Hello There!

I'm Sarah Rodriguez, a graphic & web designer from Chicago.

I have been working as a Senior Graphic Designer for the award-winning in-house department of the Chicago Office of Tourism for over 3 incredible years. I love working on a team with open minded, creative people from all different backgrounds. I believe design is inherently collaborative, and that success ultimately relies on bold thinkers, strategists, visionaries, uninhibited creativity, strong ideas and open communication.

Please contact me if you'd like to get in touch or just say howdy. I am currently open and looking for new employment opportunities.

Professional Experience

Senior Graphic & Web Designer
May 2005 - Present

Designs, project manages and coordinates the visual development of creative print marketing collateral as well as online and multimedia content for the Chicago Office of Tourism.

Creative Print Marketing Collateral

• Logos and identity systems
• Brochures, newsletters, fliers and postcards
• Advertisement campaigns
• Premium items, merchandise and apparel
• Point of purchase signage and retail graphics
• Environmental way finding graphics

Online and Multimedia Creative Content

• Motion graphics
• Micro-sites
• E-newsletters
• Interactive advertisements
• Social media graphics
• E-book design

Project Management Responsiblities

• Pitch innovative ideas to team and clients
• Develop unique solutions for design challenges
• Provide economic solutions to tight-budget projects
• Multi-task in a deadline driven environment
• Collaborate with marketing managers, public relations specialists and in-house team
• Coordinate and manage work flow of projects with independent graphic designers
• Work closely with printers and vendors to manage projects through completion
  

• Visual Merchandising & Displays
  Chicago Water Works Visitor Center

• Announcements, Invitations & Cards
  Stone Soup Invitation
  
  
• Brochures & Collateral
  Fashion Focus Chicago