Hi, I’m Sarah. I‘m a graphic designer based in San Francisco, California. I work mainly on brand and communications, website design, environmental graphics, motion graphics, and print.

I’m passionate about creating intelligent, thoughtful print and digital designs, and generating original solutions that meet user needs.

I work for Gladstone Institutes, a biomedical research institute in Mission Bay. I previously worked at Studio Hinrichs, a boutique design studio led by former Pentagram partner Kit Hinrichs.

I spent 7 years working on the Design Council‘s Designing Demand program (now Design Leadership), a design support program for businesses. I was on a team that worked with hi-tech start-ups to help them gain funding and increase their chances of success. My role focused on design and project management, with a focus on brand. 

Contact me at sarah.l.gardner.ldn@gmail.com.

Résumé

Gladstone Institutes

Senior Graphic Designer
San Francisco, California | September 2016–Present

  • Instrumental in organizational rebranding, working on the complete redesign of visual identity elements

  • Leading all website design development, ensuring a consistent and visually appealing online presence that always keeps accessibility in mind

  • Developed impactful environmental graphics that align with brand values and enhance physical spaces

  • Executed numerous event promotions, ensuring a seamless brand experience for internal and external audiences

  • Developed motion graphics designs for promotional videos and online content

  • Supervised and mentored a production designer and provided oversight for freelance designers, ensuring project success and quality outcomes


Studio Hinrichs

Graphic Designer
San Francisco, California | June 2015–June 2016

  • Led high-profile design projects encompassing brand and identity, marketing and communications campaigns, environmental graphics, print and digital advertising, illustration, motion graphics, and packaging design

  • Collaborated with a diverse team of designers to deliver creative solutions exceeding client expectations

  • Gained valuable insights into industry best practices and design trends

UK Design Council

Program Content Officer
London, UK | October 2003–March 2011

  • Successfully co-ordinated two rebrands of design program materials, working closely with multiple departments to ensure project requirements 

  • Coordinated programs offering design expertise to high-tech start-ups, ensuring seamless communication channels

  • Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment

  • Conducted a series of impactful design workshops tailored for businesses Collaborated closely with a design consultancy to shape strategy, structure, content, and design tools for participants, ensuring a comprehensive and effective learning experience

Education

De Anza College

Cupertino, California
Associate of Arts, Graphic Design and Interactive Design

Middlesex University

London, UK
BA Honors, Woven Textile Design

Technical Skills

Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator & After Effects, Figma, Sketch, Zeplin, Keynote, Microsoft Office, Asana, Slack 

Traditional fabrication skills in mocking up designs: trimming, folding, glue-ups and stenciling.