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DREW SHAFER

Creative Leader. Idea Cultivator. Digital Craftsman.

About

Drew Shafer is a multidisciplinary, purpose-driven creative leader with over 15 years of experience shaping impactful brand work. He is skilled at developing creative teams and leading impactful ideas across brand, digital, and social platforms, known for connecting with audiences through authentic, human-centered work.

📍 Los Angeles, California

Let's make something happen!

Chops

Creative Leader

  • 7+ Years Leading a Cross-discipline Team

  • Creative Direction From Concept to Delivery

  • Career Mentorship & Team Manager

Idea Cultivator

  • Integrated Marketing

  • Earned Media

  • Product Launch

  • Social Native Content

  • Video, Photo & Motion Direction

Digital Craftsman

  • Social Content Execution

  • Branding & Vis ID Systems

  • Motion Graphics

  • Studio & Location Capture

  • Digital & Paid Media

  • Print & Prepress Production

  • Illustration

Experience

Creative Director

Ayzenberg Group  Pasadena, CA

2018 - Present

Associate Creative Director

Conscious Minds Pasadena, CA

2013 - 2017

Senior Designer

Invisible Children, Inc.  San Diego, CA

2012

Graphic Designer

MFG Creative Co.  Los Angeles, CA

2011

BFA Graphic Design

Cal Poly Pomona  Pomona, CA

2011

* Contract Experience Not Shown.

Clients

  • Xbox
  • Microsoft
  • Bethesda
  • Meta Quest (Oculus)
  • Google Stadia
  • Nike
  • Toyota
  • Red Bull
  • Pabst Blue Ribbon
  • Ocean Spray
  • Disney
  • Lucasarts Ltd.
  • Marvel Studios
  • Hurley
  • Method Home
  • Bridgestone
  • Firestone Tires
  • Obey Clothing
  • Uber
  • Olly Vitamins

References Available Upon Request.

Ethos

01

Curiosity fuels creativity.

02

Make things that matter.

03

Every detail counts.

04

Listen. Learn. Respond.

05

Ask brave questions.

06

Stay humble.

Recognition

Recent Honors

2025
Webby Finalist
Xbox Cipher Series
2024
Clio Bronze (2)
Xbox: Elite Series 2 Controllers
2024
Webby Honoree
Xbox Social Photography
2023
Clio Silver
Xbox + Barbie Movie Collab

Press

2024
Bethesda Blog
Indiana Jones + Alpine F1
2023
IGN
Xbox on Vegas Sphere
2022
Muse by Clio
Khaby Lame 'Simply Next Gen'
2015
AdWeek
Paying Tribute to Kobe