1. SARAH HIGGINS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
PHOTOGRAPHER & BLOGGER
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ART DIRECTOR
June 2009-Present
Specializes in: Packaging, Identity, Publishing, Digital Marketing and Blog Design. Conceptualize
and execute design concepts. Work closely with client to develop cohesive brand and marketing
materials. Resolve project issues to client’s satisfaction.
-DR. MCDOUGALL’S RIGHT FOODS: Designed several food products, including oatmeal and soup cups,
sold in Whole Foods regionally and major national supermarkets. Art directed photoshoot for product.
-CHRONICLE BOOKS: Designed cover and full interior. Art directed photography for cover
and interior.
Portfolio: www.sarahhigginsdesigns.com
BLOGGER
July 2014-Present
Copywrite, photograph and edit site using WordPress platform. Foster business relationships
to build mutual brand awareness through marketing campaigns and giveaways. Collaborate with
local and national small business owners and creatives for features and interviews. Utilized social
media to foster an online and local community of followers.
Lifestyle blog: www.sarahinpursuit.com
INSTAGRAM MANAGER
Monarch Knitting
Photograph and edit photos for daily posting. Coordinate postings around calendar of events,
new and featured products, and other announcements. Manage day to day engagement with
the community. Utilize social media hashtags and trends to steadily grow followers.
Account: monarchknitting@instagram.com
PUBLISHING DESIGN FELLOW
Chronicle Books, January 2013-June 2013
Design, develop, and refine book interiors, book covers and other products. Support in-house
designers in various stages of the publishing process, including conceptualizing, galley revisions,
mock-ups and production. Brainstorm ideas through conversations with the editorial, marketing,
sales and production teams.
DESIGNER
Michael Osborne Design, July 2012–December 2012
DESIGN INTERN
Chen Design Associates, June 2011-August 2011
EDUCATION
School of Graphic Design, BFA 2012
Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Psychology, BA 2007
University of California, Santa Barbara
-UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA, Full Immersion Program, Padua, Italy
CONTACT
831-917-3316
sarahrhiggins@gmail.com
IG: sarah_inpursuit@instagram.com
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite 6 and CC
WordPress
SEO
Typography
Photography
Basic knowledge of CSS and HTML
Pre-press and Print Production
Microsoft Office
Proficient in Italian
INTERESTS
Mobile Photography
Running
Knitting
Instagram
Food Styling
Cooking
Outdoor Adventure
Travel