It's time to #ShiftCreativity

Marcus Austin (He/Him)
Art Director / Production
Instagram: @Iammarcusaustin

Marcus Austin is a Creative Art Director who has a background in creating award-winning productions in scripted film. He advocates for unheard voices as well as pushes the boundaries of creative projects. Overly ambitious and an all-time dreamer - he wants to push art.

Tomi Afolabi (He/Him)
Creative / Strategist
Instagram: @t_production34

Meet Tomi, a creative anime enthusiast whose passion for capturing moments, and photography skills, shine through his work. Since 2019, he's made his mark, premiering his film at BF South Bank and contributing to Resource Productions' cinema debut, "Little English". Currently, Tomi manages social media for UK pop artists, including Ed Sheeran, at Grumpy Old Management. He crafts innovative ideas, strategies, and engaging content. In his free time, he stays ahead in design, film, music, and photography trends, drawing inspiration from the internet and everyday life. His guiding principle? "Only the smart ants win" – a testament to his creativity and hard work ethic.

Jude Carmichael (He/Him)
Creative
LinkedIn: Jude Carmichael

Hello! My name is Jude Carmichael. I'm a creative, with a passion for telling stories. As a creative, my primary skill set is writing. My love for writing started with poetry, and performing in church which led me to explore other mediums to write. Freelance writing articles for online publications and screenwriting short films, advert campaigns and TV.

Alexander Charman (He/Him)
Brand Designer / Graphic Designer & Illustrator

A knowledgeable consumer of art, design, fashion, music and culture - turned participant. A self-taught and self-led practitioner of design and execution. Well-versed in practical limitations and imaginative in creative solutions. Has conceived of and produced branding, graphics, packaging, merchandise, products and strategy for players in fashion, music, alcohol, jewellery and more. A compulsive envelope-pusher. Detail oriented. Team Player. Grafter. Fast and keen learner. Digitally and manually skilled, and a strong communicator visually, verbally and in writing.

Razik Darji (He/Him)
Creative Technologist / Creative Strategist
Instagram: @razikdarji

As a creative technologist, pushing the boundaries of what is possible has always been my passion. I am a future thinker and pride myself on being an innovator. In my career I have, partnered with All Points East Festival to host a VR/AR event for thousands of people, became the top 5% of AR creators on TikTok, launched an advanced sanitisation machine for Harrods, hosted an event with WIRED Magazine.

Tolu Elusade (They/She)
Photographer / Creative Consultant
Instagram: @toluelusade

In 2020, my love for connecting with my community blossomed. In 2023, I use analogue photography and poetry as my creative mediums. Having produced with grassroots organisations such as All Change, participated in research for agencies such as Ogilvy, On Road and The Elephant Room, created for brands including ASOS, TikTok and Burberry and worked with institutions like the Tate, The British Museum and the V&A - I have experience across the board of consulting, directing and shooting impactful campaigns and projects collaboratively.

Tom Godfrey (He/Him)
Graphic Designer / Creative Strategist / Art Direction
LinkedIn: Tom Godfrey

Hello! I am Tom Godfrey, a graphic designer, digital product designer and all-round creative from London. My introduction into the world of art & design was sparked by my immersion into skateboarding and graffiti culture from a young age. After years of art & design as a hobby, I made the decision to turn my passion into my career. I love crafting impactful visuals for brands and campaigns, all driven by invaluable insights! Now, I am looking to join a creative team, contribute to meaningful campaigns, learn LOADS and truly a difference! Interested in collaborating and making an impact? Let’s connect and create great work, together!

Temitayo Ince (She/Her)
Art director / Artist
Instagram: @moodymammma

I’m Temi, a London-based Art Director and multidisciplinary artist. My practice involves sculpture, graphic design and creative strategy. I am interested in what makes people tick and I have always had this desire to understand people. My affinity for storytelling has led me to use different mediums, producing graphics, movement pieces, sculptures and long-form writing — to understand the world around me. I’ve exhibited as part of the London Design Festival and facilitated workshops with Imperial College. To me, design is revolutionary, and has the power to educate and change perspectives and I think this is just what the industry needs.

Sergio Lopez (They/Him)
Art Director
​Instagram: @notsergioh

I’m Sergio, London-based, Brixton-raised. That cyclist blasting reggaeton on the roads. Born to migrants in a foreign land, I've harnessed my unique perspective to craft imagery that bridges cultural boundaries and resonates with diverse audiences. My work revolves around highlighting the Latin community in the UK, bringing light to our overlooked, often under-valued, and always stereotyped community. I believe my diverse set of skills will provide some insight into today’s consumers and the constantly evolving culture surrounding us.

Anne 'Koice' Manuales (She/Her)
Strategist / Multidisciplinary Creative
Instagram: @koice.media

Inspired by Creative Innovation, Anne 'Koice' Manuales is a neurodivergent Mixed-media Visual Creative & Cultural Strategist. Previously working in Tech & Marketing, she felt compelled to enter the advertising world, hoping to bridge her curious creative nature and her passion for amplifying culture and representation within the industry. With commitment to her values, she has been able to work with Google, BFI, Offspring (Office), Lomography & The Prince's Trust, to only name a few.

