I’m Ryan Hontz — a communications and marketing professional, graphic designer, and illustrator based in New York’s Hudson Valley.
I build brands and campaigns that know how to take the stage.
With a background in marketing leadership and editorial direction, I specialize in translating big ideas into clear, compelling visual stories. My work lives at the intersection of strategy and creativity — blending messaging, design systems, and audience insight to create experiences that feel cohesive, confident, and alive.
From branding packages and social media campaigns to Playbills, promotional collateral, and full-scale event marketing, I help organizations communicate with intention. I collaborate with LGBTQ+ nonprofits, regional theaters, museums, and corporate clients across healthcare and the wellness space — including mental health, yoga, and meditation brands — designing work that resonates long after the first impression.
As a theatre artist myself, I understand pacing, drama, audience engagement — and the power of a well-timed reveal. That perspective shapes everything I create. Design should move people. Marketing should feel like an invitation. And great branding? It should leave a lasting impression.
My goal is simple: turn vision into momentum — and give every project a standing ovation.
