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I'm Sarah Calhoun, an artist and senior graphic designer with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communication across print, digital, and brand environments. I'm known for translating complex concepts into compelling designs under tight deadlines. I blend Fine Art foundations with modern digital tools to build cohesive brand identities, internal communications, and consumer-facing products. I also am a native Floridian and love swimming. I thrive on collaboration and am dedicated to bringing your vision to life in whatever media you envision: pen and ink, color pencil, water color, acrylic paint or mixed media.…I'm Sarah Calhoun, an artist and senior graphic designer with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communication across print, digital, and brand environments. I'm known for translating complex concepts into compelling designs under tight deadlines. I blend Fine Art foundations with modern digital tools to build cohesive brand identities, internal communications, and consumer-facing products. I also am a native Floridian and love swimming. I thrive on collaboration and am dedicated to bringing your vision to life in whatever media you envision: pen and ink, color pencil, water color, acrylic paint or mixed media.

Sarah Calhoun

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Illustrator, +5

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I'm Sarah Calhoun, an artist and senior graphic designer with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communication across print, digital, and brand environments. I'm known for translating complex concepts into compelling designs under tight deadlines. I blend Fine Art foundations with modern digital tools to build cohesive brand identities, internal communications, and consumer-facing products. I also am a native Floridian and love swimming. I thrive on collaboration and am dedicated to bringing your vision to life in whatever media you envision: pen and ink, color pencil, water color, acrylic paint or mixed media.…I'm Sarah Calhoun, an artist and senior graphic designer with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communication across print, digital, and brand environments. I'm known for translating complex concepts into compelling designs under tight deadlines. I blend Fine Art foundations with modern digital tools to build cohesive brand identities, internal communications, and consumer-facing products. I also am a native Floridian and love swimming. I thrive on collaboration and am dedicated to bringing your vision to life in whatever media you envision: pen and ink, color pencil, water color, acrylic paint or mixed media.

Available to hire

I’m Sarah Calhoun, an artist and senior graphic designer with 20+ years of experience delivering high-impact visual communication across print, digital, and brand environments.
I’m known for translating complex concepts into compelling designs under tight deadlines. I blend Fine Art foundations with modern digital tools to build cohesive brand identities, internal communications, and consumer-facing products. I also am a native Floridian and love swimming.

I thrive on collaboration and am dedicated to bringing your vision to life in whatever media you envision: pen and ink, color pencil, water color, acrylic paint or mixed media.

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Experience Level

Expert

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Surface Pattern Design

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Branding

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Logo

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Editorial Illustration

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Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant at Energy Air

June 1, 2023 - Present

Drive internal communications and brand visibility; redesigned company newsletter and established a quarterly content cycle to unify staff and culture. Create engaging internal flyers for continuing education and team events, leveraging AI tools to meet tight deadlines. Contributed to multiple award submissions for ABC Excellence in Construction Awards, earning Eagle Awards.

Owner & Art Director at Floridiana Design

August 1, 2021 - Present

Founder of a Florida-art-themed surface pattern and apparel brand. Built a distinctive brand identity, tone, and visual narrative; guided content creation and marketing. Designed scalable patterns for high-end products (swimwear, silk scarves) sold online and at local markets, with scarves featured at notable venues such as NRPA Conference events.

Graphic Designer at Lakeshore Software and Design

December 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010

Enhanced brand identity and sales through digital advertising campaigns. Led client meetings to define scope and timelines for a new Digital Advertising Department; produced polished ads displayed across diverse venues, including the Central Florida Zoo and Sanford Chamber of Commerce communications.

Freelance Graphic Designer & Artist at Central Florida

March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2015

Versatile freelance designer collaborating across disciplines, including architectural rendering, large-scale murals, and marketing collateral. Worked with Morales-Keesee Design Associates on architectural elevations; completed faux finishes and murals for clients such as DNA Painting; developed marketing collateral for Univision accounts used in live-action campaigns.

Assistant Art Director at Orlando Magazine

May 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005

Managed design and layout for a premier regional publication, including fresh page layouts and the Best of Orlando cover design (Aug 2004 issue).

Graphic Designer at Lakeshore So Jware and Design

December 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010

Designed digital advertising and marketing materials to strengthen brand identity and support customer acquisition; led client meetings to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables for a newly established Digital Advertisement Department; created advertisements for high-visibility venues including Central Florida Zoo and Sanford Chamber of Commerce publications.

Freelance Graphic Designer & Ar Ast at Central Florida

March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2015

Produced architectural illustrations combining traditional rendering and digital techniques for design firms; created murals and faux finishes for commercial venues; developed marketing collateral for Univision presentations and advertising campaigns.