SARA DE YOUNG
Ames,IA
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 4 years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsSkills
- UX/UI design
- Product design
- Motion graphics
- Print design
- Social media design
- Graphic design
- Teamwork
- Design thinking
- Project management
- Figma
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Quote
If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Interests
Playing music
Language
Sketching
Social causes
Painting
Culture
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Education
Certificate in UX Research and Design -
Kenzie Academy
Remote2022
B.A. in Communication Studies & Spanish -
Central College
Pella2018
Work History
Graphic Designer & Dog Trainer
Zoom Room
2023.05 - Current
- Pioneered comprehensive marketing brochure, bridging an essential information gap and informing prospective clients about Zoom Room's services
- Crafted visually compelling layouts and graphics, aligning with Zoom Room's brand identity, enhancing the brochure's appeal and client engagement
- Managed end-to-end brochure project, ensuring seamless delivery and enhancing client understanding of Zoom Room's services
- Executed impactful Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns, elevating online engagement and customer participation
- Developed versatile templates for Facebook and Instagram posts, ensuring consistent branding and streamlining content creation across online platforms.
Media Specialist/Brand Director
The De Young Family Handbells
2022.11 - Current
- Redesigned brand and implemented across multiple platforms
- Designed business cards, 15 vector images, and binder covers following brand guidelines
- Filmed and edited 20+ hours of raw footage to establish list of shots for a feature video
- Created two minute video featuring a small music ensemble.
Visual Design Intern
Host Creative, Inc.
2022.06 - 2022.10
- Designed three unique mockups for UNICEF Pacific Child case study in web and mobile format
- Communicated effectively with an international team in English and Spanish
- Presented design drafts to senior designers and incorporated feedback
- Created a gif and a one-minute feature video for the UNICEF Pacific Child case study using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
- Collaborated with communications, translation and design interns for case study redesign
- Maintained brand consistency and adhered to brand guidelines with creative assets.
Dog Byte Individual Project
Freelance
2020.07 - 2020.08
- Conducted user interviews to determine user needs for a mobile app focused on pet care
- Prepared complete comparative analysis report
- Led user card sorting of the app features and synthesized the findings to design the information architecture of the app
- Performed user testing with a prototype and re-iterated design to improve the user flow.
HayStack! Collaborative Project
Freelance
2020.05 - 2020.07
- Coordinated with a team of designers to create an augmented reality scavenger hunt app
- Interviewed the product owner and created a user flow
- Used Figma to create more than 50 wireframes, build a design system, design a logo, and create a prototype
- Conducted user testing with four participants using a functional prototype
- Delivered presentations to a UX team on design enhancements.
AmeriCorps VISTA
Central College
2018.06 - 2019.06
- Effectively led meetings with five student workers
- Orchestrated campus visits for underserved youth, focusing on creating engaging and user-centered experiences
- Utilized Adobe InDesign to design and create promotional materials for campus events
- Led the redesign of the annual report with the goal of improving visual and informational design with the use of charts and graphics.
Seasonal Communications Office Intern
Central College
2017.06 - 2017.08
- Designed print materials such as flyers and postcards using Adobe InDesign
- Learned and followed brand guidelines and voice for all design
- Served as a helpful assistant to all office staff including the Brand Manager, Social Media Specialist, and Communications Director.
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