Sarah Karnowski Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, United States

Responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams skilled in research, design and technology. Role includes, defining, planning and implementing processes that enable my teams and client partners to succeed.Current Role entails:Management - People Management- Budget/Scope Management- Requirements Management- Client Management- Product Owner Experience - Process / Tooling Management UX Strategy, Research, and Design- Program planning across disciplines - Conducting and supporting user research - Conducting and supporting user testing - Facilitating and supporting remote workshops- UX Design Strategy- Branding Experience Technical Chops / Experience- Formal Scrum Training- PO Training- Systems Architecture Training- Off Shore Development Management

Portland, Oregon Area

Project Lead role that flexed greatly depending on the engagement and it’s requirements. Core skills of process management, client services, and design/dev experience was leveraged throughout projects. Some examples:- Management of off shore development teams. Ownership over deployment schedule, prioritization of features and expectations, gaining stakeholder buy-in, working across technology partners, risk management. - Management of research initiatives, involving both qualitative and quantitative methods. Ownership of client communication, process, recruit partnerships, and end to end delivery of findings. - Management of true blue skies product development as a result of thorough research, leveraging iterative prototypes and user testing. - Management of branding projects, supporting a team of visual designers as the client partner and voice internally.

Portland, Oregon Area

Accepting this role marked a transition in my career aimed towards gaining experience in UX research and strategy and distancing myself from hurried ad production. I was drawn to Citizen because of their partnerships with Healthcare and Financial clients who were dedication to improving their user experiences and investing in research. Six months later, this team was acquired by Ernst & Young. The studio acquisition was one of many, making our team in PDX part of a national EY Design Studios organization.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Manage digital production of online marketing campaigns with an emphasis in display. Production process includes strategy, design, development, and QA. Responsible for scoping duties such as budgeting, timing, and resource management. Display Experience:- Platforms - DoubleClick, Celtra, Sizmek, Addroid- Type - IAB Standard, Rich Media, Cross Screen, Location Based, API Integrations, Dynamic, Paid Social, etcSocial Experience:- Platforms - Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TublrWeb & App Experience:- Type - Microsites, UGC Sweeps, CMS Based Websites, Native iOS and Android Apps

Marina Del Rey

Joystick Interactive is an interactive creative & production agency specializing in digital and online advertising creative. My responsibilities as Senior Interactive Producer include:Project Set Up:- Creation and ownership of projects briefs (collect research, deliverables, goals, etc)- Create and manage schedule- Manage the project-specific production budget- Develop project estimates, statement of works, and change orders- Assign and manage project team (development, design, and QA resources)Project Management:- Day to day client communication - Project set up and management utilizing tools such as Basecamp, Trello, Sifter, and more- Organize/manage assets, designer files and client staging environments- Manage relationships with 3rd parties such as rich media vendors, publishers and media agencies- Provide creative feedback and direction - Maintain accountability to the project’s realistic scope- Communicate any potential issues and proactively problem solveCreative/Design Responsibilities:- Collaborate/Brainstorm with other agency producers in other offices- Develop basic wireframes when necessary- Review/proof all creative for client mandatories- Work to develop style guide on bigger projects with multiple resources assignedResource Management:- Manage resources on a day to day basis- Set and manage internal reviews - Communicate with management on a daily basis with updated status documents- Manage testing and quality control by both self-testing and working with QA resourcesProduction Team Training- Onboard new production hires - Train and mentor associate producers- Hold internal training sessions- Oversee rich media production team in LA

Greater Los Angeles Area

Joystick Interactive is an interactive creative & production agency specializing in digital and online advertising creative. My responsibilities as an interactive producer include:Project Set Up:- Creation and ownership of projects briefs (collect research, deliverables, goals, etc)- Create and manage schedule- Manage the project-specific production budget- Develop project estimates, statement of works, and change orders- Assign and manage project team (development, design, and QA resources)Project Management:- Day to day client communication - Project set up and management utilizing tools such as Basecamp, Trello, Sifter, and more- Organize/manage assets, designer files and client staging environments- Manage relationships with 3rd parties such as rich media vendors, publishers and media agencies- Provide creative feedback and direction - Maintain accountability to the project’s realistic scope- Communicate any potential issues and proactively problem solveCreative/Design Responsibilities:- Collaborate/Brainstorm with other agency producers in other offices- Develop basic wireframes when necessary- Review/proof all creative for client mandatory's- Work to develop style guide on bigger projects with multiple resources assigned

Marina Del Ray, California

F2M2, Inc. is an award winning boutique digital studio concerned with creating your idea just as you've always imagined it.As a project manager at F2M2, I successfully managed multiple concurrent large-scale web and mobile application projects from conception to launch. Projects included responsive web builds, iOS and Android entertainment applications, and content management systems.

Los Angeles

Cherishing wit in its most robust sense as intellectual power, Attic Salt is the interdisciplinary journal of the Loyola Marymount University. It represents the best academic work across campus in all departments, disciplines, and fields of endeavor. It is sponsored by LMU's Honors Program, edited and published by undergraduates from the Honors Program, but is showcases work from the entire LMU undergraduate community. http://www.atticsaltlmu.com/homeAs the honored creative director of the LMU's 2012 publication of "Attic Salt" I worked with fellow designer and friend Noah Nathan to built a cohesive book to feature undergraduate art, essays, and poetry.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As the design intern I primarily assisted in the building of slideshow artwork. Other responsibilities included:- Captured, composed and color adjusted hi-res stills for use in presentation decks.- Assisted in key art production breakdowns. - Gained experience acclimating to a fast paced design workflow- Learn principles of entertainment design and develop - Utilized advanced Photoshop and Illustrator skills and techniques- Managed files/assets- Researched design trends - Assisted the photo manager on a daily basis

London, United Kingdom

Founded in 2002, Greenhouse Sports is a London-based charity committed to using sport to help young people living in the inner city to realise their full potential. http://www.greenhousesports.orgWhile studying abroad in London, I worked as a design intern creating marketing material for distribution as well as vector icons for web. Occasionally I was able to visit participating schools where I spent time with the children and filmed a few interview for the website.