Hi, I'm Sara Petrous, a creative professional with extensive experience in graphic design, illustration, and production art. I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients, from national laboratories to independent businesses, helping them bring their ideas to life through compelling visuals and effective design strategies. I specialize in blending creativity with technical skills to deliver polished, production-ready work. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients, developing design standards, and mentoring emerging designers. My background in industrial design, combined with years of hands-on professional experience, allows me to take projects from concept through to completion while ensuring accuracy and visual impact. If you need a dedicated and versatile designer who is passionate about creative problem-solving, I'm your person!

Hi, I'm Sara Petrous, a creative professional with extensive experience in graphic design, illustration, and production art. I've had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients, from national laboratories to independent businesses, helping them bring their ideas to life through compelling visuals and effective design strategies. I specialize in blending creativity with technical skills to deliver polished, production-ready work. I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients, developing design standards, and mentoring emerging designers. My background in industrial design, combined with years of hands-on professional experience, allows me to take projects from concept through to completion while ensuring accuracy and visual impact. If you need a dedicated and versatile designer who is passionate about creative problem-solving, I'm your person!

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Hi, I’m Sara Petrous, a creative professional with extensive experience in graphic design, illustration, and production art. I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients, from national laboratories to independent businesses, helping them bring their ideas to life through compelling visuals and effective design strategies. I specialize in blending creativity with technical skills to deliver polished, production-ready work.

I enjoy collaborating with teams and clients, developing design standards, and mentoring emerging designers. My background in industrial design, combined with years of hands-on professional experience, allows me to take projects from concept through to completion while ensuring accuracy and visual impact. If you need a dedicated and versatile designer who is passionate about creative problem-solving, I’m your person!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Los Alamos National Laboratory
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Collaborated with scientists and engineers to develop graphics for published papers, including creating infographics, flow charts, and illustrations to depict technical processes. Refreshed logos and marketing materials for various lab groups, developed PowerPoint presentations for lab directors, and illustrated product designs using Illustrator and Solidworks.
Production Art - Management - Training - Client Relations at Engrain
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Collaborated with team leads to develop new graphic standards for designs and illustrations. Established communication lines between clients, project managers, and designers to ensure accurate content. Developed Adobe Illustrator self-paced training workbooks for entry-level designers and documented design procedures. Provided quality assurance, reviewed designs, and gave feedback. Rendered property site plans, buildings, and landscaping details using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, integrating multiple file types. Managed projects and timelines using Workfront.
Graphic Design - Illustration at Freelance Work
January 1, 2008 - April 27, 2024
Designed for various companies including Gnaana, Graco, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lotus Financial Partners, Madison College, Mayor of Lakewood CO, MyChelle Dermaceuticals, RE/MAX, Sculptz, Silkies, Transwestern, and independent entrepreneurs. Developed branded website graphics and social media ads using Photoshop. Created multi-page educational materials and books using InDesign. Updated multi-cultural ads in various languages, illustrated custom icons and infographics, designed whimsical children’s books with original drawings, and prepared files ready for printing and marketing collateral.

Education

Master of Industrial Design at The University of the Arts
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Wayne State University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

Certified Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods