After guiding the VisLab, a design recharge center housed in the School of Life Sciences, since 2005, Jacob Sahertian embarked on new endeavors in March 2023, retiring from his role as the VisLab's Director of Academic Media, and moving to Tryon, North Carolina. He is a creative, hands-on team leader who conceptualizes, develops, directs and executes innovative marketing strategies for numerous departments and clients.
As an award-winning designer with more than 30 years of experience, he is an expert at improving productivity and finding cost-effective solutions through the use of technology, while maintaining high-quality design standards. From simple brochures to magazines, and posters to complex websites, Jacob focuses on attention to detail and consistency, as well as analyzing and understanding every client’s individual needs.