Austin Phillips

Experience

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Mentoring Minds LP

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2011

  Marketing designer
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  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
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  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

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  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.