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.

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