About Me

My name is Anna Catherine (Annie) Estes, and I am a Communications Graphic Designer with a background in Journalism and Studio Art. One of my favorite aspects of graphic design is the ability to combine my creativity with the requirements of a brand identity, methodically working out a solution like a puzzle.

My college experience allowed me to discover my passion for graphic design while I was well into my Journalism studies, so I decided to continue with my Journalism degree while working diligently to improve my design skills through coursework, a valuable mentorship, and professional work experience. My experience in writing and copy editing gives me an advantage in the world of design and marketing, as I am extremely attentive to detail and able to support my design skills with thorough and effective communication.

Education

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

St. Mark’s High School

Wilmington, DE

  • Vice-President of National Honor Society
  • Art electives
  • Art Editor of Markings publication

Experience

Graphic Designer

Drexel University, LeBow College of Business

Philadelphia, PA
November 2020 – Present

  • Ensure consistent messaging and visual themes in alignment with Drexel University brand standards
  • Support internal and external communications by conceiving, executing, and producing graphic assets. These assets include print and digital graphics; event invitations, programs, and signage; graphics for recruitment, fundraising, community-building
  • Develop email marketing strategies and design email blasts
  • Assist the Art Director in communicating with internal and external vendors for print, digital and outdoor advertising efforts to ensure that deadlines and expectations are consistently met
  • Assist with photography and video shoots and asset management

Graphic Designer

Atlantic Tractor

Oxford, PA
March 2019 – November 2020

  • Provide graphic assets for marketing campaigns while adhering to the style guidelines set by partner company John Deere
  • Support internal and external communications by composing newsletters, providing location-specific graphic support, developing email marketing strategies and designing email blasts, and contributing to company culture initiatives
  • Create video material for local TV commercials and social media content – including interviewing customers and company officials, recording interviews, and editing footage into final product
  • Work with outside vendors to provide print-ready graphics for signage, apparel, and other marketing materials

Graphic Designer

Autumn Arch Beer Project

Newark, DE
December 2019 – Present

  • Design craft brew can labels
  • Provide graphic assets for social media and print advertisements
  • Design and provide print-ready assets for apparel, including staff shirts and dog bandanas

Communications Manager

Positively Mystic

Ithaca, NY
September 2017 – December 2018

  • Designed wholesale product catalog
  • Developed logo and online identity
  • Assisted with social media and promotion

Graphic Designer

Ithaca College Art Department

Ithaca, NY
September 2017 – October 2018

  • Designed posters advertising visiting artists for the Art Department
  • Created logo to use across social media platforms
  • Strengthened Art Department visual identity by designing decals for front doors

Strategic Communications Intern

Polaris Alpha

Aberdeen, MD
May 2017 – January 2018

  • Coordinated, collected sponsors, and organized TAPS Golf Outing
  • Assisted with social media marketing and communications
  • Designed graphics for email blasts and social media

Freelance Design, Social Media, Content Creation

December 2018 – Present

  • University of Delaware (Newark, DE): poster design for Student Health Services
  • Port House Grill (North East, MD): graphic design, social media management
  • Visit North East, MD (North East, MD): graphic design, content creation, WordPress
  • Fairwind Farms (North East, MD): graphic design, content creation
  • ImageBuilders Web Design: graphic design, logo design

Core Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro
  • WordPress – content management and theme set-up
  • HTML/CSS – working knowledge
  • MailChimp, Active Campaign – designing and writing content for e-mail blasts
  • Microsoft Office, Google Suite
  • Video editing
  • Social media analytics – Facebook Analytics, Hootsuite
  • Mondays (and other project management tools)
  • AP style
  • Comic book illustration (and reading!)
  • Barista
  • Bagel Creator
  • Previous Irish dancer with Do Cairde School of Irish Dance