the short version:

Heroic work ethic.
Top-notch chops.
Bathes regularly.

THE LONGER, 50%
gushier version:

When you go through the work, it’s always Burke’s stuff that’s hanging out in the sliver of the Venn diagram where effective and engaging share a flat. It’s his stuff that makes an agency proud, other creatives jealous and clients unclench their woo-hoo for a change.



Beyond his professionalism, Burke’s a solid dude. 

Today’s modern warfare is highly mechanized and fought at a distance. Were it not, I’d gladly dig and hunker down in a foxhole with him. You’ll find this demeanor especially helpful when you’ve been cranking out ideas in a tiny room together for so long that it smells like the inside of a wooden leg.



In short, Burke’s the kinda guy you build your agency around.

 If you don’t have a Burke working in your creative department, you should probably get one.

Chris Hancock — Creative Director, Copywriter

burke lauderdale is the guy people talk about when they say things like, i know a guy.

Hayden Gilbert — Founder, CCO, SHELTR

If you think you have to suffer to get to great work, burke’s not your man.
he’s a talented, collaborative art director who makes getting there half the fun.

Woody Kay — Executive Creative Director

BURKE LAUDERDALE. sounds like a supporting character in Boogies Nights. How bad can he be?

Wade Devers — Executive Creative Director

The Sennheiser SXSW project was one of my most favorite in my 30 years of corporate life.

Stefanie Reichert — Global Head of Shopper Marketing, Consumer Business, Sennheiser

I’m not sure what you do, but sure, i’ll recommend you. Want to talk to dad?

Mom — Parental Unit

BURKE IS THE
humble, hilarious, creative leader you want in the trenches with you.

Chiara Moore — Co-Founder, CMO

saying we loved working with burke is a complete understatement.

Burke helped bring the Spot brand to life where it could stand on its own and represent the team behind it and the community we’ve built Spot for.

He will always have a home at Spot and a lasting fingerprint on who we will become.

Maria Goy — Co-Founder, CEO

STRAIGHT TO IT:

a creative mastermind.

Burke’s professional approach to his craft is an example to all.

He has the ability to take on client briefs and create mesmerizing responses that warrant immediate buy-in. He acts as a mentor to those working with him, always open to listening and integrating others ideas in order to produce the best creative outcome.

If there was someone that I would want leading my creative team, Burke Lauderdale is it.

Kevin Starkes — Partner, Head of Production

burke is an art producers dream.

Burke is talented, collaborative, has a great eye for photography (he’s an amazing photographer himself). He respects and understands usage and copyright and why they are important which I’ve found to be rare.

I’ve worked with many talented creatives over the years and Burke absolutely on my favorites list. I consider myself lucky to have worked with him.

Kelly Bingman — VP, Art Producer

burke’s work is
on point, on strategy, and beautiful.

He can overcome client obstacles by articulating how his work helps solve key business challenges, and he builds trust with client partners easily.

Burke is delightful, and I hope you get to work with him too.

Katie Clark — VP, Account Director

Burke Lauderdale is one of the most gifted art director and creatives I have had the privilege of knowing in the 28 years I have been in the industry.

He is remarkably clear-sighted and focused on producing the finest work possible. He has a very firm handle on the industry and a keen insight to what is popular. Another unusual quality he has is that is is very collaborative which I have rarely encountered in this industry. His ego is hard to find and he always seems to place what is best for the project first. He is also a solid member of society with a clear set of principals which he never imposes, but which consistently guide him along the way.

Personally he is also one of the funniest people I know, which makes the battlefield trenches of the advertising world much more pleasant.

I fervently offer my enthusiastic recommendation to anyone who may be considering him as I have no doubt they will also discover his many many fine qualities.

I would be happy to speak with anyone further about his prospects; Arnold Worldwide is losing one of the finest creatives to pass through our doors in many years.

Kevin Shale — SVP, Executive Producer

an anomaly in the ad agency world.

Burke is hilarious but humble, brilliant but approachable, a perfectionist that’s a joy to work with.

He has been a mentor to many, and the only thing he’s known better for than great work is his genuine care for people. And everyone lucky enough to work with him already knows it.

John Sokolowski — Account Manager

I put burke on the most valuable list of art directors.

He not only is a conceptual thinker capable of coming up with big ideas but he is also capable and willing to handle a very busy workload. Burke has proven he can work on multiple clients at a time and meet every deadline.

Burke is a pleasure to work with and I have no trouble recommending him for any other agency.

Dayva Savio — Sr Creative Manager 

Aside from having the best name of anyone in advertising, Burke Lauderdale is an exemplary creative and human in general.

He’s one of those rare people you meet in life that have the facile ability to blend insane creative talent with a high level intellect and humorous wit. He is a champion of ideas, embracer of strategy, and a truly curious mind.

As his “account guy,” it was always a pleasure to work with Burke as he took the time to truly understand the challenge at hand, and in turn, to challenge me. He made me a better Account Director as a result.

Aside from his freakish ability to bowl without using the finger holes, I would recommend Burke for any agency/creative opportunity that wants to be successful by hiring awesome people with great names and amazing talent.

Scott Voege — Group Account Director

Burke knows what he’s doing.

He’s able to art direct simply and with style. His original design and layouts are hard to top. And he’s a great partner with an endless stream of ideas. Burke is the guy you want to work with.

End of story.

Jackie Meyer — Global Creative Director

no grit
no pearl

ABOUT

Burke Lauderdale is a freelance Creative Director, Art Director who believes that without grit there are no pearls.

He hangs his hat in Austin, Texas and works anywhere planes fly.

CONTACT

Always available via burkelauderdale@gmail.com