Hey, Hill here!

I create energetic and approachable illustrations, merch, packaging, and brand materials with an upbeat attitude.

I thrive working with small teams looking for an intentional, hands-on process to build a professional, true-to-themselves brand. I also create to encourage & inspire young designers looking to level up their confidence and skills.

When I'm not designing you'll find me hiking, learning about wine, doodling tattoos, cooking veggies, face-timing my family, and sending memes to my husband.

let's get in touch

Drop an email at hillary.burson@gmail.com

Wanna hear more? Check out my Circles Conference talk.
Looking for a resume?
Check it out here.

expertise & tools

Full disclosure: I'm a T-shaped designer, extra long on the top. I like to learn a little about everything, try different visual mediums, and am not afraid to use multiple tools to find the best solution.

Adobe CC
Figma
Procreate
Webflow
illustration
brand identity
creative direction
merch & apparel
iconography
typography
animation & video
packaging

experience

Early-stage startups are my sweet-spot. They've allowed me to design alongside incredibly talented teams of two, to teams of 20. I'm grateful for the time spent learning from mentors, teammates, and leadership. I've spent 9+ years encouraging my teammates to roll with the punches, deliver awesome content, and tackle bigger questions -- in return, they pushed me to become the designer I am today.

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Founder, Brand & Illustration
Jan 2015 — Now
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Senior Brand Designer
Jan 2023 — Now
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Senior Brand Designer
May 2020 — Aug 2022
Lab1886
Experience Designer
Jan 2019 — Dec 2019
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Digital Designer
Jun 2015 — Dec 2018