Work Experience

*Means Current Roles

  • 11.2023 - Current | Boston, MA

    • Lead the design thinking and creation of designs for corporate campaign and branding.

    • Applied design thinking principles to problem-solving, leading workshops and facilitating ideation sessions that fostered creative solutions and encouraged out-of-the-box thinking.

    • Collaborated with diverse teams, including communications, research and development, product, and investor relations, to integrate strategic insights into actionable plans.

    • Established, maintained, and evolved corporate brand standards and design templates, developing new resources as needed to support consistency and scalability across teams and touchpoints.

    • Led planning and creative direction for the 2026 corporate photoshoot, overseeing model casting, location scouting, wardrobe selection, and production coordination to ensure alignment with brand vision and creative goals.

ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS

11.2023 - Current

  • 05.2019 - Current | Boston, MA

    Open to Graphic, Print, Motion, Illustration, Logo/Brand, and UI/UX Design Work

SARAH-GIBBONS.COM

01.2018 - Current

SHORT TERM CONTRACT ROLES

  • 09.2023 - 11.2023 | Full Time Contract | Boston, MA

    • Applied design thinking principles to problem-solving, leading workshops and facilitating ideation sessions that fostered creative solutions and encouraged out-of-the-box thinking.

    • Collaborated with diverse teams, including marketing, product, and strategy, to integrate strategic insights into actionable plans that addressed market challenges and opportunities.

    11.2023 - 05.2025 | Freelance Motion Design | Boston, MA

    • Crafted compelling narratives through motion graphics, transforming complex concepts into engaging visual stories.

    • Produced eye-catching animations and visual effects, incorporating keyframe animation, particle systems, and motion tracking techniques to enhance overall visual appeal.

  • 07.2023 - 08.2023 | Berkshire Partners | Boston, MA

    • Applied design thinking principles to problem-solving, leading workshops and facilitating ideation sessions that fostered creative solutions and encouraged out-of-the-box thinking.

    • Collaborated with diverse teams, including marketing, product, and strategy, to integrate strategic insights into actionable plans that addressed market challenges and opportunities.

07.2023 - 05.2025

  • 10.2021 - 06.2023 | Boston, MA

    • Crafted compelling narratives through motion graphics, transforming complex concepts into engaging visual stories.

    • Produced eye-catching animations and visual effects, incorporating keyframe animation, particle systems, and motion tracking techniques to enhance overall visual appeal.

    • Leveraged strong design sensibilities to integrate typography and layout into motion graphics, ensuring cohesive branding and a polished final product.

  • 10.2022 - 05.2023 | Boston, MA

    • Applied design thinking principles to problem-solving, leading workshops and facilitating ideation sessions that fostered creative solutions and encouraged out-of-the-box thinking.

    • Collaborated with diverse teams, including marketing, product, and strategy, to integrate strategic insights into actionable plans that addressed market challenges and opportunities.

  • 08.2019 - 10.2021 | Boston, MA

    • Maintained brand consistency across digital touchpoints, ensuring that design elements aligned with brand guidelines and reflected a cohesive visual identity.

    • Integrated motion graphics and micro-interactions into user interfaces, elevating the overall user experience and adding an element of engagement and delight.

    • Developed consistent UI components and design patterns, fostering a user-friendly and cohesive experience while streamlining the development process.

    • Developed cohesive event themes that encompassed decor, furniture, and wayfinding, transforming venues into immersive environments that captured attendees’ imagination.

NEXTHINK 

08.2019 - 06.2023

  • 12.2018 - 03.2019 | Boston, MA

BOUNDLESS RUG CO. 

12.2018 - 03.2019

  • 12.2016 - 05.2017 | Lowell, MA

  • 08.2017 - 05.2019 | Lowell, MA

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LOWELL 

12.2016 - 05.2019

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN ART
Graphic Design Concentration

GPA 3.58 | Lowell, MA

Achieved Dean’s List honors four times while building a strong foundation in graphic design, visual communication, and creative problem-solving. Coursework included typography and typesetting, product development, visual branding, storytelling, UX/UI design, and design thinking, with an emphasis on translating ideas into thoughtful, effective visual solutions.

Studied abroad in London, England, during the summer of 2017, gaining exposure to new cultural perspectives and design influences. Balanced two jobs alongside a full academic course load, strengthening time management, collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments while managing competing priorities.

Education

Awards & Recognition

  • Designed the website for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ Silence the Disease campaign, which received two Silver awards at the 2026 W3 Awards in the Pharmaceuticals Websites and Corporate Communications categories.

  • Recognized by Bookbuilders of Boston for excellence in student book design, earning second place in the student category at the 2018 New England Book Design Show.

Leadership

  • 05.2017 - 05.2019 | President
    09.2015 - 05.2019 | Member

  • Student organized gallery to showcase work by the students of UMass Lowell design program.
    2018     | 2019 | Lowell, MA

  • Hosted by the XDs and Big Radical
    06.2017 | London, UK

  • 05.2017 - 01.2018 | President
    09.2016 - 05.2017 | Public Relations/Senator

  • Sarah is a very talented designer and an advocate for design strategy.

    Kayla Russell,
    Graphic/Motion Designer

    Worked on a Team Together

  • Sarah's dedication, brand advocacy, and diverse skill set make her an incredible addition to any team. I was truly fortunate to have worked with her.

    Devon LaPlume,
    Project Manager, Creative Services

    Worked on a Team Together

  • Sarah has a unique ability to educate project stakeholders about design thinking and process, and how they can lead to more successful outcomes.

    Kayla Russell,
    Graphic/Motion Designer

    Worked on a Team Together

  • Her creativity and meticulous approach consistently yield exceptional results that go above and beyond expectations.

    Devon LaPlume,
    Project Manager, Creative Services

    Worked on a Team Together

  • Sarah always gives design feedback that makes me say, “Wow, I never thought about it that way!” That out-of-the-box thinking and her eagerness to learn new skills make Sarah an invaluable team member and a joy to work with!

    Kayla Russell,
    Graphic/Motion Designer

    Worked on a Team Together

  • With her positive attitude, effective communication skills, and commitment to growth, Sarah greatly enhances any design project she's involved in.

    Devon LaPlume,
    Project Manager, Creative Services

    Worked on a Team Together