BIO
Prior to going independent in 2013, Shane spent eight years as an art director in the Tokyo office of Wieden+Kennedy, gaining exposure to all types of creative projects and working situations, from large-scale global advertising campaigns, to the smallest of independent, self-initiated jobs. He was a core member of the creative team behind W+K Tokyo Lab, the pioneering experimental audio-visual record label launched back in 2003. The DIY approach and sensitivity toward music and visuals engendered there continues to inform his working methods and choice of projects. His process is both highly intuitive and methodical, informed by a generalist stance toward creative work, and the diverse cultural experiences of east meets west.
EDUCATION
Shane holds a BFA from Art Center College of Design and is bilingual in English and Japanese.
SELECTED CLIENTS
Adidas, AKQA, Asics, Ellesse, Google, Gucci, Honda, Hulu, IKEA, Levi’s, Loewe, Nike, P.A.M., Red Bull, Sony, Shiseido, Shu Uemura, Universal Music, Wieden+Kennedy
One Show, D&AD, Cannes Lion, NY ADC, Japan Media Arts, MTV and Space Shower Music Video Awards
FILMS
Shane is also a commercial film editor and you can view his work here.
CONTACT
Shane Lester
+81 (0)80 4296 6943
1-6-2 Ikejiri, Puzzle A
Setagaya-Ku 154-0001
Tokyo, Japan