Sarah Hopt

About Sarah Hopt

Sarah is a multi-disciplinary designer with a background in marketing design, project management, and print production. Her career has taken her across international borders to assist with their marketing coordination with a private label shoe brand in the Netherlands to corporate consulting firms such as Deloitte as an in-house presentation designer on their marketing team. She is also the founder and designer of Habitude Paper, an online retailer and wholesaler of paper goods, wall decor, and gifts. Her passion for creating playful, whimsical, and snarky designs has earned her recognition and features in magazines, TV shows, and online platforms. She is always eager to learn new tools and techniques, and is comfortable with technology and new processes. She currently is the Lead Graphic Designer at Minuteman Press in Auburn, Washington and specializes in production design, EDDM, managing multiple projects in print production, campaign design, and designing tradeshow collateral for small to mid-size companies and local business.When Sarah is not working, she enjoys nature, camping, traveling, and maintaining her freelance work and greeting brand in her personal time.

Experience

1. Lead Graphic Designer

   Minuteman Press

   Sep 2024 — Present · Auburn, WA, US

   Collaborate with clients to create custom designs for print and digital projects, while developing accurate quotes for each job.• Prepares files for print-ready production, sets up print files in imposition software and prints on Canon with Prismasync commercial printers.• Develops imposition templates for Duplo cutter machine and prepares and packages business cards, postcards, custom promotional insert displays and other promotional marketing materials.• Design and develop printed marketing collateral for business, tradeshow and exterior displays• Manage the design process from concept to production, ensuring files meet technical specifications and are ready for print.• Organize and maintain digital file systems to streamline workflows and improve project efficiency.• Assist with photography post-production, including retouching and preparing images for marketing and print.• Provide technical support for both Windows and Mac OS systems, enhancing workflow efficiency with Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.• Leverage AI tools to streamline tasks and enhance the design process, improving efficiency and productivity.• Utilize strong research skills to troubleshoot technology challenges and continuously improve processes.

Education

• Cornish College of the Arts

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design

  2013 — 2016

• Seattle Central College

  Associate of Arts Degree, Design, General Studies

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Illustration
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Visual Design
• Photography
• Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Typography
• Branding & Identity
• Packaging
• User Experience
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Adobe Photoshop
• Keynote
• Arduino
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Microsoft Word
• Paper Prototyping
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Graphics
• Advertising
• Mac
• Art
• Adobe Illustrator
• Indesign
• Layout
• Product Marketing
• Art Licensing
• Logo Design
• Print Design
• Social Media
• Design
• Microsoft Excel
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Design Production
• Public Speaking
• Leadership