Dan Thompson

Brand Communication | Creative Direction | Strategic Storytelling

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

About

I’m a brand creative, crafting ideas that engage, excite, and inspire across every touchpoint. With over eight years of international experience across apparel, outdoor, and lifestyle brands, I specialise in creative direction, brand strategy, and campaign execution. From photoshoots and global campaigns to G2M strategies, visual identity redesigns, and experiential activations, I turn concepts into thoughtful, playful brand stories with measurable impact. I’m at my best in collaborative environments, balancing hands-on creativity with strategic oversight. I partner closely with stakeholders, agencies, and teams to deliver high-quality work across channels, ensuring ideas land consistently, resonate emotionally, and perform across the full customer journey. My goal is to create thoughtful brand experiences with substance; ones that stick, spark emotion, and drive results.

Experience

  • Brand Marketing Manager at Flokk
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Vestre ()
    • Creative Manager
      May 2025 - Mar 2026 · 11 mos

      Shaping and exhibiting Vestre’s brand through innovative campaigns, photoshoots, and product launches. I lead the annual brand plan, visual identity projects and collaborate across teams and agencies to deliver engaging, high-quality brand experiences.

    • Design Lead (Graphics, Brand Marketing)
      Mar 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Brav ()
    • Design Lead - Swix
      Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Responsible for creating refreshed identities, product design systems, and e-commerce experiences. I combined strategy, UX/UI, and creative execution to deliver cohesive, user-focused campaigns across physical and digital platforms.

    • Digital Designer
      Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Graphic Designer at Helly Hansen
    Feb 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Working across Sportswear (DTC) and Workwear (B2B), translating brand identity into seasonal collections, packaging, and digital content. I led concept creation and content production to craft visuals that excite and inspire.

  • Junior Graphic Designer at Barbour
    Oct 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Junior Designer creating consumer-facing content across retail, print, and events. I developed marketing materials, retail displays, and event assets while supporting photoshoots and campaigns.