Austin booked for his first print job in Detroit for Sylvan Learning Centers. In January 2005, he was sent to LA for pilot season and has since signed with CESD Talent Agency and Simmons and Scott Management.

Soon after, Austin booked a TV commercial for Bob's Stores, print ad for Nikon, and 5 shoots for Kohls Department Stores. He also booked a featured role in the upcoming movie AFTER THOUGHT, scheduled to air in 2006. Austin plays a boy who dies and comes back 7 years later. He is the only one featured on the poster for the film.