Argentine Designer Rebuilds Career in Denmark From Dishwasher to Studio Owner

Foreign professionals in Denmark often struggle to find jobs in their original fields. An Argentine designer has shown how to rebuild a career from scratch in Denmark.

Luis Alberto Coronel came to Denmark four years ago as an industrial designer. He could not find a design job at first. Many international arrivals face this same barrier. Some people give up after trying for years.

However, Coronel chose to start over. He took a job washing dishes. Later, he moved into a supervisory role.

His work included hotel shifts starting at 4 a.m. At night, he worked on building his own studio.

After four years, Coronel signed his first Danish design contract. According to The Copenhagen Post, his story shows that independent career rebuilding is possible.