Jonas Bäckman

Creative Director at Familjen

Jonas Bäckman has a diverse work experience in the design industry. Jonas is currently working as a Creative Director at Familjen sthlm since September 2020. Prior to that, they held the role of Design Director at the same company starting from February 2019. Before joining Familjen sthlm, they worked as an Art Director and Senior Designer at the company from October 2018 to January 2019.

Before their time at Familjen sthlm, Jonas worked at NORD ID as a Senior Design Creative from January 2015 to July 2018. Jonas also worked as a freelancer, taking on the role of Art Director and Senior Designer from December 2013 to December 2014.

In addition, Jonas has had experience at Open Studio Stockholm as a Senior Designer from October 2012 to September 2014. Prior to that, they worked at GARBERGS advertising and design agency as a Designer from June 2007 to October 2012.

During their early career, Jonas worked as a freelancer, providing Graphic Design Services as an Art Director/Designer from May 2005 to 2006. Jonas also gained experience as a Designer/Art Director at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern from January 2003 to May 2005, where they focused on graphic design and advertising for the "house," exhibitions, and performances.

Furthermore, Jonas worked as a Designer at Bonnier Publications AB for their flagship magazine, Månadsjournalen, from 2002 to 2003. Jonas also had a freelance role as a Designer at Designkontoret Silver from May 2001 to 2003.

Lastly, Jonas began their career as a Graphic Designer/Final Art at DNG in 2000.

Jonas Bäckman's education history includes attending multiple institutions and participating in various programs. In 1997, they enrolled at Mid Sweden University and studied Graphic Design until 1998, when they obtained their degree. Following this, they attended Berghs School of Communication from 1998 to 1999, focusing on Graphic Design and earning a degree in the field. In 2006, they briefly studied Ideaförsläljning at Berghs School of Communication. Finally, in 2012, they attended Hyper Island for a Masterclass for Creatives program. No specific degree was mentioned for this last educational experience.

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Timeline

  • Creative Director

    September, 2020 - present

  • Design director

    February, 2019

  • Art Director and Senior Designer

    October, 2018