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We are a full-service creative agency providing end-to-end Brand Execution in Identity, Experience & Growth.

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Based in San Francisco Bay Area

We’re a creative agency with a clear point of view and a long-term mindset. We believe in clarity, consistency, and building systems that scale. Our team is driven by curiosity, care, and a shared commitment to doing great work with integrity. We value people and process equally, because lasting brands are built from both. We’ve got it handled. That’s our standard, not our pitch.

Founder-Led. Future-Focused.

Burke & Syme was founded by a strategic–creative duo with over a decade of experience building brands from the ground up—and accelerating growth from wherever they are. One leads with systems and strategy; the other with vision and creative direction.

Working alongside us is a flexible team of creatives, developers, and trusted partners—supported by smart, AI-powered systems we’ve personally built to handle the details and keep momentum high.

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Erin Burke
Head of Creative
Driven by adaptability and resourcefulness, with a creative process grounded in a diverse skill set and a career spanning multiple industries.
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Norrie Syme
Head of Strategy
Asks the bold questions others won’t—provoking fresh thinking, deeper insight, and high-impact strategic outcomes.

Our Approach

Immersive and intentional, the work begins well before design. Every engagement starts with an intensive—deep discovery, thoughtful decisions, and a clear brand foundation. We go beyond surface-level inputs and AI-generated prompts, asking sharper questions, challenging assumptions, and refining the brand’s core communication. The early process is highly collaborative, ensuring the brand is grounded in vision and positioned to lead.

Once the Identity is established, the weight shifts to us—to shape the strategy and lead the expansion. The brand becomes tangible across every touchpoint, from rollout to content, web, and system performance. Each experience is intentionally built to reflect the foundation we’ve established, positioning the brand to meet its audience in the marketplace and drive meaningful growth.

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We offer a complimentary discovery call to anyone curious about how we’d approach their unique brand and challenges. Our first conversation is intentional—we listen closely to your goals, assess where your brand stands, and explore what it truly needs next.

If we're a fit, we’ll propose a clear path forward—aligned with your goals, growth stage, and opportunities. We’re upfront about pricing and timelines from the start, so everyone’s on the same page before we dive in.

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