Creative Value Delivered

Exceeding expectations of Marketing Leaders’ like you with our creative ideas, reliable execution, and exceptional service.
So you can focus on what you do best.
Let’s Create Something Exceptional Together

Are You a Marketing or Business Leader?

Are you up against tight deadlines, limited budgets, or a lack of in-house creative? Are you juggling high expectations or unrealistic goals? All while managing more projects than anyone should have to handle?

At KURTZ, we understand how this drains your energy and leads to lackluster results. That’s why we partner with you to take work off your plate. So you can focus on your zone of genius; the things only you can do.

Here’s how we do it:

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We take the time to understand your unique goals and challenges.

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We craft custom creative solutions tailored to your objectives.

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We execute your project on time, on budget, and above expectations.
All while staying in constant communication.
You’ll always know what’s going on—no micromanaging needed. All you need to do is provide a clear direction of what you’re looking for and we’ll make it happen.

You may be launching a new multimillion-dollar product line. Or, have an upcoming trade show. Even if you’re looking at a company wide rebrand. Our nimble team brings fresh perspectives and delivers results that exceed expectations.

All without the hassle of flakey freelancers, overpriced agencies, or overburdened in-house teams.

By partnering with KURTZ, you’ll get standout results that wow your team and leadership.

Let’s create something exceptional together.

The Kurtz team has been hands down the best creative agency I've ever worked with and I've worked with many in my 20+ year career in marketing.

The team is fairly-priced, efficient, responsive, deadline-oriented, and the details do not get past them.

We averaged 400 - 500 hours per month for projects. Even at that volume they were all of what I mentioned above, but beyond that, they were friendly and courteous.

We've had a 10+ year relationship with them (2.5 years I've been here managing it) and I've never had a negative experience.

You'd think after that long there would be some level of complacency, but none that I witnessed, or experienced, or heard of.

We're lucky to have you as a partner.

Jeff Worchester, Vice President of Digital Marketing, Foundations Worldwide

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Bringing Your Vision to Life with Strategy and Design

Custom Branding, Design, and Marketing Solutions Tailored to Your Business
From brand strategy and identity design to web and marketing solutions, we craft creative assets that help businesses stand out. Whether you need a full rebrand, a website, or eye-catching marketing materials, we bring expertise, strategy, and imagination to every project.

Branding & Identity

Brand Strategy & Positioning

Define your brand’s purpose, values, and market positioning for long-term success.

Brand Naming & Tagline Development

Craft memorable, meaningful names and taglines that set you apart.

Logo Design & Visual Identity

A distinctive logo and cohesive visual system that makes your brand instantly recognizable.

Event & Specialty Logos

Unique logos for events, campaigns, or special projects.

Brand Guidelines

A comprehensive guide to ensure consistency in logo use, color, typography, and brand messaging.

Brand Messaging & Voice Development

Clarity and consistency in how you communicate with your audience.

Branded Canva Templates

Ready-to-use templates for social media, presentations, and marketing materials.

Rebranding & Brand Refresh

Evolve your brand with a modernized look and feel.

Corporate & Internal Branding

Align internal culture and messaging with your external brand identity.

Signage & Environmental Graphics

Office branding, trade show displays, and retail signage.

Web & Digital Design

Custom Website Design

Visually stunning, user-friendly websites that engage and convert.

Website Wireframing & UX/UI Design

Strategic design that enhances user experience and functionality.

No-Code Website Development

Custom-built sites with full flexibility and scalability.

Landing Page & Microsite Design

Targeted pages designed for lead generation and campaigns.

E-commerce Website Design

Beautiful and seamless online stores optimized for sales.

Conversion-Optimized Web Design

Design that drives engagement and results.

Email Design & Custom Email Signatures

Branded email templates and cross-platform email signatures.

Marketing & Content Design

Marketing Collateral & Print Design

Business cards, letterheads, brochures, and other essential branded materials.

Social Media Branding & Graphics

Eye-catching social media assets to amplify your brand.

Presentation & Pitch Deck Design

Impactful, on-brand slides to captivate your audience.

