deltamurphy@gmail.com
@howdydelta

  • Creative Director based in Austin, TX with 10+ years of experience in brand and identity systems, environmental design, wayfinding, and editorial for cities, cultural institutions, universities, and businesses.

    Strongest when setting creative direction, owning client relationships, and steering teams toward meaningful work.

  • Pentagram, Associate Partner
    New York with Michael Bierut, 2017–2022
    Austin with DJ Stout, 2023–present

    Selected clients:
    City of Austin
    The American Museum of Natural History
    Flatiron NoMad BID
    The Chicks
    Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
    Relay Graduate School of Education
    International Center of Photography
    Anderson Mason Dale Architects
    LMU Magazine
    USC Trojan Family Magazine
    Texas Law Magazine
    Harry Ransom Center
    Mesa Arts Center
    Broward County Public Art & Design


    Freelance Creative Director
    2022–present

    Selected clients:
    notNeutral
    Southwest Review Literary Magazine
    Knead Cats
    Rest Bedding
    Miami Underline
    Astronaut Monastery


    Naked Bits, Co-Founder
    2020–present

    RIOS, Designer, Experience Team
    Los Angeles, 2015–2017

    CallisonRTKL, Junior Designer, Environmental Graphics
    Los Angeles, 2014–2015


    Want to know more? Request full resume here.

  • SPD 61 Merit Winner
    LMU Magazine • 2025

    SPD 61 Merit Winner
    USC Trojan Family Magazine • 2025

    Robert Sibley Magazine of the Year Award and Gold for Magazine Relaunch
    Texas Law Magazine • 2024

    LA Press Club 66th Annual Awards, First Place Best In-House Publication
    LMU Magazine • 2023

    TDC68 Best of Show
    International Center of Photography • 2022

    Kickstarter Project We Love
    Naked Bits • 2021

    SEGD Honor Award
    ROW DTLA • 2018