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Hi, I'm Austin Dean, a Philadelphia-based graphic and motion designer with a BFA in Animation from Buena Vista University. Since 2016 I've partnered with clients to craft logos, branding, websites, and dynamic animations, with recent projects including Roaming Shadow Productions logo animation, caricature portraits, and holiday cards. I love turning complex ideas into clear visuals. I work across freelance and studio roles, and am proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Blender, among others. I'm always eager to learn new techniques and collaborate with teams to bring stories to life.…Hi, I'm Austin Dean, a Philadelphia-based graphic and motion designer with a BFA in Animation from Buena Vista University. Since 2016 I've partnered with clients to craft logos, branding, websites, and dynamic animations, with recent projects including Roaming Shadow Productions logo animation, caricature portraits, and holiday cards. I love turning complex ideas into clear visuals. I work across freelance and studio roles, and am proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Blender, among others. I'm always eager to learn new techniques and collaborate with teams to bring stories to life.

Austin Dean

Animator, Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Austin Dean, a Philadelphia-based graphic and motion designer with a BFA in Animation from Buena Vista University. Since 2016 I've partnered with clients to craft logos, branding, websites, and dynamic animations, with recent projects including Roaming Shadow Productions logo animation, caricature portraits, and holiday cards. I love turning complex ideas into clear visuals. I work across freelance and studio roles, and am proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Blender, among others. I'm always eager to learn new techniques and collaborate with teams to bring stories to life.…Hi, I'm Austin Dean, a Philadelphia-based graphic and motion designer with a BFA in Animation from Buena Vista University. Since 2016 I've partnered with clients to craft logos, branding, websites, and dynamic animations, with recent projects including Roaming Shadow Productions logo animation, caricature portraits, and holiday cards. I love turning complex ideas into clear visuals. I work across freelance and studio roles, and am proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Blender, among others. I'm always eager to learn new techniques and collaborate with teams to bring stories to life.

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Hi, I’m Austin Dean, a Philadelphia-based graphic and motion designer with a BFA in Animation from Buena Vista University. Since 2016 I’ve partnered with clients to craft logos, branding, websites, and dynamic animations, with recent projects including Roaming Shadow Productions logo animation, caricature portraits, and holiday cards.

I love turning complex ideas into clear visuals. I work across freelance and studio roles, and am proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Blender, among others. I’m always eager to learn new techniques and collaborate with teams to bring stories to life.

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Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2016 - Present

Working with a variety of clients to create logos, websites, animations, and more; recent projects include Roaming Shadow Productions logo animation, Caricature Portraits, and Holiday Cards.

Junior Animator & Designer at Maestro Filmworks

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Creating award-winning animations from start to finish by brainstorming ideas, illustrating storyboards, and animating final deliverables.

Designer at Algmin Data Leadership

May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020

Created high-quality motion graphics, icons, and templates to promote and easily explain the complex topics of Data Management.

Premiere Pro Tutor at BVMRC

April 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019

Provided editing tips and feedback to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center staff to further their understanding and usage of Premiere Pro.

Graphic Design Intern at HSM Magazine

September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019

Designed multiple magazine page spreads for articles appearing in print and digital formats in issues of High Soaring Millennials Magazine.

BVU Theatre Poster Designer at BVU Theatre Department

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Designed promotional posters, programs, and lower thirds for various theatre performances; designs included Sawtooth Improv, Noises Off, and Radio Daze.

Academic Assistant at BVU Art & Design Department

January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019

Performed duties such as tutoring and critiquing other students’ design work, aiding professors, working as gallery I.T., and helping the art gallery run smoothly.

Motion Graphics Intern at Mike Speer

June 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Created several motion graphics for professional use on Instagram and similar social media platforms in addition to logo designs.