. 2022
London, UK
Full time
Virtual reality simulations and immersive experiences. Head of the design- and marketing departments. UX / UI design, VR design, graphic design & art direction.
Project Manager
The Sustain Lab
Sep. 2019 - Aug. 2020
London, UK
Fixed term
Organisation overseeing sustainable practices in art & design at the Royal College of Art. Project management, curation of exhibitions and facilitation of workshops.
Certifications
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2025 - Certified in ESG, circular economy strategies and project management.
Internships
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Internship as part of BA at Kolding School of Design.
Copenhagen, DK | Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
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Internship - Design, concept development, sourcing & production management. Participant in The Woolmark Price.
Copenhagen, UK | Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
Education
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Master of Arts in Digital Design. Grade: Distinction.
London, UK | 2018 - 2020
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Course in connection to the Royal College of Art
London, UK | 2018 - 2019
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Item descriptionBachelor of Arts. On the Board of Studies.
Kolding, DK | 2015 - 2018
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Foundation course - one semester.
Randers, DK | Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
Awards
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Chart Art Fair 25-28 August 2022 at Charlottenborg Kunsthal - Copenhagen, DK
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Artist collection & article - London, UK
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Competition in collaboration with Gucci - Global
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Exhibition & Design Award - London, UK
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Danish Entrepreneurship Award & Exhibition - Fredericia, DK
Exhibitions
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Re-Inhabiting Ecologies exhibited at the Danish Architecture Centre (BLOX), May - Aug 2023 - Copenhagen, DK
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Supported by Det Obelske Familiefond - Copenhagen, DK
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Exhibition - Shanghai, CN
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Royal College of Art Graduate Exhibition - Global
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Sustainability in Design Practices - Hockney Gallery - London, UK
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Open Cell & the Ellen MacArthur Foundation - London, UK
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Show at BLOX & launch of Konzept Magazine - Copenhagen, DK
References
“Søs brings great passion, energy and drive to her work, and is never afraid to try something new. She has a lot to offer!”
— KATRINE RAU - MANAGING DIRECTOR & CREATIVE LEAD, ACCENTURE SONG (FJORD)
“Søs works tirelessly across disciplines and has a very analytical approach to design, along with a critical line of inquiry.”
— HELENE STEINER - DESIGN ENGINEER & FOUNDER, OPEN CELL
“Søs is a very talented designer, always finding the right spot to create impact. She has delivered great results across her projects.”
— CRISTINA CASSENS - UX DIRECTOR, ØRSTED
Grants
Nordea Fonden
Oticon Fonden
Augustinus Fonden
Ib Henriksens Fond
Knud Højgaards Fond
Other stuff
Accenture Song - AI Re-skilling Programme 2024
World Capital of Architecture 2023 - Official Partner - Københavns Kommune
Yoga Alliance - Certified Yoga Teacher RYT200