Austen Gnad

Austen Gnad is a Graphic Designer at The Roark Group since April 2023, with a robust background in graphic communications. Previously, Gnad served as an Associate of Diversity and Inclusion at the American Institute of Graphic Arts Kansas City from January 2019 to April 2023, focusing on planning design events and reviewing student portfolios. Gnad has also worked as a Creative Artist at Herff Jones Yearbooks from February 2018 to April 2023 and as a Production Artist at Universal Engraving Inc. from January 2017 to January 2019. The professional journey began as an intern at Alpha Beta Creatives from 2014 to 2015. Gnad holds a degree in Graphic Communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus, earned between 2014 and 2017, having previously attended Hendrix College from 2012 to 2014.