Lars Kloster Silkjær

Head of Design + co-founder at Landfolk

Lars Kloster Silkjær has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Lars currently holds the position of Head of Design and co-founder at Landfolk, a company they joined in February 2021. In this role, they utilize their creative expertise to contribute to the company's design strategies.

Prior to Landfolk, Lars owned and operated their own creative agency called Silkjær, where they worked as a Digital Designer and handled projects for various public, private, and NGO clients. Some notable clients they served include Jesperhus, PERE, Midtjyllands Kristne Friskole, and Nordic Hotels Nigeria, among others. Their time at Silkjær began in November 2005 and continues to the present.

Between 2019 and 2020, Lars worked as an Experience Designer at Airbnb, where they contributed to enhancing user experiences on the platform.

From November 2016 to January 2019, Lars served as the Lead Designer at Gaest.com, the largest platform for venue booking in Northern Europe. Lars played a significant role in the company's expansion and its goal of becoming the largest platform in Europe.

Lars also gained experience as a Digital Designer at Limbo from February 2006 to October 2016. During this time, they created online designs for various public and private clients, including Danish Building & Property Agency, Danish Crown, HANSENBERG, and several municipalities and educational institutions.

Beginning their career, Lars worked as a Mediegrafiker/AD-assistent at Happy from January 2001 to February 2006.

Overall, Lars Kloster Silkjær's work experience showcases their expertise in design, digital media, and creating unique experiences for clients in both personal and professional projects.

Lars Kloster Silkjær's education history includes obtaining a degree in Mediegrafiker from Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier between 2000 and 2003. In addition, they obtained an Akademimerkonom degree in Kommunikation og formidling from Erhvervsakademiet Lillebælt (EAL) from 2012 to 2013, and also from IBA Erhvervsakademi Kolding in 2015.

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  • Head of Design + co-founder

    February, 2021 - present