Austin Phillips

Austin Phillips

Freelance Art Director & Owner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner & Creative Director at Matchstick Studio

  • Education

    • Grace Community

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    • Grace Community

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    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2006 - 2006
      Certificate E-Business in the Digital Age

      Activities and Societies: Grade Received: A- The certificate program was an overview of the following:• The management and economics of e-business • Strategic management for e-business - competitive advantage online, management of technology• Online marketing - creating an effective Web presence, customer relationship management• Organisational strategy - change management, assimilating e-business into the organisation• Business-to-Business strategies • Business-to-Consumer strategies - online consumer behaviour… Show more The certificate program was an overview of the following:• The management and economics of e-business • Strategic management for e-business - competitive advantage online, management of technology• Online marketing - creating an effective Web presence, customer relationship management• Organisational strategy - change management, assimilating e-business into the organisation• Business-to-Business strategies • Business-to-Consumer strategies - online consumer behaviour, regional and cultural differences• E-business environment - legal, ethical and security issues• Lessons from the dot.com boom and bust Show less

    • John Brown University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Science Graphic Design

      Activities and Societies: JBU Tennis team 2005-2009 JBU Men's Assistant Tennis Coach 2007-2009 Concentration: Print DesignSecondary Concentrations: Web Design, photography, illustration

  • Experience

    • Austin Phillips Design

      Jan 2005 - now
      Freelance Art Director & Owner

      I'm an experienced web, print, and UX designer. I work with agencies, marketing teams, big brands, small businesses and startups. I've also been lucky enough to win a few Addy awards as well as a Holmes Report award for my work. Currently I'm working as a full time freelance designer/art director collaborating with creative agencies as well as working with small businesses and startups.

    • CUE Creative

      May 2007 - Aug 2007
      Graphic Design Intern

      • Gained experience in all aspects of print design, branding and advertising• Assisted in photoshoots for advertisements• Assisted in TV commercial production

    • Faulkner Tennis Center

      Aug 2008 - Jan 2009
      Walmart Corporate Assistant Tennis Pro

      • Worked in a leadership position leading group classes and drill sessions as well as one-on-one training sessions.• Taught multiple groups of both men and women on a weekly basis• Taught Kids-camp group lessons

    • First Assembly Church

      Sept 2008 - May 2009
      Head of Graphic Design

      • Developed and created all print collateral material and advertisements for the Church• Managed Graphic Design Intern

    • Mentoring Minds LP

      Jun 2009 - Sept 2011
      Marketing designer
    • Mitchell

      Sept 2011 - Mar 2016

      Art direction and execution on both large and small scale projects in web, mobile, digital and print. Clients include Walmart, Sam's Club, P&G, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide, cracker Barrell, University of Arkansas, Walton Family Foundation, Southwestern Energy, JB Hunt, Arkansas Research Alliance. Art direction and execution on both large and small scale projects in web, mobile, digital and print. Clients include Walmart, Sam's Club, P&G, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide, cracker Barrell, University of Arkansas, Walton Family Foundation, Southwestern Energy, JB Hunt, Arkansas Research Alliance. Web and print design on a wide variety of projects for Walmart, Tyson, Sams Club, P&G, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Southwestern Energy, JB Hunt, and the Walton Family Foundation.

      • Freelance Art Director

        Oct 2014 - Mar 2016
      • Art Director

        Sept 2011 - Feb 2016
      • Graphic Designer

        Sept 2011 - Jun 2013
    • The Matboard

      Feb 2012 - Oct 2015
      Co-founder

      As seen on:Mashable: http://mashable.com/2013/02/22/matboard/Wired: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/elsewhere/the-matboard-resembles-pinterest-for-creative-professionals-20130222/Creative Bloq: http://www.creativebloq.com/should-designers-move-pinterest-matboard-3132087All My Faves: http://www.allmyfaves.com/blog/art/the-matboard-explore-share-and-inspire-creative-work/The Matboard is a social bookmarking hub for the creative world which will enable users to explore, share, and inspire creative work via two of the most compelling elements of social media: creative visual content and social media sharing capabilities. The Matboard will offer the creative world a digital platform from which they can connect with others based on their shared creative tastes and interests. The Matboard is a product of Matchstick Media LLC.Check it out: www.thematboard.com Show less

    • Matchstick Studio

      Oct 2014 - now
      Owner & Creative Director

      Founded Matchstick Studio LLC with a vision to improve the way we explore the creative world and to create a company focused on solving everyday frustrations with digital products.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • E-Business in the Digital Age

      The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)