Infographics & Data Visualization

Clear, engaging visuals to tell your story effectively.

Ad Creative & Digital Campaign Assets

Performance-driven graphics for online advertising.

Packaging Design

Standout packaging that makes your product shelf-ready and irresistible.

Print & Production Consulting

Expert guidance on materials, finishes, and print execution.

Trade Show & Event Support

Booth & Exhibit Design

Engaging trade show displays that attract attention.

Event Branding & Graphics

Custom designs for signage, banners, programs, and promotional materials.

Marketing Materials & Giveaways

Branded brochures, flyers, and swag to enhance your event presence.

Custom Event Logos

Unique logos designed specifically for conferences, summits, and brand activations.

Consulting & Strategy

Brand Discovery & Positioning Workshops

Uncover insights and define your brand’s strategic direction.

Marketing Strategy & Campaign Planning

Align your branding with effective marketing initiatives.

Competitor & Industry Analysis

Research-driven insights to sharpen your market positioning.

Creative Direction & Art Direction

Cohesive visual storytelling for campaigns, photoshoots, and more.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“
James's knowledge for design coupled with his understanding of brand makes him one of the best designers I have had the privilege to work with.”
Vicki Prussak, Marketing Manager, TTI Floor Care North America
“
You are awesome as usual!!!”
Liz Rowsey, Marketing Manager, Hedstrom - Ball, Bounce & Sport, Inc.
“
I truly enjoy working with James. He has a great attitude, a willingness to get the job done, and best of all he's highly creative.”
Sue Oshaben, Senior Graphic Designer, Little Tikes Toy Company
“
I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for high quality, modern design work for their business.”
Nathan Logan, Director of Business Development, BOSU
“
I honestly wanted to say fantastic job and this is the closest we ever got to a final product on the first draft run!”
Vincent Mastrangelo, Chief Operating Officer, Kid’s Embrace
“
I lost count of how many times it was James's commitment, energy, and good humor that allowed us to complete important, high profile communications projects. James is one of the best designers I have ever worked with, in all senses—technically, creatively, and interpersonally. He has a wonderful work ethic, an easygoing yet focused style, integrity, flexibility, and adaptability.”
Marcelyn Kropp, Marketing Coordinator, Ohio University Alumni Association
“
Thank you once again for your excellent work! I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for your designs. I believe every logo (concept) exceeded our expectations. You did an outstanding job, and I sincerely appreciate the thought and skill you put into each design.”
Rachel Englehart, Marketing Manager, Polar Products
“
Check out page 3 of today’s Morning Journal. I need to thank our design consultant James Kurtz for creating our award poster…Fun marketing project!”
Kathy Bast, Marketing Director, KS Associates
“
I’m super happy with the work you’ve done, and I’m excited to see this extend into the complete book!”
Michael Hunter, Founder, Uncommon Change
“
You are kings, wise and wonderful, thank you so much for helping us out!”
Kim Fratz, Executive Assistant, Peg’s Foundation
“
This looks sooooo good!!! We are SO EXCITED!!”
Megan Earls, Marketing Associate, Universal Oil
“
It was awesome working with the KURTZ team!”
Alex Atkins, VP or Growth, Sturdy
“
You have been awesome and amazing to work with.”
Deidre Whitman, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, SOSS
“
Everything looks amazing! I just ran it by the committee. Just. Wow. You guys are good.”
Jeffrey Moore, Chairman, Hudson-Landsberg
“
I am super excited about what you are putting together! Everything you have put together is really within my vision. So excited for this launch.”
Shannon Repp, Global Marketing & Product Management Director, Temprecision International
“
James's knowledge for design coupled with his understanding of brand makes him one of the best designers I have had the privilege to work with.”
Vicki Prussak, Marketing Manager, TTI Floor Care North America
“
You are awesome as usual!!!”
Liz Rowsey, Marketing Manager, Hedstrom - Ball, Bounce & Sport, Inc.
“
I truly enjoy working with James. He has a great attitude, a willingness to get the job done, and best of all he's highly creative.”
Sue Oshaben, Senior Graphic Designer, Little Tikes Toy Company
“
I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for high quality, modern design work for their business.”
Nathan Logan, Director of Business Development, BOSU
“
I honestly wanted to say fantastic job and this is the closest we ever got to a final product on the first draft run!”
Vincent Mastrangelo, Chief Operating Officer, Kid’s Embrace
“
James is one of the best designers I have ever worked with, in all senses—technically, creatively, and interpersonally. ”
Marcelyn Kropp, Marketing Coordinator, Ohio University Alumni Association
“
Every logo exceeded our expectations. You did an outstanding job, and I sincerely appreciate the thought and skill you put into each design.”
Rachel Englehart, Marketing Manager, Polar Products
“
Check out page 3 of today’s Morning Journal. I need to thank our design consultant James Kurtz for creating our award poster…Fun marketing project!”
Kathy Bast, Marketing Director, KS Associates
“
I’m super happy with the work you’ve done, and I’m excited to see this extend into the complete book!”
Michael Hunter, Founder, Uncommon Change
“
You are kings, wise and wonderful, thank you so much for helping us out!”
Kim Fratz, Executive Assistant, Peg’s Foundation
“
This looks sooooo good!!! We are SO EXCITED!!”
Megan Earls, Marketing Associate, Universal Oil
“
It was awesome working with the KURTZ team!”
Alex Atkins, VP or Growth, Sturdy
“
You have been awesome and amazing to work with.”
Deidre Whitman, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, SOSS
“
Everything looks amazing! I just ran it by the committee. Just. Wow. You guys are good.”
Jeffrey Moore, Chairman, Hudson-Landsberg
“
I am super excited about what you are putting together! Everything you have put together is really within my vision. So excited for this launch.”
Shannon Repp, Global Marketing & Product Management Director, Temprecision International

