Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)Partner, Editorial and Special Projects Design
Until Present
Design for a16z editorial and special projects.
Denis Young is a design partner at a16z, working on editorial and special projects. Previously, he designed for web3 companies and worked in advertising art direction for brands including Apple, Ford, Audi and Doritos. His film and television set-design work includes Westworld. A Brooks Institute of Photography graduate, he lives in Los Angeles and enjoys surfing and golf.
Denis Young is a design partner at a16z, working on editorial and special projects. Previously, he designed for web3 companies and worked in advertising art direction for brands including Apple, Ford, Audi and Doritos. His film and television set-design work includes Westworld. A Brooks Institute of Photography graduate, he lives in Los Angeles and enjoys surfing and golf.
Career
FreelanceArt Director
Aug 2014 — 2021
Freelance client work included Apple, Doritos, Lyft, Ford, Zelle, Cisco, SAP, Toyota, Acura and KFC.
Hummingbird Content StudioArt Director
Jul 2019 — Jun 2022
Contract art-direction role at Hummingbird Content Studio.
Jay Silverman ProductionsPhotographer / Videographer
Aug 2012 — Feb 2014
Full-time photography and videography role at Jay Silverman Productions.
Cosigns Received
Featured Media
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American Dynamism — motion design
A textured animated sequence of rockets, Western imagery and bold typography, shared by Denis. March 2026.
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Red equestrian poster
A red halftone composition pairing an equestrian statue with small, offset typography, shared by Denis. January 2026.
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TOKiMONSTA — One Day (feat. Bibi Bourelly & Jean Deaux)
Production design by Denis Young for Jordan Bahat's music video. Released February 2020.
