Sarah is a versatile graphic designer and brand strategist with 14+ years of experience translating organizational goals into compelling visual solutions across print, digital, signage and social. Known for combining big-picture creative thinking with disciplined production execution — managing complex, multi-platform projects from concept through delivery with accuracy and care. She brings deep experience in brand development, wayfinding systems, digital asset management and cross-functional collaboration, with a track record of upholding and evolving brand standards in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Sarah is based in Milwaukee, Wis. where she works with organizations that hold authenticity and creativity in high regard. She thrives in collaborative environments which foster a bit of risk-taking and active development in order to achieve the most effective result for each project. Sarah is passionate about hand-crafted products, smart typography, physical media and the juxtaposition of traditional & digital techniques.

Sarah received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and Photography from Elmhurst University (formerly Elmhurst College) in Elmhurst, Ill. in 2012. She moved to Milwaukee in 2014 and has made her home in the Riverwest neighborhood ever since. When she is not behind a computer screen, you can find her at a live music show or in the woods hiking with her dog.

Interested in working together? You can email Sarah at hello@sarahschauf.com, check out her LinkedIn Profile or fill out the form on this page.