I have a passion for writing and design

 
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I’m a stickler for brand positioning and creative decisions that serve a purpose—both strategically and aesthetically.

Otherwise, what’s the point?

 

I Specialize in COPYWRITING/ EDITING, DIGITAL & WEB design, brandING & graphic design

I predominately serve architecture, real estate and builder clients, those in the wellness and medical industries, law firms/ corporations, and small businesses.

I have worked with clients from small grassroots organizations to larger corporations. If the job is the right fit, I am interested in a permanent full-time opportunity (ideally remote so I can get a dog). I am also open to ongoing contract-based/ freelance work.

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Ready for the details?

 
 
 

I help clients and firms of all sizes, including competitors.

I offer full-service agency support for businesses and organizations needing all-encompassing design and advertising. I also offer consulting and freelance-based support for larger corporations, including fellow advertising agencies and larger marketing entities.

Yes, I realize this is baffling in an ever-competitive world—but, I love the opportunity to work collaboratively and am fully aware of my strengths and weaknesses. If that means outsourcing specific help to larger agencies and vice versa, then let’s do it! My goal is always to find the best solution for my clients, becuase #timemanagement.

I’M not big on typical design retainers.

Although, if that’s your thing, I’ll gladly put together a specific proposal just for you.

Most of my services are offered at an hourly rate, with options for flat-rate packages, where it makes the most sense. I’m all about making the most sensible choices. 

 
 

I’m traveling abroad, but also local

I’m a military spouse living overseas! But, my home base is still the Washington, DC area. And though there’s a bit of a time change, all of my colleagues and clients are based in the US and just a phone call, zoom session or even airplane ride away!

I’m obsessed with what I do

I have 20+ years experience working on both the agency-side, as well as the client-side—working in-house with a focus on brand identity and graphic design for a variety of industries, ranging from technology, to real estate and architecture, to beauty and skin care, to public figures and political campaigns.

 
 

I truly hate to brag, but a few shoutouts are always in order

“Five years ago I met with Sarah Jane and told her about my dream of pitching a home building show to HGTV, of growing my design/build firm to construct homes over $1 million, and of becoming a sought-after designer in Calvert County.

She told me it would three years and to trust her.

I am still so grateful and blessed for trusting her and for her honesty in helping me achieve my goals. After exactly three years, I had three pitch meetings with different TV production companies, have built several homes in the $1 million+ bracket and now have several construction teams working for me.

Her brand strategy expertise is invaluable and she is such a joy to work with. I am so thankful for all of her hard work and for helping me significantly grow my business!”
— Brooke Swann, Owner of Brooke Swann Design + Build
“Sarah Jane has a phenomenal command of all things social! She combines keen copywriting skills with innovative and fresh design skills to produce visual eye candy and powerful messaging that truly engages our audiences across many platforms!

I put our social media into her hands and am always impressed with everything I see. It’s so refreshening to not only trust your social media partner but be delighted with everything generated. We have sales we can directly attribute to Facebook and they’ve made a significant impact on our brand awareness in two very different markets.”
— Laura Reese, Director of Marketing at Classic Group (Developer of Live Two Rivers)
 
“Sarah Jane was a pleasure to work with. She was very responsive, professional, and creative. I love the logo and website she created for my business!”
— Laura Jones, Partner of Tiger Mountain Estate Law
 
“Sarah Jane has helped take my company to another level. I came to her two years ago to help with redesigning my website. She brought my website to life and made it user-friendly.

Currently, she manages my social media and any web design changes that are needed. She is quick to respond to any requests I have. Sarah Jane is always happy, full of great ideas and easy to work with.”
— Mandy Owens, Owner of Your Baby Consultant
 
“Sarah Jane was so easy to work with. She responded very quickly to my requests and was able to give my business card and logo a whole new look, just what I needed, in a quick time frame.

My card is now a good reflection of me and my business and I’ve received many compliments on it. ”
— Page Winter, Owner of Page Winter Studio
 
“I have worked with Sarah Jane over the years as part of our non-profit organization, Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. As a volunteer, Sarah Jane recognized that our logo, though traditional and directly linked to our umbrella organization, did not reflect our community or individual league personality.

Sarah Jane designed a new branding system for our League, creating a beautiful logo, updating all of our promotional materials, increasing our presence in social media and successfully launching and presenting our new look to the membership and community. She is fun to work with and has a fresh vision that will benefit any group that works with her.”
— Craig Friedrich, Past President of Junior League of Annapolis, Inc.
“Don’t bunt. Aim out of the ballpark. Aim for the company of immortals.”
— David Ogilvy