Sara Covert
Shawnee
Summary
Dynamic Senior Visual Designer with over 8 years of experience specializing in UI design and illustration across diverse product lines. Proven expertise in managing complex design projects, including art direction for applications and creating engaging illustrations for high-profile franchise materials such as Disney. Recognized for fostering a collaborative creative environment and guiding teams to meet tight deadlines while consistently delivering compelling visual solutions that resonate with target audiences. Passionate about leveraging design to enhance user experiences and drive brand success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Wild Dandy Lion
Shawnee, KS
03.2025 - Current
- Illustrating a children's book.
Senior UI Designer
Garmin
Olathe, KS
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Create unique and dynamic UI designs for Garmin across multiple product lines while adhering to product specs and style guidelines.
- Lead Designer for Garmin Jr wearable. Managed multiple design themes, creating design systems to get the most variety with efficient effort for developers.
- Illustrator for Garmin Connect badges and Awards
Parental Leave
Home
Shawnee, KS
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Prioritizing caring for baby with hip dysplasia
Senior Visual Designer
Garmin International
Olathe, KS
11.2015 - 01.2023
- Art director for Garmin Jr. App style update.
- Character design and app illustration/UI design for Garmin Jr. Adventures and 4 Disney franchise adventures.
- Manage graphic scope and resource planning to meet deadlines for product launch.
- UI design, watch faces, animated pixel art and icon design for fitness, outdoor and marine products.
- Power point presentation design for sales, marketing, and business development.
Designer Temp.
Gear For Sports
Lenexa, KS
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Apparel photo editing
- Catalog layout
- Marketing material design
The Art of Skateboarding Instructor
After School Matters
Chicago, IL
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Taught Chicago teens to build and paint their own skateboards from scratch.
- Guided students to critique their own creative work and self assess the quality of their craftsmanship.
- Demonstrated painting techniques and drawing fundamentals.
Education
BFA - Illustration
Columbia College
Chicago, IL01-2008
Skills
- Creative graphic solutions
- Illustration
- Figma design proficiency
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Print and digital typography skills
- Application of color theory
- Visual design for applications
- User-centered layout design
- Digital animation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Artist
Wild Dandy Lion
03.2025 - Current
Senior UI Designer
Garmin
01.2024 - 03.2025
Parental Leave
Home
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Visual Designer
Garmin International
11.2015 - 01.2023
Designer Temp.
Gear For Sports
07.2015 - 10.2015
The Art of Skateboarding Instructor
After School Matters
01.2011 - 12.2013
BFA - Illustration
Columbia College
Additional Information
"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." -Albert Einstein
I live in a world of miracles. We may not see them right away. We are all on a path and I am grateful for every person who crosses my path.