Mercy Mapaba (She/Her)
Designer / Illustrator / Creative Director
LinkedIn: Mercy Mapada

I am a thought leader, who's energised by working with others & enjoys pushing the boundaries when it comes to ideas. I’m an explorer, with a curious mind who likes asking questions. I’ve always been drawn to creative expression, but at the moment I’m finding joy in communicating my ideas through design & illustration. I’m skilled at Photoshop & Illustrator but enjoy dabbling with new software & I'm always open to a creative conversation.

Ask Kleeves (He/Him)
Creative Strategist / Producer
Instagram: @askkleeves

From a young age 'Kleeves' has been infatuated with concept creation, production and acting. His childhood was spent bringing ideas to life using household objects, whether it be dangling an Action Man from the clothing line or reenacting scenes from The Lion King; falling from cliffs and sofas. With work experience today across all 3 of these areas, he is a compelling Creative; generating ideas for campaigns that excite and engage new and existing audiences to take in your brand.

Ali Mohamoud (He/Him)
Creative Strategist / Creative Technologist
Instagram: @nomadic_libaax

As a multifaceted creative being, I specialise in strategy & design. I have led projects that highlight the need for innovative solutions to creative problems. My previous works include the facilitation of workshops ranging from creative writing and web/App development to prompt sequencing. An example of a project I designed and facilitated in partnership with LSBU for Black Tech Day is NO CODE SKILLS, a program dedicated to web development centred around AI solutions for MVPs. Through my work, I strive for creative connection building.

Jakub Molis (He/Him)
Digital Designer / Motion Artist / Creative Technologist
Instagram: @molja.digital

Hi, I'm Jakub, a 3D digital designer from Poland. My curiosity drives me to constantly acquire new skills, both in digital design and traditional art, all to aid and advance my craft. I have a particular passion for projects in the realm of music, where I blend creativity and technology to create captivating visual experiences. Let's explore the intersection of art and innovation together!

Julia N'Diamoi (She/Her)
Creative Technologist
LinkedIn: Julia N'Diamoi

Howdy! I'm a software engineer with a heart fueled by creative direction and design. By day, I engineer code, constructing the skeleton of digital dreams. By night, I transform concepts into captivating visuals, a digital art wizard at play. Balancing bytes and brushes, I craft a symphony where every pixel dances to the beat of creativity.

Aílis Nelis (He/Him)
3D Artist / Art Director / Creative
Instagram: @nelisailis

I'm Ailis Nelis, a 3D Artist from Lithuania and I'm interested in everything that is unknown to me, it could be web development, set design, AI and AGI or Bauhaus philosophy and design. I'm currently obsessed with machine vision aesthetics and machine learning. It's the exploration and foraging for information that is incredibly fun to me, I love synthesising my learnings and contemplations into the ART I create.

Tyler Pierreson (She/Her)
Multidisciplinary
Instagram: @tylerpierreson

What can I say, I love to create! Whether that be writing, directing, producing or building a strategy around a brief. It’s what gets me out of bed and drives me to do better, learn more and take on new and exciting challenges. I’m a multi-award-winning filmmaker, with a strong focus on amplifying unheard voices and stories. Connecting with others through the language of storytelling and using my unique perspective and lived experiences, is where I strive to make an impact within the creative industry and beyond.

Lourice J Ramos (She/Her)
Art Director / Photographer
Instagram: @louricejramos

Lourice J Ramos is an art director who specialises in concept creation and photography. Her work is centred and grounded in empowering people, cultures, and communities. Pushing boundaries and expectations. She developed her skills through her experiences and her love for spray painting. Building her resilience through an editorial eye. Her passion has allowed her to work with brands such as Adidas, Airbnb, and Moncler. As well as well-known editorial publications and agencies like the Face Magazine, Diageo and GUAP.

Amira Renée (She/Her)
Strategist / Writer & Art Director / Multidisciplinary
Instagram: @amiirarenee

As a British-born, Nairobi-raised, East-West African woman (a mouthful I proudly embrace), life's been quite the adventure. And I have a dynamic archive of moments expanding my worldview to prove it! These experiences, alongside my faith, relationships, heritage, and love for Africa, fuel my creativity and inspire the way I cultivate ideas, curate strategies, and connect with people. Special thanks to Shift for stretching me and reaffirming that my purpose-driven path is paved with promise. Forever grateful.

Koto Shimada (She/Her)
Creative / Photographer
Instagram: @kotophotoss

Hey, I'm a British-Japanese photographer and creative based in South London. While my focus is primarily on photography, I love merging it with my illustrations to craft zines and carry out other creative projects. I'm aspiring to venture into the fashion and music photography worlds and I’m excited to explore my unique style in both creative and commercial contexts!