It's time to #ShiftCreativity

D&AD Shift London 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.

Everything you need to know

Are you ready to Shift your future?

Build your portfolio

Enter your new industry through in-person agency visits, sessions led by creative professionals, and briefs set by global brands like Apple and Spotify.

Fit learning around your work

Shift runs on evenings and occasional weekends, in-person and online. We can help with your travel costs.

Launch your career

Benefit from one-to-one mentoring support, networking opportunities, and help creating your portfolio.

Master essential creative industry skills

Across 120 hours of learning, the programme covers key skills and topics essential for working in advertising, design and production.

Get involved

Apply to Shift London

We prioritise applicants who do not hold a university degree or are currently studying towards one, as Shift is designed to support those who haven’t had access to traditional higher education pathways.

Apply to Shift London

We prioritise applicants who do not hold a university degree or are currently studying towards one, as Shift is designed to support those who haven’t had access to traditional higher education pathways.

D&AD Shift Class of 2025 London

After four months of intensive creative training, our talented Shifters are looking for their next challenge.

Now it’s over to you, the industry.

Partners

Shift London

Supporters

Select Partners London