Jey Austen

Freelance HUMAN creative with RANGE 💅🏻
Previous job titles only tell a small piece of the story, but I design systems, websites, products, brands, portfolios, etc. for oscar winning independent filmmakers, queer musicians, google, unicorn startups, james beard award winning restaurants, lgbtqia+ businesses, and alt brands. It's better if you see for yourself <3

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Selected Work

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Who is Jey?

Web witch. Cryptid goblin, I'm a creative's creative.

I have designed products, brands, and websites for the best of the best in fortune 5 big tech and billion dollar startups, (and would again if you ask nicely💅🏻). Working at that caliber is fascinating, on one hand it feels like grad school, the smartest people in the world creating together. but on the other hand,,,, I am an artist with a digital soul!! I want to work on projects that push the limits of what code can do!!!

Nowadays I create art with talented people who value human craft, people who are great at what they do and need someone that can extend that universe to the digital realm. I design websites for award winning independent fillmmakers, james beard award winning restaurants,  street team marketing actvations for billboard 100 bands, and created logos, merch, and ecommerce sites for alternative brands. In a world of vibe coding, taste matters more than ever, and I bring a lifetime of design experience.

When I’m not designing, I’m selling my paintings in galleries and markets across the US, podcasting about technology, queerness, and culture, or doing zombie makeup to announce your fave superbowl opening punk band's new tour. Sound like someone you want to work with?

Book time with Jey

Community Engagement

Claws x Code

Hosts Joi Jetson and Jey Austen take you on a design journey through the Claws x Code podcast. They explore tech trends, unmask AI, and interviewing designers and educators about the state of the design industry with all the new developments. Your fave 5 minutes of every day.

14 unique personal website & portfolio examples for 2024

Whatever your creative expertise, find inspiration in creating your own website by checking out these 14 great personal website examples.

Figmatch! - Config 2023

Picture this: lightning-fast rounds that'll make your head spin faster than Pantone's color swatches in a battle of wit and artistic prowess. This is a showdown that'll have you on the edge of your ergonomic chairs! They are joined by Anthony DiSpezio, Katie Cooper, Matt Smith (MDS), Jey Austen, Clara Ujiie, Dan Mall, Anna Fine, and Joey Lamelas

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Awwwards nominee

Nominated Aug 23, 2022 - Portfolio site of Jey Austen – a senior brand designer and illustrator from howdy and rowdy Austin, Texas.

FoF Lunch and Learn

Figma for more than just rectangles? Learn about brand design, illustrating, and how to moodboard during this Lunch and Learn for the Friends of Figma Austin community

Inside Jey's Workspace

Your creative space is so important - you should fill it with memories of the things and people that make life worth living. It helps on days when you’re unmotivated or have low energy to remind yourself of the good times. I feel the need to stress that my desk is never this clean, I’m usually a creative mess.

30 Best Resume Website Examples We Love [+ How To Make Your Own]

Jey's website exudes elegance with its dominant white and black color scheme...

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Bezier

How to approach brand and visual design in an inclusive accessible way

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Name your Layers

Learn about Jey's background and unique approach to brand design