Adrian Sims is a multidisciplinary Senior Designer and Creative Director with over 17 years of expertise driving brand innovation across corporate, government, and entertainment sectors. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Adrian blends high-level strategic vision with an unyielding standard for creative excellence.
His portfolio is a testament to his versatility. Adrian is an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop whose creative reach extends globally. His graphics have been featured on Netflix, his photography has graced the pages of People Magazine, and he has designed dynamic visuals for nationwide tours with LiveNation.
Adrian’s design journey began in 1999 aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) serving in the United States Navy, where his work on mission-critical assets earned him the Navy Achievement Medal. He translated this discipline into the civilian sector, eventually serving as the Graphic Design Lead for the City of Tacoma, where he directed a historic citywide rebrand, and as Senior Talent Brand Designer at Zillow, where he elevated employer branding through inclusive storytelling.
Today, Adrian is as much an educator as he is a creator. As a public speaker at venues such as Seattle University, he empowers audiences on design thinking and creative technology. He is deeply committed to mentoring aspiring designers and partnering with business leaders to ensure their collateral is not only visually stunning but strictly adherent to brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
I love to connect with like-minded creatives. If you have a cool project in mind, or just want to geek out and talk tech, give me a shout!