We are storytellers, strategists, designers, and builders who believe in the power of vision.

    Lighthouse Academy project
    Hilltree team on location shoot
    Hilltree team at work
    Client consultation
    Dyslexia Summit event
    Jesse meeting with a partner
    Team meeting in courtyard
    Blake Houston portrait
    Gulf Coast landscape
    For The Coast campaign
    Creative workspace
    Lucent Movement app
    Lighthouse Academy project
    Hilltree team on location shoot
    Hilltree team at work
    Client consultation
    Dyslexia Summit event
    Jesse meeting with a partner
    Team meeting in courtyard
    Blake Houston portrait
    Gulf Coast landscape
    For The Coast campaign
    Creative workspace
    Lucent Movement app

    Our clients are pioneers: educators reimagining learning, nonprofits tackling complex challenges, churches building community, and entrepreneurs creating meaningful change.

    We admire those who push past limitations to imagine new possibilities,who shape brighter futures for their communities.

    Leadership

    Meet the people
    behind the work.

    Jesse Hill

    Jesse Hill

    Founder / Partner / Lead Creative

    Creative vision and strategic thinking for every project.

    Jesse Hill founded Hilltree Creative with a belief that the Gulf Coast deserves world-class creative partners. With a decade of experience in brand strategy and creative direction, Jesse has helped dozens of organizations discover and articulate their unique story. His approach combines deep listening with bold creative execution. Jesse believes that every organization has a compelling narrative waiting to be told. The key is finding it and expressing it authentically. It all started when Jesse picked up a camera and discovered a passion for great cinematography and telling fantastic stories. That spark grew into a conviction that great creative work starts with genuine partnership. When he's not helping partners bring their vision to life, Jesse can be found exploring the Gulf Coast with his family, always looking for the next great story to tell.
    Blake Houston

    Blake Houston

    Partner / Lead Strategist

    Technical expertise meets design sensibility.

    Blake Houston brings a rare combination of technical mastery and design intuition to every project at Hilltree. As Partner, he ensures that every digital experience the team builds performs as beautifully as it looks. With deep expertise in web development, app design, and digital strategy, Blake has led the technical execution of projects ranging from nonprofit websites to full-scale mobile applications. His philosophy is simple: technology should serve the story, never complicate it. Blake's background includes years of experience in software development and UX design, giving him the ability to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical reality. He's known for finding elegant solutions to complex problems and for his patient, collaborative approach with partners. Outside of work, Blake is an avid learner who stays on the cutting edge of web technologies. He believes the best digital experiences feel effortless, and he works tirelessly to make that happen for every Hilltree partner.
    Our Philosophy

    We don't have clients.
    We have partners.

    True Collaboration

    The word "client" implies a transaction. We believe in something deeper. When you work with Hilltree, you're not hiring a vendor. You're gaining a creative partner invested in your success.

    Shared Vision

    We sit on the same side of the table. Your wins are our wins. Your challenges become our challenges. This isn't a service relationship. It's a partnership built on mutual respect and shared goals.

    Long-Term Thinking

    We're not interested in one-off projects. We build relationships that grow over time. Many of our partners have been with us for years, and we've grown alongside their organizations.

    Honest Communication

    Partners tell each other the truth. We'll celebrate your strengths and gently challenge your assumptions. That's how we create work that truly represents who you are and where you're going.

    Our Story

    Born on the Gulf Coast.
    Built for pioneers.

    Hilltree Creative was founded with a simple belief: the Gulf Coast is full of visionaries who deserve world-class creative partners.

    Too often, organizations with meaningful missions settle for mediocre branding because they think great design is out of reach. We started Hilltree to change that.

    For over a decade, we've partnered with nonprofits, educational institutions, churches, and purpose-driven businesses to craft brands that truly represent their vision. We don't just make things look pretty. We help you communicate who you are and why it matters.

    Our name comes from the idea of perspective. From the top of a hill, you can see further. Through a tree, you find shelter and growth. We help you gain clarity on where you're going and build something that will last.

    Here's to pioneers who don't adapt to change, but shape it. Where ideas once invisible find their form. Where vision made visible endures.

    Jesse Hill

    Founder / Partner / Lead Creative

    Blake Houston

    Partner / Lead Strategist