Every brand, project, and person carries a story worth telling—and building well.
I’m Adam Burtis—a creative leader, storyteller, and collaborator who helps organizations shape their identity, connect with their communities, and bring their vision to life.
For over 15 years, I’ve partnered with organizations—from fast-moving tech startups to mission-driven churches—to create visual experiences that connect deeply and move missions forward. Whether building a brand, leading a team, or rolling up my sleeves on a creative campaign, I care deeply about the why behind the work and the people it’s for.
My background spans creative direction, brand identity, integrated campaigns, project leadership, and team collaboration. I approach every project with curiosity and intention—working to meet strategic goals while creating work that helps people feel seen, known, and inspired.
Along the way, I’ve found real joy in leading and encouraging others. I believe great creative work begins by recognizing the unique strengths in each individual—calling those out, nurturing growth, and helping people step confidently into their potential. I love building teams where collaboration, growth, and creative excellence go hand in hand.
Today, I serve as Art Director at Fishhook, where I partner with churches and ministries to bring vision to life through thoughtful, hope-filled design. I lead a talented team of creatives, collaborate with strategists and storytellers, and help shape work that invites people into the larger story God is telling.
If you’re exploring a project, building a brand, or just want to connect, I’d love to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by!
Areas of Expertise
Art/Creative Direction
Team Leadership/Mentoring
Brand Identity & Visual Systems
Don’t take my word for it.
Take theirs.
“Adam and I worked together for 4 years at DocuTAP and Experity. Over this time, Adam meticulously elevated both brands and created a brand identity that remains in the DNA of those companies to this day. Adam has a sharp attention to detail and is incredibly talented at all things design and creative direction. No challenge thrown his way was too difficult - he consistently delivered. From print publications, tradeshows, ebooks, event collateral and animation - Adam has all the skills any team would be lucky to have. Adam’s positive attitude, empathy, and kindness made it a joy to walk into the office every day. I highly recommend Adam - your team will be better for it.”
— Senior Marketing Operations Strategist
“Adam was one of my favorite people from the get-go. Kind, friendly and always willing to teach this “technician” something new, even if it was just some colors on a printer. Working in the service industry, you don’t always get treated as you should but Adam always gave me and my team the respect they deserved. He was always hard working, punctual and his designs and ideas were always the favorite of the IT group.”
— Corporate IT Manager
“Adam is a creative monster that always rises to the challenge. Adam exemplifies hard work, dedication, and the ability to creatively think outside of the box! Any company would be lucky to have him on their team.”
— Sourcing Strategist-Recruitment Marketing
“Adam approaches his profession with ease and grace, from his relationships to his design work. I was lucky enough to work with Adam during his tenure as Lead Graphic Designer at Health Catalyst. As a managing editor and content strategist, I relied on Adam to bring copy to life, taking a project from a basic Word document to a visually engaging and dynamic asset. His designs are elegant and sharp, but Adam’s greatest attribute is his ability to listen. He comes to a kickoff meeting with an open mind and an eagerness to understand the project’s significance, audience, and goal. As a result, his finished products amplify the text and make and product, service, or message shine.”
— Content Strategy Lead
“Adam is genuine, talented, and hard working. There are few people as kind as Adam. He is someone that everyone wants on their team. Adam delivers on time without error.”
— Project Manager
“Adam is a thoughtful and creative designer who is very easy to collaborate with (he also has a great sense of humor and is a solid teammate)! We worked on e-books, case studies, and infographics together to support our demand generation efforts and to effectively communicate our company's value proposition. He provided his design expertise to other members of our content and demand generation team as well - in addition to his terrific design skills, he's versatile and contentious about deadlines and deliverables. I highly recommend him!”
— Director of Content Strategy
“Adam and I worked together on the marketing team at Health Catalyst. Adam both designed and oversaw the design of assets for campaigns I was running, including brochures, infographics, data sheets, white papers and e-books. He also served as a thought partner for several videos and provided creative direction to our production team.
Adam is awesome to work with. He is extremely talented, creative and a clear communicator. I really appreciate his ability and willingness to both think strategically and roll up his sleeves to get things done. I would highly recommend Adam to anyone looking to add creative talent to their organization.”
— Director of Marketing