Trusted by Leading Brands and Businesses

From Startups to Established Brands, We've Helped Businesses Stand Out
From household names to innovative startups, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with brands and licenses across a wide range of industries. Our creative expertise has helped bring countless projects to life.

The Power of a Full-Service Agency.
The Flexibility of Independent Experts.

Expert Collaboration. Custom Solutions. No Agency Overhead.
Summit Collective is a group of seasoned creative professionals—strategists, designers, developers, and marketers—who collaborate seamlessly to deliver full-service solutions without the overhead of a traditional agency. We work independently and together, bringing you the expertise you need without the unnecessary extras you don’t.
Tailored Teams
You get the right experts for your project, not a one-size-fits-all team.
Cost-Efficient
No bloated overhead—just the services you actually need.
Seamless Execution
Decades of collaboration means we function like an agency, minus the bureaucracy.
  • App Development
  • Public Relations
  • Copyediting
  • SEO
  • Photography
  • Marketing Strategy
  • PPC
  • Videography
  • Managed IT
  • Social Media
  • Copywriting
  • Web Hosting
KURTZ is a Founding Member of Summit Collective
Summit Collective is a group of seasoned creative professionals—strategists, designers, developers, and marketers—who collaborate seamlessly to deliver full-service solutions without the overhead of a traditional agency.

We work independently and together, bringing you the expertise you need without the unnecessary extras you don’t.

The Power of a Full-Service Agency.
The Flexibility of Independent Experts.

Expert Collaboration. Custom Solutions. No Agency Overhead.
Tailored Teams
You get the right experts for your project, not a one-size-fits-all team.
Cost-Efficient
No bloated overhead—just the services you actually need.
Seamless Execution
Decades of collaboration means we function like an agency, minus the bureaucracy.
  • App Development
  • Public Relations
  • Copyediting
  • SEO
  • Photography
  • Marketing Strategy
  • PPC
  • Videography
  • Managed IT
  • Social Media
  • Copywriting
  • Web Hosting

Let's Create Something Exceptional Together

Get started today with a creative partner that truly understands your challenges. Whether you're launching a product, preparing for a trade show, or tackling a rebrand, we take the work off your plate so you can focus on what you do best.