Shane Stirling is an award-winning artist known for his work with Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Timberland & Drake.
He creates, curates, captures, and connects, bringing deeply authentic moments to life that ignite and inspire. He is notable for his authentic voice and work, which speak in poignant and graphically dynamic terms.
His work is crafted by connecting bold, broad strokes with the intricacies and nuances of culture and lifestyle. Nothing goes unnoticed, no detail is arbitrary, and nothing holds place without purpose — truth, honesty, and representation are ever-present.
A cultural conduit, he continually identifies and ignites what is now, new and next through iconic imagery, stirring storytelling as a reflection of an all-encompassing obsession with pushing culture forward.
A classically trained visual artist with an approach that is as dynamic as it is polished, his work has seen him impact national retail environments, break new ground in digital and social media, define legendary cultural icons, and present iconic brands in an inspiring and authentic manner.
Services
Content
Creative Direction, Filmmaking, Videography, Photography, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Campaign Creation, Sound Design, Corporate Copywriting, Social Captions, Motion Design, Editing, Color Grading, Social Media, Community Management, and End-to-End Production.
Experiential
Energy Moments, Product Launches, Influencer & Consumer Engagement, Concept Development, Event Design, Environmental Design, Event Curation, Influencer Integration, Talent Identification, Talent Acquisition, Campaign Integration, Event Coordination, and End-to-End Production.
Design
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Brand Identity, Typography, Motion Design, Sound Design, UX/UI Design, Interior Design, Environmental Design, Installation Design, Signage & Wayfinding, Illustration, Packaging Design, Project Recaps, Web Design, and End-to-End Production.
Strategy
Brand Positioning, Brand Architecture, Category Definition, Brand Development, Consumer Experience, Integrated Campaign, Situational Analysis, Culture & Engagement, Research & Sport, Music, Culture, Consumer Insights, Content Strategy, Launch Planning, and Social Strategy.
Copywriting
Brand Narratives, Campaign Narratives, Social Narratives, Social Captions, Website Literature, Mission Statements, Brand Manifestos, Brand Maxims, Naming, and Nomenclature.
Influencer
Brand Integration, Digital Strategy, Influencer Marketing, Talent Identification, Talent Acquisition, Program Management, and Relationship Management.
Lectures & Speaking Engagements
Shane Stirling earned his stripes building the foundation of Toronto's now explosive music scene. Initially breaking ground alongside Drake, he captured heavy-rotation placements on music video countdowns. Helping the upstart earn cultural dominance through then untapped blog co-signs, garnering a spot as the first-ever unsigned artist to premier on the iconic BET 106 & Park.
Showing through his speaking events and creative work is Stirling's exceptional ability to contextualize social and cultural phenomena through a deeply authentic lens. A gifted storyteller, Stirling is fast becoming a sought-after speaker. These sessions emphasize cultural currents, process, foundational studies, and understanding of how truth as the central theme of authentic storytelling, design, photo, and video is translated across print, digital, and physical space.
Co-Labs & Consultations
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a notion into something more. Or maybe you have a product to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference. I’m available as a mind share partner for brand ideation to redraft, reinvigorate, and redirect concepts —enhancing and unearthing the beauty and potency with innovative ways to help forward thinking brands break through and make meaningful connections with consumers. In addition to working with brands, I love collaborating with agencies along with in-house teams to create or consult on all scales of projects.
