International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

Many internationals come to Denmark to work as designers, but the field appears to be one of the hardest to break into. The Copenhagen Post spoke with two internationals struggling to find their way into the industry.

Photo: Designmuseum Danmark

Benedicte Vagner

Apr 23, 2025

Denmark has long held an international reputation for its design industry. With its emphasis on minimalism and functionality, Danish design attracts creative minds from around the world to learn and work. Copenhagen, in particular, is seen as a haven for designers.But behind the polished image lies a more complicated reality for internationals hoping to break […]

Full version of this article is only available to subscribers.

Already a subscriber, sign in here:

Lost your password?

Gain unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post

Our independent reporting can only be published with support from our readers.

Monthly subscription

119

DKK/month.

(Billed once a month)

Give us a try

6 month subscription

99

DKK/month.

(Billed twice a year)

Save 120 DKK

Yearly subscription

79

DKK/month.

(Billed once a year)

Save 480 DKK

Save with a company subscription?

Denmark launches massive investment in the navy

Two months ago, the Danish PM announced that military equipment should be purchased in a hurry. The first plans for the sea are now ready. Additional plans for warships will follow this summer.
Photo: Designmuseum Danmark

International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

Many internationals come to Denmark to work as designers, but the field appears to be one of the hardest to break into. The Copenhagen Post spoke with two internationals struggling to find their way into the industry.
Free to speak, free to expose: how corruption shapes media freedom

In Denmark, journalism feels free — calm, almost unbothered, and independent. In Azerbaijan, it can cost journalists their freedom, as in the case of Avaz Zeynalli, editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Xural, who is currently imprisoned on politically motivated charges
Danish scientist community subject to massive American interest

Uncertain times at universities in the US are causing increased interest in coming to Denmark among American scientists. In France, a university is offering ‘scientific asylum’.
Danish Originals S6E4: Henrik Rehr

In this episode, the award-winning Odense-born Danish cartoonist and graphic novelist Henrik Rehr revisits starting his comic shop and drawing studio Den Blå Bil in his hometown in Odense
“We need more than words”: INDE wants to be a new voice for internationals in Denmark

Elizabeth Williams Ørberg is president of INDE—Internationals in Denmark—a grassroots organization formed in response to the growing need for international voices in Danish society. In this interview, she discusses the organization’s origins, mission, and her own 20+ year journey as an international in Denmark.

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Career

Photo: Designmuseum Danmark

International designers struggle to find jobs in Denmark

Many internationals come to Denmark to work as designers, but the field appears to be one of the hardest to break into. The Copenhagen Post spoke with two internationals struggling to find their way into the industry.
This rural town in Denmark has a 17 percent international workforce — Here’s how

With a low unemployment rate and aging population, the municipality is actively recruiting workers from abroad to fill essential roles and support long-term growth
How international really is the leadership of the C25 companies?

The 25 largest publicly listed companies in Denmark, all represented under the C25 index, have shown a recurring trend among its leaders: about 33% of these companies’ Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are internationals

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Jobs

Business analyst- Scoutz