Sara Jamshidi

Sara Jamshidi is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in graphic design, art direction, and education. Currently serving as Design Principal and Lead Designer at ZENDA, LLC since March 2021, Sara also maintains an independent practice in graphic design and art direction since January 2013. Previous academic roles include Director of Undergraduate Studies and Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University and faculty positions at the University of Connecticut and Maryland Institute College of Art. Additional experience includes a senior design role at Top Shelf Design and leadership positions in AIGA/CT and Design Observer. Sara holds a Master’s Degree in Visual Communication from the Royal College of Art and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from the University of Connecticut, supplemented by a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Shahid Beheshti University.