D&AD New Blood Shift New York
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A free, industry led night school program for emerging creatives who haven't toed the conventional path. Our Shifters will leave the program ready to apply their thinking and their craft to the design and advertising industry.
What is D&AD New Blood Shift?
Shift isn’t for sheep. It’s for the hustlers who forge their own futures, and don’t follow suit. Talent like this doesn’t need a degree to talk for it. Doesn’t need to do things the done way. Talent like this won’t settle for just a foot in a door. It won’t stop at a wall, or blink at breaking down barriers. Talent like this won’t wait its turn. Its time is now.
D&AD New Blood Shift is our free night school, uncovering raw, untrained talent. Shift gives its new creatives a serious industry in, compelling them to make the creative work of their life. Workshops and talks are delivered direct from pros at the top of their game, with learning backed up by real client briefs.
This year Shift is being delivered online, with industry experts from New York's top brands and agencies delivering 2 night school sessions a week from October to February.
Applications for 2020 are now closed
Our next intake for Shift applications in New York will begin in 2021.
Get in touch for more information.
Key dates
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January 8, 2020 — Applications for Shift New York launch
Applications for Shift New York launch
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Break into the industry
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March 6, 2020 — Deadline for applications
Deadline for applications
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Enter your work by 12pm
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September, 2020 — Shortlisting and Class of 2020 announced
Shortlisting and Class of 2020 announced
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Up to 20 applicants will be invited to take part in the online Shift program
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October 12, 2020–February 10, 2021 — Shift night school runs online
Shift night school runs online
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2 nights a week for 5 months of industry led creative training
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February 11, 2021 — Final showcase
Final showcase
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A celebratory event, showing off the Class of 2020 New York portfolios to the industry and securing paid placements
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New Blood Shift New York Class of 2020
They're learning from the best, honing their thinking and applying their craft. Soon they'll be ready to prove that there's more than one way to break into the industry. Meet the Class of 2020.
Shift Stories
Since Shift’s launch in 2016, we have trained 69 unconventional creatives across NY and London who have gone on to work in agencies including AKQA, Design Bridge, Iris, Stink, Havas, Wieden+Kennedy and Nike.
Meet our Shift alumni and hear their stories.
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