These two animations were drawn by hand, frame by frame. I've always been fascinated by the artists and animators who make their drawings come to life in 2D. After slowly scrubbing through frames in Akira and The Last Airbender, I was inspired to start practicing this timeless animating art form.
Revved the creative engine, steering the visual identity.
Working closely with the creative and marketing teams, I owned the visual roadmap for TrueCar’s core brand and beyond. My toolkit touched every corner of the business—crafting social-first marketing, scaling B2B identities, and designing the OOH and product ads that defined our presence in the automotive marketplace.
Designing for the tools that designers love most.
I partnered with Adobe (via Aquent Studios) to bridge the gap between product power and user inspiration. My days were spent directing high-impact social ideas, building out product tutorials, and exploring the frontiers of AI-driven design to keep the Adobe community ahead of the curve.
Helping the world’s most talkative bird find its wings.
I spent four years embedded at Twitter, moving at the speed of culture. As a Sr. Visual Designer and animator, I helped define the visual identity for global campaigns and crafted UI demos that made new features feel like second nature to millions of users.
From a fresh perspective
to a director’s vision.
My time at Designerds was a masterclass in versatility. I spearheaded everything from internal agency branding to high-fidelity pitch decks and packaging for global clients. I didn't just design; I steered the ship, ensuring every pixel—from landing pages to social assets—met a world-class standard.
Building a world in miniature, one viral post at a time.
What started as a hobby became a masterclass in community building. By documenting my journey in RC car builds and custom miniature crafts, I’ve grown a significant social presence and connected with the biggest names in the toy and car industries. It’s passionate craftsmanship meets modern marketing.
From drawing robots
to directing them.
Before my scale-model obsession or the AI-driven workflows of today, I was an illustrator first. I’ve dipped my pens into everything from graffiti and album art to fine art watercolor. This diverse background in traditional media is exactly why I’m still hired for my "human" drawing skills in an increasingly digital world.
Previous Clients:
Testimonials:
“A world-class talent and an even better teammate, Austin is the rarely exceptional talent any creative team would be lucky to have.”
Matt Olivotti
Creative Director | TrueCar
“All of your design work and creative strategy is top tier, well thought out, and provided with so many options. You are a true creative powerhouse and program wizard.”
Taylor Watson
Senior Design Manager | TrueCar
“Austin has the talents and capabilities for any project, and if he doesn’t, he has this insane super hero power of adapting and learning with swift grace.”
Kathleen Buenviaje
Art Director | Designerds
“He’s an excellent communicator, and is truly a unicorn - a rare combination of design excellence, organizational prowess and empathetic communication.”
Alicia Vartanian
Project Manager | Twitter