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I'm a Senior Graphic Designer focused on complex multi-page layouts and brand systems across print and environmental design, with a knack for clean typography and rigorous brand consistency. I enjoy translating dense content into clear, engaging visuals and delivering brand-aligned materials across print, digital, and environmental environments. I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with writers and stakeholders to shape cohesive brand standards and scalable design systems. My experience spans higher education, publishing, hospitality, and healthcare, and I take pride in producing accessible, print-ready designs that elevate the user experience.…I'm a Senior Graphic Designer focused on complex multi-page layouts and brand systems across print and environmental design, with a knack for clean typography and rigorous brand consistency. I enjoy translating dense content into clear, engaging visuals and delivering brand-aligned materials across print, digital, and environmental environments. I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with writers and stakeholders to shape cohesive brand standards and scalable design systems. My experience spans higher education, publishing, hospitality, and healthcare, and I take pride in producing accessible, print-ready designs that elevate the user experience.

Sarah Pierson

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I'm a Senior Graphic Designer focused on complex multi-page layouts and brand systems across print and environmental design, with a knack for clean typography and rigorous brand consistency. I enjoy translating dense content into clear, engaging visuals and delivering brand-aligned materials across print, digital, and environmental environments. I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with writers and stakeholders to shape cohesive brand standards and scalable design systems. My experience spans higher education, publishing, hospitality, and healthcare, and I take pride in producing accessible, print-ready designs that elevate the user experience.…I'm a Senior Graphic Designer focused on complex multi-page layouts and brand systems across print and environmental design, with a knack for clean typography and rigorous brand consistency. I enjoy translating dense content into clear, engaging visuals and delivering brand-aligned materials across print, digital, and environmental environments. I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with writers and stakeholders to shape cohesive brand standards and scalable design systems. My experience spans higher education, publishing, hospitality, and healthcare, and I take pride in producing accessible, print-ready designs that elevate the user experience.

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I’m a Senior Graphic Designer focused on complex multi-page layouts and brand systems across print and environmental design, with a knack for clean typography and rigorous brand consistency. I enjoy translating dense content into clear, engaging visuals and delivering brand-aligned materials across print, digital, and environmental environments.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, collaborating with writers and stakeholders to shape cohesive brand standards and scalable design systems. My experience spans higher education, publishing, hospitality, and healthcare, and I take pride in producing accessible, print-ready designs that elevate the user experience.

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English

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Work Experience

Graphic Design Specialist at Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

November 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026

Designed brand-compliant materials with a focus on multi-page publications, recruitment collateral, and institutional communications. Produced booklets, brochures, and complex layouts; led environmental graphics including wall wraps, signage systems, and event displays. Created digital assets such as presentations, social graphics, and motion-based content. Collaborated with writers and stakeholders to translate dense content into clear, engaging visuals; applied ASU brand standards with consistency across print, digital, and environmental applications.

Senior Designer at Evening Entertainment Group

January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020

Designed menus and print/digital collateral for a multi-concept restaurant group with 12 venues nationwide. Developed typographic systems for menu layouts balancing readability, hierarchy and brand expression. Contributed to creation and rollout of brand standards for new concepts. Refreshed existing brand materials to improve clarity and visual cohesion.

Contract Senior Designer at ASU Foundation

July 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017

Designed donor-facing materials including multi-page publications, campaign collateral, and environmental graphics. Delivered projects requiring high levels of typographic control and brand consistency. Managed full production lifecycle, from concept through final print delivery.

Senior Designer at Universal Health Services

February 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016

Designed print and digital communications for healthcare and behavioral health facilities nationwide. Produced brochures, informational materials, billboards and marketing collateral with a focus on clarity and accessibility. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with brand and messaging standards.

Designer at Running Press Publishers

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Designed book covers, jackets, and interiors for humor and lifestyle titles. Developed and executed concepts emphasizing typography, pacing, and readability across long-form formats. Art directed illustrators and managed projects from concept through final production. Onboarded and supervised a design intern.

Designer at Penguin Random House

October 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Designed covers and interiors for children’s, middle grade, and YA books. Created reader-friendly layouts for long-form content. Produced original photo-illustration and prepared files for print and digital formats.

Designer at HarperCollins Publishers

October 1, 2005 - October 1, 2011

Designed book jackets and interiors with a strong emphasis on typography and narrative pacing. Collaborated with editorial and creative teams to refine concepts. Prepared production-ready files and maintained organized systems for complex projects.

Design Intern and Freelancer at Quirk Books

September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005

Supported production, research, and concept development for book publishing projects. Designed marketing materials and assisted in developing visual concepts.