Hey I’m Austin…
I’m a multidisciplinary designer and artist from the Pacific Northwest. I have 7+ years experience working in a variety of roles in the design industry. Design is my passion, the ability to create simple experiences that truly effect the world and bring people closer together is a privilege and an honor I equate to having a super power. Nothing gets me more excited than getting down in the design trenches and building a new case study to better a consumers experience.
I have always been dedicated to the service of others. Creating excellent customer experiences is my number one priority and has been instilled in my work ethic from a young age. I worked for years in food service and then in retail, all along the way I picked up ideals and skills that I carry with me to this day.
I’m a person who always believes there is room for growth and I’m constantly seeking knowledge. I strive for the best, and the only way to get there is to always be learning and growing. I like to think out of the box and look for new avenues to travel down. I’m always trying to follow trends and stay connected to what’s in the spot light.
You can follow me along on my adventure on Instagram and facebook as well as check out my web shop on RedBubble.com.
Reach out
Phone: (503)-537-8074
Email: austinwhitakerdesign@gmail.com
Resume
Highly motivated and innovative Visual Designer with experience in UX/UI design, digital strategy, usability, and technology project management. Skilled in user research, testing, iteration, interaction design, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Innovative self-starter who equally enjoys working independently or in team environments, offering a strong commitment to customer service, client satisfaction and continuous process improvement. Proficient in spearheading projects and teams with strong collaboration and consulting capabilities that are known for ensuring company goals are aligned with project objectives. Confident leader offering a commitment to ethics, mentorship, leadership, accuracy, and clear communication. Proven track record in identifying customer usability expectations, proposing features, creating prototypes and delivering products that enhance customer experience and achieve operational excellence.
Tools
Adobe (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Figma
Sketch
ProCreate
Unity
Blender
Slack
Discord
Smartsheet
Microsoft 365
HTML/CSS
Core Competency
UX/UI Design
User Research
Process Improvement
Product Design
Stakeholder Engagement
Digital Strategy
Interaction Design
Illustration
Typography
Digital Design
Wireframing
Prototyping
Branding
Usability Testing
Experience
Sound Publishing Graphic Designer / Interaction Designer
Everett, WA August 2017 – 2023
Whitepages Visual Designer
Seattle, WA February - July 2022
Bench Craft Company Graphic Designer
Portland, OR July 2016 – July 2017
Other Relevant Experience
Seattle Indies Game Developers | Seattle, WA Aug 2017 - Present
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Right Brain Initiative | Portland, OR Feb 2016 – Dec 2016
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Education
B.S. Art Practices (Printmaking and Illustration)
Minor in Graphic Design
Portland State University
Fall 2013 to Spring 2016