It's time to #ShiftCreativity
D&AD Shift São Paulo is a free, industry-led night school for self-taught creatives entering the advertising, design and creative industry from outside traditional pathways in Brazil.
This is your opportunity to SHIFT your career whilst challenging the industry to SHIFT their outlook. #ShiftSãoPaulo is now OPEN.
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Shift Stories
Since Shift’s launch in 2016, we’ve trained almost 350 creative professionals across London, New York, Sydney and Germany.
Shifters write for Apple, create strategies for Spotify, come up with creative ideas for Disney, direct Stormzy, make animations for Katy Perry and photograph for Vogue. Shifters are hired by all major global advertising and design agency networks. They win prizes, win pencils and are part of the D&AD board.
How to apply to Shift São Paulo
It takes just 30 minutes to apply for Shift via the form below. Applications are open until 10th February 2025.
You don’t need a pre-existing portfolio to apply - we want to find out about you, how you think and about your ideas, so be creative. You can share a design, a campaign concept, a piece of artwork, a video, some photographs, lyrics, a story, anything - it’s up to you.
To qualify for Shift, you cannot have a college degree or be pursuing higher education. Additionally, we will ask you to upload 3 examples of your creative work.
Shift São Paulo is for you if you've always dreamed of a career in the creative industry, but thought it was impossible. The program will teach you skills and give you the confidence you need to get a job in the creative industry, giving you access to a network of contacts that you can grow throughout your career.
What to expect
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What does Shift offer?
- Learn from and access a global network of like-minded creative professionals at both peer and industry levels
- Access to 1:1 mentoring with creative industry professionals
- Developing key collaboration skills for creatives who often work independently
- Become part of an international creative network and community, with opportunities to work with other alumni
- Build your portfolio with projects from world-leading brands
- Receive accreditation from a globally recognized creative organization
- Continue learning and get support after the program
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How does Shift work?
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.
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.
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.
Key dates
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10 February 2025
Application deadline
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Submit your application by 12pm
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22 February 2025
Challenge Day
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to our live immersive day
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17 March 2025
Programme kicks off
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The beginning of Shift São Paulo 2025
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10 July 2025
Showcase
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A celebratory event that will showcase the Class of 2025’ work to the industry
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D&AD Shift São Paulo Class of 2024
Meet this year's cohort and filter by creative discipline.