I am a classically trained designer, but over the last decade or so I have acquired a number of skills to get jobs done. Graphic design, product design, animation, photography, video, editing, web design, environmental design, presentation design, and more.

I feel as though I excel in helping companies in their formative stages. Helping founders take their seedling of an idea and putting a story behind it to tell the world. Helping craft the name, the branding, the messaging, their pitch, and anything that gets the company from 0 to 1 while looking like a 10.

While I love the early stage companies, I also enjoy coming in and helping established companies solve problems. I’ve been fortunate enough to present transformative projects to C-suites at Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, T-Mobile, Apple, and Sonos.

What’s the phrase? Jack of all trades and master of none? Well, I personally think the best part of being a creative is that I can fully immerse myself in many different disciplines. I had to take an executive personality test at a former employer and I tested abnormally high in the curiosity trait. Whatever sector my client is in, I dive into every book, video, annual report in the category. My wife jokes that the only reason I’m good at Jeopardy is because of all the random clients I’ve had.

But if I had to say what areas I’m particularly well versed in, here's a list:

Consumer Electronics

Hospitality

Telecom

Retail

D2C

CPG

Luxury Goods

Real Estate Development

Personal Wellness

Venture

Don’t see your sector on the list? Don’t worry, there’s a decent chance I’ve dabbled.

And sometimes coming fresh to a sector is a blessing. Old problems can be seen through fresh eyes. And challenges become opportunities.

Here is a list of some clients and former employers. You can also find some more examples of the work on the case studies part of the site:

DECKED
Enjoy
AT&T
Sonos
Apple
Google
Theory Ventures
Roam America
Simply Framed
Silver Buckshot
SiteRise
Supermoon Capital
W/Good Company
Nosara Capital

I can confidently help you with any of the following :

Advertising
Art Direction
Branding
Brand Strategy
Collateral
Consultancy
Copywriting
Design
Environmental
Film & Video
Fundraising
Letterpress
Photography
Print / OOH
Social Strategy
Social Content
Strategy+Positioning
Wayfinding
Web Design

Since no two clients are the same, it's really hard to provide a blanket price. But that is where we work together to define a price, and more importantly a payment structure that works best for you.

Prior to work, an agreed upon proposal is provided outlining every single deliverable on a timeline– which determines the cost.

Here are some ways I’ve worked with clients:

Project Based - We scope the project. Estimate the amount of time/days it will take. And the fee is generated based on the time.

Retainer - I can join your team full time for an established amount of time. I’ve done 5 days a week. I’ve done 1 day a week. But the key is to understand your creative needs and then appropriately establish the time needed from there.

Sprint model - We participate in a creative sprint. Minimum of 2 weeks.

Value-Based Pricing - I participate in revenue sharing.

Equity - This works well for early stage companies with limited cash. By taking equity in lieu of cash I feel truly invested.

The minimum engagement fee is $10k. I’m not running a charity nor am I trying to get Rick Ross rich – but at the end of the day I need to feel valued for the hard work being done. High quality work does not come cheap in any profession.

Be my guest. I’ve had a number of potential clients do just that. And guess what… their branding looks exactly how you’d think. And one even came back and ask that I re-do it all.

Look, I’m not dragging my heels here. A.I. is undoubtedly changing the Creative Space. It already has.

I’ve already been leveraging its capabilities in some of my workflows to deliver amazing products for my clients. I’ve yet to see an end-to-end A.I. generated brand identity system that blew my mind. But… I’m sure that day will come! And when it does I guess I’ll focus full-time on my letterpress business… until the robots can operate a 1927 Chandler & Price.

I don’t believe in cookie cutter experiences for my clients. No two situations are ever the same. I leverage proven workshops and project frameworks to achieve the projects goals on-time.

But below is a loose outline:

Intros:

It will always start with an extensive fact finding interview or workshop with the client to understand the company, product and goals. This helps with buy-in at later stages of the project.

Research:

There is always a level of research before starting the creative work. This can range from simple desk research, to running full quantitative consumer research studies. It is really important to understand the competitive landscape of a sector so that we are positioning the company and product properly.

Ideation:

There will be a phase of sketching and ideation to find the right creative solution for the situation. Initial thoughts are presented back to the client for review. This will be as collaborative as possible.

Refinement:

Once a direction is chosen there will be refinements until everyone is happy. And I mean everyone. Even the CEO’s father-in-law.

