Richard Austin is a New York based Creative Director with nearly two decades of experience leading teams at some of Manhattan’s leading boutique advertising agencies. With a deep love of culture, fashion, and storytelling, his expertise lies in creating campaigns that are at once disruptive and authentic—tapping a deep emotional resonance that is both unique to the brand and evolves effortlessly with its audience. His highly lauded campaigns have received accolades from publications including The New York Times, GQ, Esquire, Ad Age and more. Some notable standouts include the “What is Flawless?” campaign for Laura Mercier which refuted common standards of beauty before it was in vogue to do so; “Very Perry Ellis” which reclaimed the brand’s designer heritage and helped put a voice to the millennial men’s style revolution; and the recent repositioning of athleisure brand Athleta as a champion of a powerful feminine collective. 

Above all, Austin’s work is rooted in a belief that having a true, differentiated, point-of-view is essential for breakthrough creative—and he approaches each new project through a unique lens that blends style, strategy, and storytelling.

Clients Include:

Athleta  / Ann Klein / Banana Republic / Bill Blass / Bruce Weber / Calvin Klein / Cesare Paciotti / Crocs / Dolce & Gabbana / Estee Lauder / Equinox / Etienne Aigner / Gap / Givenchy / Joseph Abboud / Johnson & Murphy / Keds / La Mer / The Limited / Laura Mercier / Lab Series / Perry Ellis / Restoration Hardware / Salvatore Ferragamo / Tommy Hilfiger / Tumi / Valentino 

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260 Withers Street, 2L
Brooklyn, NY 11211

richardscovillaustin@gmail.com

917.612.2691