WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING AT HIBISCUS? I enjoy getting to work with a vast array of different business owners helping them bring their dream to life. My greatest accomplishment is that I have been able to train and educate several designers who may or may not still help us out – but have all gone on to do amazing things for themselves or larger agencies.

FAMILY: Married – 3 dogs – 1 son

FAVORITE TV SHOWS: (2) The 100 & Below Deck

HOMETOWN: Charlotte NC

FAVORITE MOVIES: The Wizard of Oz

FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT: Firebirds

anna smith | owner + designer

WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING AT HIBISCUS? I love being able to use my talents on a large variety of different projects for all kinds of diverse clients and businesses – it’s never the same day twice here, which keeps things so interesting! It is incredibly rewarding to be able to help bring someone’s vision to life and to see how excited they are upon receiving a final product they have been dreaming of for months or even years.

FAMILY: I have a rescue pup, her name is Aurora and she is a pit bull and hound mix.

FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Bob's Burgers, The Office

HOMETOWN: Matthews NC

FAVORITE MOVIES: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Requiem for a Dream

FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT: Showmars, Noodles and Co

oli kane | designer + illustrator

WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING AT HIBISCUS? I love being able to learn something new every day from experienced designers who are always willing and excited to teach me. The energy in the office and the laughs that we have make me excited to come to work every day because I can learn and grow in an environment that is fun but also one that challenges me.

FAMILY: I have one plant that I always forget to water. I am not a very good plant mom.

FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Criminal Minds

HOMETOWN: Winston Salem, NC

FAVORITE MOVIES: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT: Krispy Kreme

avery ware | animation specialist + copywriter

WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING AT HIBISCUS? I love coming to work at Hibiscus because as a the lone “number cruncher”, I am the master in my area of expertise ensuring the company’s financial health.  Yet being surrounded by all these artistic and creative co-workers, I feel an amazing flow of energy not normally associated with accounting.  Best of both worlds I say!

FAMILY: Married w/one daughter - 2 rescue mutts – 2 rescue cats - 1 Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot that I hate

FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Any English Mystery/Cop Show

HOMETOWN: Lodi, Ohio

FAVORITE MOVIE: American Beauty

FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT: Firebirds

janice grubbs | project manager + accountant