
ABOUT
Therese Ottem is a Stockholm-based multidisciplinary Art Director and Designer working across digital and print media, with a particular focus on crafting compelling brand experiences.
After earning her BFA in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Therese began her career in New York at the studios DIA, 2x4, and Mother Design. She subsequently served as Design Lead at Stockholm-based studio 25AH, overseeing a range of client projects, before joining Brand Union Stockholm.
Since 2022, Therese has worked as an independent creative consultant, partnering with clients across diverse industries — from biotechnology to fashion. Her project portfolio spans comprehensive corporate identity systems, websites, wayfinding, and packaging design.
In addition to her client work, Therese has taught design at Berghs School of Communication.
FOR MORE WORK SAMPLES OR COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES
hello@thereseottem.com
SOCIAL
LinkedIn
SERVICES
Visual Identity
Art Direction
Brand Strategy
E-Commerce Design
Packaging Design
Editorial Design
Signage/Wayfinding
PAST CLIENTS
Prada
Miu Miu
Marc Jacobs
Nasty Gal
Fabrique
Innovation Properties
Flattered
Hotel Frantz
Pen Store
Mannheimer Swartling
The Absolut Company
Afry
Reused Remade
Trustly
Swedish Stockings
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022–current
Therese Ottem Design, Stockholm
Designer & Art Director
2020–2022
Brand Union Sthlm, Stockholm
Senior Designer
FEB 2020–DEC 2020 (part-time)
Berghs SoC, Stockholm
Teacher/Class Director
Graphic Design, Bachelor Program
2016–2020
25AH, Stockholm
Senior Designer
2015
Mother Design, New York
Freelance Designer
2015
DIA, New York
Freelance Designer & Intern
JAN–JUN 2015
2x4, New York
Brand Design Intern
EDUCATION
2011–2014
Academy of Art University,
San Francisco
BFA, School of Graphic Design
2010
Berghs SoC, Stockholm
Bachelor Program
WORK HAS APPEARED IN
AnOther Magazine
The Brand Identity
Étapes
It's Nice That
MIRADOR
The Telegraph
This is Paper
Viction:ary - Behind Collections

ABOUT
Therese Ottem is a Stockholm-based multidisciplinary Art Director and Designer working across digital and print media, with a particular focus on crafting compelling brand experiences.

After earning her BFA in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Therese began her career in New York at the studios DIA, 2x4, and Mother Design. She subsequently served as Design Lead at Stockholm-based studio 25AH, overseeing a range of client projects, before joining Brand Union Stockholm.
Since 2022, Therese has worked as an independent creative consultant, partnering with clients across diverse industries — from biotechnology to fashion. Her project portfolio spans comprehensive corporate identity systems, websites, wayfinding, and packaging design.
In addition to her client work, Therese has taught design at Berghs School of Communication.
FOR MORE WORK SAMPLES OR COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES
hello@thereseottem.com
SOCIAL
LinkedIn
SERVICES
Visual Identity
Art Direction
Brand Strategy
E-Commerce Design
Packaging Design
Editorial Design
Signage/Wayfinding
PAST CLIENTS
Prada
Miu Miu
Marc Jacobs
Nasty Gal
Fabrique
Innovation Properties
Flattered
Hotel Frantz
Pen Store
Mannheimer Swartling
The Absolut Company
Afry
Reused Remade
Trustly
Swedish Stockings
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022–current
Therese Ottem Design, Stockholm
Designer & Art Director
2020–2022
Brand Union Sthlm, Stockholm
Senior Designer
FEB 2020–DEC 2020 (part-time)
Berghs School of Communication, Stockholm
Teacher/Class Director
Graphic Design, Bachelor Program
2016–2020
25AH, Stockholm
Senior Designer
2015
Mother Design, New York
Freelance Designer
2015
DIA, New York
Freelance Designer & Intern
JAN–JUN 2015
2x4, New York
Brand Design Intern
EDUCATION
2011–2014
Academy of Art University, San Francisco
BFA, School of Graphic Design
2010
Berghs School of Communication, Stockholm
Bachelor Program, Design & Advertising
WORK HAS APPEARED IN
AnOther Magazine
The Brand Identity
Étapes
It's Nice That
MIRADOR
The Telegraph
This is Paper
Viction:ary - Behind Collections

For more work samples and collaboration opportunities: hello@thereseottem.com
For more work samples and collaboration opportunities: hello@thereseottem.com