Hi, I'm Annie.


I'm a senior art director and brand designer based in Charleston, SC, a city I moved to a decade ago and never left, mostly because of the food, the beach, and the minor league baseball games.

I've spent the last 9+ years designing for consumer brands, working across packaging systems, brand identities, e-commerce creative, and marketing assets. I've led creative in-house across large brand portfolios, which has meant designing at scale, managing teams, and bringing consistency to complex, multi-SKU projects.

I'm also an illustrator and painter, working digitally and in watercolors. When I'm not at my desk, I'm usually sewing, quilting, or working on something with my hands while reality tv plays in the background.

Freelance projects are welcome. If you want to collaborate, say hi, or discuss any of the Real Housewives franchises, please get in touch.

Skills

Creative Leadership
Graphic Design
Brand Identity & Systems
Art Direction
Packaging
Illustration
E-Commerce Design
Creative Operations

EXPERIENCE

Razor Group

Senior Art Director

Freelance

Brand Designer & Illustrator

Infinite Commerce

Senior Art Director / Art Director

Dragonfly Commerce

Creative Lead / Visual Design Manager

Cupboard

Creative Lead

Cobble Hill Digital

Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrative Lead / Graphic Designer / Design Intern

INDUSTRIES

E-Commerce / Amazon
CPG / DTC
Food & Beverage
Hospitality
Pet Care / Pet Food
Furniture
Children's Toys
Plant Care / Gardening
Fashion
Home Goods

PROJECT WISH LIST:

Greeting cards
Children's books
USPS stamps
Book covers
Cookbook illustrations
Cans & bottles
Food & beverage brands

EDUCATION

University of Mary Washington
BA, Art History
Museum Studies Minor

Volunteer

Tech for Campaigns
2018-2025

The Green Heart Project
2025

Arm-in-Arm SC
2018-2022

Freelance inquiries welcome. Say hello → hello@anniegrotophorst.com
©

2026

Freelance inquiries welcome. Say hello → hello@anniegrotophorst.com
©

2026

Freelance inquiries welcome.
Say hello → hello@anniegrotophorst.com
©

2026