Professional Bio

With over 18 years of experience, Charlotte Proud is a seasoned graphic designer known for bringing clarity, beauty, and impact to every brand she touches. From websites and logos to full-scale campaigns and marketing systems, her work blends fine art sensibility with strategic design thinking.

She’s led creative for clients across wellness, real estate, tech, and entertainment — including names like Constellation Behavioral Health, The Chopra Center, Keller Williams, Alta Mira Recovery, and Dub Sutra. Whether designing immersive websites, top-selling merch, or national ad campaigns, Charlotte’s work consistently drives results and deepens brand connection.

Her design toolkit spans everything from UX/UI and print to video editing, trade show booths, social content, and book publishing. But what sets her apart is the way she balances bold creative direction with meticulous execution — always keeping her clients’ goals front and center.

Charlotte holds a B.A. in Fine Art and Art History from Pitzer College. With nearly two decades in the field, she’s known not just for her visual talent, but for her ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and elevate brands with intention and integrity.

She believes in design that’s clean, professional, and emotionally resonant — work that doesn’t just look good, but feels right.

Experience

Contract Graphic & Web Designer for a Diverse Range of Clients / 2014 to Present

As a contractor, Charlotte has skillfully overseen branding, style, and visual identity, delivering a range of marketing materials, websites, videos, books, and magazines for a diverse clientele. She leads teams of designers with vision and precision, ensuring cohesive and innovative solutions. Her impressive portfolio includes projects for esteemed organizations such as Alta Mira Recovery, Scripps Hospital, HealthAware, AwesomeWoman, BetterNight, Smooth Jazz News, Show Horse Today, Bridges to Recovery, BrightQuest, Crestview Recovery, and Castlewood, among others.

Graphic & Web Designer @ Constellation Behavioral Health / 2014 to 2023

Charlotte led all design projects from concept to completion, including logos, flyers, websites, and signage. She collaborated closely with leadership, the development team, and the marketing director to ensure alignment with strategic goals and brand vision. Charlotte developed and implemented branding strategies and promotional materials to enhance visibility and drive engagement.

Chief Graphic and Web Designer @ OneHealth Solutions, Inc. /  2010 to 2013

Charlotte managed all design and web projects, collaborating with leadership to enhance branding and online presence. She designed and maintained the corporate website, marketing materials, and office interiors.

Art Director @ The Deepak Chopra Center /  2008 to 2010

Charlotte directed graphic and web design projects, leading a team and managing deliverables for print, digital, and promotional materials. She oversaw the design of the website, catalogs, and marketing campaigns.

Lead Graphic/Web Designer @ The Purple Frog /  2006 to 2008

Charlotte oversaw all aspects of print and design projects from concept through completion, ensuring excellence in execution. She designed a wide array of materials including logos, flyers, advertisements, business cards, websites, postcards, presentations, and signage. Charlotte led the development of products and brands, shaping their visual identity and market presence. She managed the preparation, submission, and quality control of materials for printing, organized and maintained design databases for efficiency, and created and submitted weekly advertisements for the LA Times. Additionally, she innovated and developed new promotional materials to drive brand engagement and visibility.

Education

BA in Fine Art and Art History  @  Pitzer College  /  2002 to 2006

Charlotte graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Art History from Pitzer College, achieving a GPA of 3.74. This rigorous academic program provided a deep understanding of artistic techniques, historical contexts, and critical analysis, laying a strong foundation for a successful career in the creative field.