Sarah Little

About Sarah Little

I’m a motion designer and creative strategist focused on building cohesive, strategy-led design systems.My work sits at the intersection of motion, brand infrastructure, and an equity-driven ethos by translating complex ideas into scalable visual frameworks across platforms and teams.Creative direction operates at a systems level; aligning narrative and design language to build long-term brand equity while expanding who feels seen in media.I share analysis on design, media, and the strategic decisions behind impactful creative work.

Experience

1. Motion Graphic Artist Specialist

   Cherokee Film

   Aug 2023 — Present · Owasso, OK, US

   I\'m proud to be an ally to Cherokee Nation as part of Cherokee Film, where we create content that benefits the next 7 generations of tribal members all over the world. In this role I serve as a graphic designer, animator and provide art direction. I edit and create motion graphics from a blank canvas based on general concepts and direction. Work with outside contractors to meet deadlines. Prepare visual marketing materials by designing art and copy. Oversee all animators and animation projects with the marketing team- Serves as an expert to co-workers and provides art direction and guidance- Leads team creative brainstorming meetings. Overseeing coordinating projects, Motion Graphic Artists, and assists them with time management- Creates commercial and concept design and production work as assigned by the manager and meets all deadlines- Monitors the quality of finished mechanical art and conceptual materials produced by internal and freelance artists- Encourages the efficient visual execution of creative concepts according to a prime account responsibility list or by assignment- Examines and approves finished art and conceptual material and supervises the alteration or correction of such material- Updates project tracking system daily with project updates, time spent per project and per client, and archives art files as outlined in department procedures and by supervisor- Works directly with copywriters, photographers, illustrators, stylists, and web developers.

Education

• Second City Training Center

  Improv Acting & Sketch Writing

  2016

• HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College

  N/A, Acting

  2009 — 2010

• Columbia College Chicago

  Bachelor, Film and Video -Directing, Motion Graphics

  2010 — 2013