Daniel Karlberg

Opera software

Oslo, Norway
Daniel Karlberg is a graphics and video designer from Eliot, Maine, now living in Oslo, Norway.Daniel’s design, motion graphics, and digital media works creatively reflect a mix of modern simplicity with a touch of playfulness. With a diverse background spanning media creation and production to creative marketing, Daniel is a knowledgeable and invaluable member of any collaborative design team. A diplomatic leader and critical problem solver, he will provide direction and creative vision whether working with a team or individually.

Work Experience

Opera Software

Motion Graphics Designer

Opera software based in Oslo Norway is a Internet services company serving over 220 million users worldwide. Opera Software is highly involved in Web standards with it's participation in the W3C. The company also has offices in Sweden, Poland, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Australia and the United States.

Working inclusively with the Marketing Communications team to produce graphics and media content to be used internally by every department from Human Relations to Core Development, as well as contributing to external campaigns that extend to and beyond a user base of 220 million users. Designed marketing materials to be distributed in multiple languages. Also completed pre-production of Opera's first television commercial.

Responsibilities include:
o Planning and implementation of marketing strategies
o Designing print media and marketing materials
o Print & Digital Media
o Motion Graphics
o Web Design
o Advertisement services
o Video production
October 2011 - Present Norway

Freelance

Independent contracter

Self started initiative to gain experience and skills in video production, graphic design, and the web design industry. Learned HTML/CSS, web design techniques, graphic design and the Adobe Creative Suite software. Recruited own clients, ranging from wedding videography to employment as a technical director at a television station. Most of this time was spent in school to educate and expand my technical and professional knowledge in the field of design and video production.

Examples of work experience:

Videographer Editor, Xnoise
Boston MA 4/11 - 8/11
Various tasks involving editing as well as video production.

Videographer, Independent dance performance
Boston MA 05/10 - 10/10
Video production work on a thesis project for dancers at
the new England conservatory.

Designer, YallAboard
Boston MA, 3/09 - 6/09
Marketing materials as well as content for their site and
various promotional materials.

Assistant to the Director of Independent Film Festival
Boston MA 3/08 - 11/08
Researched work for documentary feature “Woodpecker”.
Shot behind the scenes coverage of the IFF Boston.

Director of photography, Independent feature
ME 03/07 - 08/07
Camera, lighting, shot selection and storyboarding for
Independent feature.

Camera Operator/Editor CTN4 Public Access
ME 01/06 - 01/07
Shoot and DP various station projects for Public Access station.
Camera operation, grip responsibilities.

Responsibilities Include:
o Video production
o Video editing
o Motion graphics
o Graphic design
o Photography
June 2008 - October 2011 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Education

The New England Institute Of Art

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design, Video Production, Media

January 2007 - January 2009 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Languages

Norwegian (Conversational),
Spanish (Beginner),
French (Beginner),
English (Native),

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Advertising, Branding, CSS, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Motion Graphics , Vegas Video,