Jay Shuster is a celebrated production designer, art-director and part of Pixar’s award-winning creative team since 2002. He described himself as both a product and a genuine contributor to a culture that seems to effortlessly balance unrestrained creativity with commercial success. Of course, the task of blending leading edge technology,... Read more
Jay Shuster is a celebrated production designer, art-director and part of Pixar’s award-winning creative team since 2002. He described himself as both a product and a genuine contributor to a culture that seems to effortlessly balance unrestrained creativity with commercial success.
Of course, the task of blending leading edge technology, traditional design skills & the art of storytelling to create a Pixar blockbuster requires immense effort. But the effort is clearly not in vain: since Toy Story (1995), each Pixar movie has grossed an average of more than $500.000.000 dollars in world-wide box office sales.
As a true insider, Jay Shuster knows exactly what goes on behind the gates of Pixar’s Emeryville HQ. Guided by his personal anecdotes and first-hand experiences, his speeches are a gripping tour of the ingredients that allow Pixar to consistently deliver ground-breaking entertainment.
Currently, Jay Shuster is an Art Director at Pixar and continues to work on their upcoming projects. He is Production Designer for the short film, The Blue Umbrella, which premiered in February 2013 at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival. The short received a wide release in front of Pixar’s feature Monsters University, was accepted into the Animated Shorts Competition at the 2013 South By Southwest festival, and was hailed as one of the most realistic animated films.
You can book Jay Shuster through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Jay's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Jay Shuster's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Jay tailored to your event.
Jay Shuster speaks on Innovation & Creativity. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jay to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jay Shuster for events worldwide, subject to Jay's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jay Shuster is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Jay can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jay Shuster on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Jay can offer.
Jay Shuster delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Jay Shuster's areas of expertise include Innovation & Creativity. To get a clear sense of Jay's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Jay Shuster can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Innovation & Creativity is relevant. Details of Jay's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Jay Shuster is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Jay Shuster, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jay's current availability for your dates.