Experience
Design Engineer, Architectural Photographer & Artist
Current
Jakob Dahlin
Design Engineer with 15+ years of experience in frontend development, visual design, and digital products. Specializing in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a focus on usability, performance, and visual craftsmanship. Also work professionally across architectural photography and original digital artwork.
Digital Artist
2026 - PresentNew York, NY (Hybrid)
- Launched a commercial digital art collection after nearly a decade of creative and technical development
- Create original abstract artworks and continuous animations through custom JavaScript, WebGL, and GLSL systems
- Develop digital artworks for architectural and commercial environments
Design Engineer
2012 - PresentNew York, NY (Remote)
- Design and develop digital products using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
- Built and maintain a proprietary photography licensing platform with search, ecommerce, and digital asset delivery
- Develop scalable frontend systems, reusable components, and accessible interfaces, with responsibility for performance, SEO, and deployment
Architectural Photographer
2016 - PresentNew York, NY (Hybrid)
- Provide architectural photography for NYC developers, property owners, and real estate agencies
- Built and maintain an architectural photography archive of over 200,000 images, with work that includes landmark properties such as the Empire State Building and Woolworth Building, as well as projects for RXR, Brookfield Properties, Douglas Elliman, Compass, Sotheby's International Realty, PR agencies, and creative studios
- Featured on Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York, with photography licensed by international brands such as IKEA
Örebro Municipality
Childcare Worker
2014 - 2016Örebro, Sweden (On-Site)
- Planned structured programs and managed daily operations
- Created digital documentation systems and organized internal workflows
- Designed communication materials and managed social media presence
- Developed visual and marketing assets for parents and community outreach
System Administrator
2013 - 2014Örebro, Sweden (On-Site)
- Managed website, digital infrastructure, and social media presence
- Designed marketing materials and user-facing communication assets
- Supported a custom-built recruitment platform connecting job seekers and employers
- Conducted interviews and helped optimize candidate-company matching workflows
Education
Swedish Armed Forces
Major:
Military Service
Field Operations & Culinary TrainingLocation:
Skövde & Karlskrona, Sweden
Description:
Completed 11 months of military service at P4 Skaraborgs Regiment, including general basic training, national field exercises, and a one-month culinary training program at a naval base in southern Sweden.
Period:
2009 - 2010
Virginska School
Major:
Media Communication
Location:
Örebro, Sweden
Description:
Studied Media Communication with a focus on Photography, Graphic Design, and Video Production. Over three years, gradually specialized in Graphic Design and Video Production.
Period:
2006 - 2009
Languages
English
Fluent
Swedish
Native
Licenses & Certifications
Next.js App Router Fundamentals
Web Development Skills
Core Technologies
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Styling & Animation
Tailwind CSS
CSS Modules
Framer Motion
Engineering Practices
Responsive Design
Accessibility
SEO
Component Libraries
Design Systems
Version Control & Deployment
GitHub
Vercel
npm
IDE & Development Tools
Visual Studio Code
Wordpress
AI-Assisted Design & Development
v0
ChatGPT
Web Projects
SEO Skills
Content Creation & Blogging
SEO Writing
Wordpress
Product Reviews
Buying Guides
Affiliate Linking
Article Updates
Headline Writing
SEO & Keyword Strategy
Keyword Research
On-Page SEO
Site Speed
Search Console
Content Strategy
SEO Tools
Competitor Analysis
Affiliate Integration & Tracking
Link Management
Affiliate Platforms
CTA Design
Tracking Codes
Link Cloaking
A/B Testing
FTC Compliance
E-Commerce & Website Building
Shopify
WooCommerce
Landing Pages
Mobile Design
Product Pages
Wordpress Elementor
Niche Research
Payment Setup
Analytics & Optimization
Google Analytics
Link Clicks
Conversion Rates
Traffic Sources
CTR Boosting
Heatmaps
Session Tracking
Keyword Tracking
Design Skills
Product Design & UX Engineering
Wireframing
Prototyping
Color Theory
Accessability
Interaction Design
Microinteractions
Iconography
Visual Hierarchy
Typography
Layout Principles
Responsive Mobile-First Design
User Research
Design Systems
Component Libraries
Visual & Graphic Design
Infograpgics
Data Visualization
Motion Graphics
Animations
Socal Media Design
Image Editing
Retouching
Custom Icons
Branding
Logotypes
Print
Digital Media
Posters / Flyers
Ad Design
Collaboration & Design Handoff
Developer Handoff
Annotating Designs
Team Collaboration
Client Communication
Style Guides
Brand Kits
Exporting Assets for Web & Print
Version Control
File Management
Digital & Print
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Numbers
Keynote
InVision
Figma
Canva
Pages