Sarah Alexander, Designer & Fractional Creative Director on Influential Women

Influential Woman · Design Marketing

Sarah Alexander

BFA

Designer & Fractional Creative Director, Pair

Chicago, IL

2026Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree BFA with concentration in graphic design and anthropology Cert BFA Member AIGA (board member) Member Old Girls Club Member Illinois Caucus of Adolescent Health (board of directors)

Her Story

About Sarah

I've been in the design field for over 20 years. I've always been a creative person who loved art and wanted to turn that into a career since I was a kid. I have a BFA with a concentration in graphic design and anthropology, which I applied right away working at various agencies and design studios from startups to large corporate clients. I now run my own business as a solopreneur.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Sarah

01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Being open and maintaining relationships with people on an authentic level rather than transactional, nurturing professional relationships over your career.

02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Evolving with the industry and AI presents both opportunities and challenges. Being willing to evolve personally and professionally with a growth mindset. Future opportunities in humanity, authenticity, in-person experiences as the antithesis of AI, and human connection.

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