Sina Sauro

Interactive Media Designer
Zürich, CH.

About

Interactive Media Designer passionate about fusing aesthetics with functionality to create compelling user experiences. Leveraging expertise in UX/UI design, visual communication, and multimedia content creation, I develop innovative digital and print solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. My background includes end-to-end project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a proven ability to deliver impactful communication strategies.

Work

Bau- und Verkehrsdepartement Basel-Stadt
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Interactive Media Designer

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Summary

Led diverse interactive media projects, from visual content creation to website development and project coordination, ensuring adherence to corporate design guidelines for public sector communication.

Highlights

Designed and developed an interactive prototype website to enhance accessibility of mobility guidelines for employees and a broad public, improving internal communication and public engagement.

Created and edited professional employee portraits in a studio setting using Adobe Lightroom Classic, elevating the department's visual identity for internal and external communications.

Managed the end-to-end layout and design for digital and print newsletters, consistently applying cantonal corporate design standards to ensure brand consistency and effective information dissemination.

Collaborated with project leads to visualize complex construction projects for preliminary studies and government reports, translating technical information into accessible visual formats.

Coordinated various interactive media projects and mentored a new Interactive Media Design apprentice, contributing to team development and efficient project delivery.

MAKEYOURDAY
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Interactive Media Designer

Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

Summary

Developed and independently implemented comprehensive communication solutions, integrating photography and video production for diverse clients in the public and education sectors.

Highlights

Developed and executed end-to-end communication solutions, including conceptualization, photography, video production, and post-processing, for key clients such as the Office for Equality and Diversity of the Canton Basel-Stadt.

Managed multimedia content creation projects for educational institutions like the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), enhancing their public outreach and digital presence.

Successfully delivered visually compelling campaigns by integrating strong photographic and videographic elements, ensuring high-quality and impactful storytelling.

Demonstrated strong project ownership, overseeing all stages from initial client brief to final delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

Volunteer

Schweizer Kulturverein «Wie wär's mal mit»
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Volunteer Photographer

Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

Summary

Provided photography services for a Swiss cultural association, capturing events and activities to support their mission and public outreach.

Highlights

Documented various cultural events and activities through high-quality photography, enhancing the association's visual archives and promotional materials.

Contributed to the visual storytelling of the Swiss Cultural Association "Wie wär's mal mit", increasing engagement with their community initiatives.

Collaborated with event organizers to capture key moments and atmosphere, supporting the successful promotion of cultural programs.

Education

Schule für Gestaltung Basel
Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Federal VET Diploma (EFZ)

Interactive Media Design

Courses

UX/UI Principles

Graphic Design

Web Development Fundamentals

Multimedia Production

Corporate Design

Schule für Gestaltung Basel
Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Foundation Course

Design Fundamentals

Courses

Visual Arts

Design Fundamentals

Creative Techniques

Portfolio Development

Languages

German
English
Italian

Certificates

UX & Usability Introduction Course

Issued By

Digicomp Academy Zürich

Skills

UX/UI Design

UX/UI Concept Development, Prototyping, User Experience, User Interface.

Visual Design

Layout Design, Graphic Design, Corporate Design, Branding.

Multimedia Production

Photography, Video Production, Image Editing (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop), Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro).

Web Design

Web Design, Prototyping (Adobe XD), Interactive Website Development.

Software Proficiency

Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe XD, Adobe Illustrator.

Soft Skills

Creativity, Solution-Oriented, Empathy, Proactive Engagement, Teamwork, Project Coordination.

Interests

Photography
Podcasts
Yoga
Museums