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It's time to #ShiftCreativity
D&AD Shift New York is a free, award-winning industry-led night school offering those without a degree an alternative route to the creative industries. We Shift careers, while challenging the industry to Shift its outlook.
Meet New York's newest creatives
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Designer
Strategist
Creative
Creative
Producer
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Art Director
Designer
Jose Manuel Cervantes Escamilla
Creative
Creative
Designer
Art Director
Art Director
Strategist
Producer
Creative
Designer
Strategist
Creative
Creative
Producer
Creative
Creative
Art Director
Designer
Jose Manuel Cervantes Escamilla
Creative
Creative
Designer
Art Director
Art Director
Strategist
Discover Shift NY 2026
They’ve learned from the best, honed their thinking and applied their craft. Now they’re ready to prove that there’s more than one way to break into the industry. Meet the Shift New York Class of 2026.
What to expect
How does Shift work?
For you
The aim of Shift is to support learning alongside everyday work. The program is held in the evenings and occasionally on weekends. Sessions are delivered partly in person and partly online. We offer transport support within the São Paulo city region.
Get seen
The evening school offers exposure to the commercial creative sector through sessions led by creative professionals, in-person agency visits and opportunities to work on creative briefs set by global brands looking to support emerging talent.
Support
Each Shifter receives one-on-one mentoring support, networking opportunities, and help building their portfolio to kickstart their next career steps. In 120 hours of learning, the program covers the main disciplines and topics essential for working in advertising, strategy, design and production. It also covers professional skills such as collaboration, courage and resilience.
For you
The aim of Shift is to support learning alongside everyday work. The program is held in the evenings and occasionally on weekends. Sessions are delivered partly in person and partly online. We offer transport support within the São Paulo city region.
Get seen
The evening school offers exposure to the commercial creative sector through sessions led by creative professionals, in-person agency visits and opportunities to work on creative briefs set by global brands looking to support emerging talent.
Support
Each Shifter receives one-on-one mentoring support, networking opportunities, and help building their portfolio to kickstart their next career steps. In 120 hours of learning, the program covers the main disciplines and topics essential for working in advertising, strategy, design and production. It also covers professional skills such as collaboration, courage and resilience.
For you
The aim of Shift is to support learning alongside everyday work. The program is held in the evenings and occasionally on weekends. Sessions are delivered partly in person and partly online. We offer transport support within the São Paulo city region.
Get seen
The evening school offers exposure to the commercial creative sector through sessions led by creative professionals, in-person agency visits and opportunities to work on creative briefs set by global brands looking to support emerging talent.
Support
Each Shifter receives one-on-one mentoring support, networking opportunities, and help building their portfolio to kickstart their next career steps. In 120 hours of learning, the program covers the main disciplines and topics essential for working in advertising, strategy, design and production. It also covers professional skills such as collaboration, courage and resilience.
Shift New York