I am a creative director and photographer working across luxury, beauty, fashion, music, and technology. With a background in fashion and celebrity photography and formal training in graphic arts, I develop visual identities and campaigns for major brands, entertainers, and innovative start-ups. Known for building immersive visual worlds through image, color, and design, I lead projects from concept through execution, crafting refined, contemporary brand narratives that elevate positioning and cultural impact.

Shaya Scott

I am a creative director and photographer working across luxury, beauty, fashion, music, and technology. With a background in fashion and celebrity photography and formal training in graphic arts, I develop visual identities and campaigns for major brands, entertainers, and innovative start-ups. Known for building immersive visual worlds through image, color, and design, I lead projects from concept through execution, crafting refined, contemporary brand narratives that elevate positioning and cultural impact.

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I am a creative director and photographer working across luxury, beauty, fashion, music, and technology.

With a background in fashion and celebrity photography and formal training in graphic arts, I develop visual identities and campaigns for major brands, entertainers, and innovative start-ups. Known for building immersive visual worlds through image, color, and design, I lead projects from concept through execution, crafting refined, contemporary brand narratives that elevate positioning and cultural impact.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Posh Gallery
January 1, 2025 - Present
Creative direction for the rebrand of a fine art gallery and online art dealing platform, including website design, packaging, advertisements, print and digital assets, and copy oversight to establish an elevated and polished brand voice.
Creative Director at Pietrafesa
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Conceptualized and executed a full rebrand to position the luxury jewelry brand for global competition. Directed website design, brand guidelines, advertising, social media, and creative copywriting to establish a cohesive and sophisticated identity.
Creative Consultant & Photographer at Diane Martel
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Conceptualized, produced, and photographed shoots for iconic creative director Diane Martel, including projects for MTV and PAPER Magazine.
Studio Assistant at David LaChapelle Studio
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Provided retouching, production support, photo assisting, studio maintenance, graphic and web design, archiving, print management, and client services for world-renowned photographer David LaChapelle.
Photographer’s Assistant (First & Second Assistant) at Freelance Photographers
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023
Assisted freelance photographers, including Ethan James Green, Erik Madigan Heck, James Broadribb, Jason Kim, Brianna Capozzi, and Logan White, with studio lighting and grip setup and breakdown, occasionally stepping in as a digital technician.
Creative Director & Photographer at Shaya Scott
January 1, 2012 - Present
Creative direction for clients including Fenty Beauty, Reebok, V Magazine, Under Armour, Morgan Stanley, Bloomberg Businessweek, PAPER Magazine, VICE, Vogue, British Vogue, IMG Worldwide, Office Magazine, Buffalo London, Nylon Magazine, Century21 and more.

Education

B.F.A in Media Arts at Parsons The New School for Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2012 - July 2, 2026
Coursework in Communications at Syracuse University - Newhouse School of Communications
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods