Hey there!
I’m Sarah Jean, a Chicago-based creative with a background in hospitality, experiences, cpg, and automotive. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Communications (Advertising) and Social Sciences (Economics) from Florida State University—go 'Noles!
Beyond the desk, catch me exploring Chicago on two wheels along the Lakefront Trail, engaging in friendly competition on the North Ave Beach sand volleyball courts, or causing a delightful chaos in my kitchen. I'm also an avid dreamer and schemer, constantly planning my next adventure and soaking in the excitement of upcoming travels. Let's connect and share our stories!
What I Do
Softwares & Programs
Other Interests
Architecture & Interior Design
I’ve always been drawn to the character and stories of historic buildings, restaurants, and cool spaces but my love for architecture and interior design really flourished around the time my husband and I renovated our first home—a 1912 pre-war condo. Check out these photos to see how we preserved the unit’s vintage charm and seamlessly blended it with modern touches.
Food
I’m a self-proclaimed foodie constantly seeking out new culinary experiences, trying different dishes, exploring local eateries, and experimenting with new recipes at home. I’m always eager to share recommendations and chat about my latest food finds with others.
Design
Branding & Identity
Art Direction
Visual Storytelling
Layout Design, Composition
Campaign Conceptualization
Storyboarding
Lettering & Typography
Illustration
Packaging
UI Design
Problem-solving
Strategic Thinking
Adobe Creative Cloud
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Lightroom
Bridge
Premiere Pro
Acrobat PDF
XD
Photography
Portrait Photography
Product & Commercial Photography
Travel Photography
Interior Design Photography
Other
Creative Strategy
Project Management
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
Other
Bannersnack, Canva
Canto
Sana, Shopify, Wordpress
Midjourney
Slack, Zoom, Teams
Workfront, Smartsheet, Monday
Mac OS, Microsoft Office 365
Art History
All it took was one art history class in college to convert me into an art lover! Since that pivotal class, I’ve been lucky enough to stand in awe and admire these incredible works of art:
Michelangelo’s colossal David at the Accademia;
Botticelli’s ethereal Birth of Venus at the Uffizi;
da Vinci’s masterpiece, Mona Lisa at the Louvre;
Rembrandt’s chiaroscuro light play on The Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum;
Monet’s expansive Water Lilies at the Musée de l'Orangerie;
van Gogh’s strokes on the bright Sunflowers at his namesake museum and on the dreamy The Starry Night at MoMa;
Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup also at his namesake museum; and,
the world-class collections & exhibits at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Travel
Each time I visit a new place, I always make a point to wander aimlessly so I can feel its heartbeat and discover off-the-beaten path surprises. Safe to say, I definitely embrace the flânuer lifestyle I discovered while watching people, people-watching at a corner cafe in Paris! I also love spending time outdoors in nature and though I have only crossed off 6 national parks from my list (Glacier, Cuyahoga Valley, Rocky Mountain, Acadia, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks), I have Grand (Canyon) plans of visiting most, if not, all of them sometime in this life.