Sarah Schweiger

I’m Sarah, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Austria.

I have experience with all kinds of design from digital to print and have a soft spot for anything illustrative.

Student Assistant at the Department of Research and Knowledge Transfer @ University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten
2023–2025
Alongside my studies, I worked as a student assistant. In this role, I took on administrative tasks, supported events and event photography, and produced video and audio material. Most importantly, I maintained and updated content on our website. In addition, I was the first point of contact in my department for the design of posters and flyers.

Internship @ Institute of Creative\Media/Technologies
2022
During my internship, I worked on various creative tasks, primarily in UI/UX design and illustration for a web-based quiz prototype. I also planned and conducted several user tests and collaborated closely with the web designer on another project at the institute.

Master’s Degree in Digital Design @ University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten
2023–2025
I recently completed my Master’s in Digital Design at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, where I worked on a wide range of projects. These experiences not only expanded my knowledge in various areas but also helped me discover which aspects of graphic design I enjoy the most and where I would like to specialize in the future.

Certified Professional for UX Development
2024
During my Master’s program, I also completed the UX Development course, through which I received personal certification according to ISO 9241.

Bachelor’s Degree in Media Technology @ University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten
2019–2022
My Bachelor’s program sparked my interest in the more technical side of art and design. Over the course of three years, I gained fundamental programming skills in various languages as well as the basics of video and audio production. I especially appreciated the creative freedom in many projects, which allowed me to incorporate my creative skills even into more theoretical assignments.