Austin Ridling

Creative director // Art Director

I’ve been in the industry for the last 15 years working on some of the world’s most iconic brands. I’m always trying to swing for the fences with original, boundary pushing work. I’ve made a puppet take pretend heroine, created a new fashion trend and made toys for kids that Dolly Parton herself said was ”cute.” A college athlete turned art student. From Dallas but has lived in most parts of the US and now calls Kansas City home. Yes, the Cowboys do in fact infuriate me. Father of two little ones. 80s movie enthusiast. An amateur cook with a flair for soup season. Anything else you’d like to know, just reach out. I’m an open book.

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Awards

Cannes, shortlist, film

One Show, merit, original music

Clio, health, silver, film

Shots Awards, finalist, charity / psa campaign of the year

D&AD, shortlist / sound design & use of music

Clio, silver, fashion design

Clio, short list, brand development

Clio, bronze, music awards

One Show, bronze, direct marketing - print

London International Awards, silver, integration
direct marketing

London International Awards, silver, creative strategy

Gertey, product and packaging design - bronze

Esto, mercury award - integrated marketing and messaging campaign

Awwwards, site of the day