Production:

It’s one thing to have a great idea. It’s another to get it produced to meet the vision. This is where the “&Company” of Suiter&Company comes in. I’ve worked with some amazing photographers, film crews, editors, programmers, web developers, signmakers, embroiderers and more to get the job done. So we can loop them in if and when the time is right.

Launch:

The big day. This could be an MVP alpha test, or an orchestrated launch with national PR. Together we’ll make sure we have every element of the story ready to go.

I adhere to Mcluhan's adage of “the message not the medium”. But depending on the medium I’ll leverage the proper tools. Over the years I have acquired a number of skills to help accomplish the job:

Figma

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

Premiere

Final Cut

Lightroom

Capture One

Keynote

Powerpoint

Excel (this must mean things are really dire if you need my skills here)

I also have my own professional camera equipment for scrappy photo and video projects.

Well, I can’t speak for them. But I’ve always felt the biggest form of flattery is when a client brings more work back with another company… and that has now happened to me six times.

I can provide referrals as needed. And some testimonials are below.

“Scott is a multidisciplinary creative who is the ideal thought partner for anyone starting and growing their business. He helped me turn the vision I had for Simply Framed into a reality with a name, brand, look, feel and messaging that still endures 8 years later.

His ability to effortlessly move from logo design, to brand strategy, to package design, to art direction, and if needed, a financial pitch deck, makes him the perfect utility tool for any startup. Would hire Scott again in a heartbeat.” - Dara Deshe, CEO Simply Framed

“Scott is the perfect creative partner for a company at any stage. He can bring an early idea to life through amazing design, but he can also hold his own in a boardroom with Fortune 50 CMO’s. He is thoughtful and strategic no matter the scale of the challenge. He has the breadth to move from branding, to pitch decks, to directing a video-shoot, even down to details like uniform design making him a truly versatile creative partner. I could call him on the weekend with the seedling of an idea, and by Monday he would have a full presentation to react to. He is a creative you can truly rely on.” - Ron Johnson, Former VP Apple, CEO Enjoy

I’m based in Whitefish, Montana with a design studio overlooking downtown. Whitefish is an amazing mountain town at the base of a world class ski resort, a lake, and 30 minutes from Glacier National Park. It is an amazing place to visit, and an even better place to raise a family.

The local airport (FCA) services all major cities, so it’s easy for me to come onsite if needed. Or better yet, you can come visit me. I can be your local tour guide!

There are some epic agencies out there. Some even run by good buddies. And if you have the budget, and you’re looking for some major firepower, then I’d say explore that direction.

But if you’re looking for a trusted partner, to walk with you in lockstep as you’re developing your brand and creative, then I’m your guy. I want you to feel as though I’m part of your team. Shoot me a text with some random inspiration. Call with a musing. Have the trust to push back, or better yet sit back and see the creative unfold.

When you work with me, you get me. I’m not pawning the work off to junior designers or interns. You’re getting 20 years of experience. Am I cheaper than an agency? Yeah. Am I cheapest option you can find on the internet? Nope.

But I can promise you’ll get your value.

Be Kind.

I’ve been told I’m a nice guy. Maybe to a fault. But I guess that's better than being known as an a$%hole. So naturally, I want to work with good people. I want to work with people working on products that are solving real problems. I want to work with people who want to make people smile, maybe even laugh. It sounds cliché, but I want to work with people who are having an impact.

Work Hard.

I roll up my sleeves and get the work done myself. I love seeing the direct impact my work can have. I also value my clients time and money, so there is no time to kick rocks.

Be Curious.

I want to be a specialist in whatever category my client is playing in. I’ll deep dive reddit threads and/or read archival books on the origins of the trade. I want to be able to go toe to toe so that I am creating from a place of empathy. I once read a genomics book for a client. And while I know a little about adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine… I’ll never reach Nobel status. The client will always know more.

Stay scrappy.

There is a time and a place for monster marketing budgets. And trust me, those are fun. But I believe in making my clients' dollars stretch as far as possible. I believe in using the resources at our fingertips, and then tapping a proven network of friends and specialists when the job calls for something a little extra.

I am currently taking on select clients. But if you’ve made it through all of this, and you feel I might be the right fit to work with you and your team, let’s chat. Shoot me an email and we’ll find a time to have an introductory chat.

Scott@Suiter.co

I’ve made the decision to not commit to anything full-time for the foreseeable future. I want to take on select projects and go super deep with a handful of clients. But I can promise, once we start working together it will feel like I’m a part of your team. And I guess, never say never. One of my last projects I went in house for what I thought would be a year or two… and it turned into an 8 year ride. And that’s a story best for in-person.