Stefan Schuster is an award-winning creative leader with over 20 years of global experience, known for his work with some of the world’s most respected brands, including Apple, Adidas, Audi, Google, Mercedes-Benz, MTV, and Vitra. His expertise spans diverse creative disciplines, with a focus on driving innovation, delivering compelling product designs, and shaping cohesive brand identities.As Visual Design Staff Lead at Google, Stefan plays a crucial role in advancing the user experience of Google Maps, impacting over a billion users worldwide. His work focuses on enhancing navigation and exploration, making Google Maps an indispensable tool for people everywhere.Before joining Google, Stefan held the role of Senior Interactive Art Director at Apple, where he led the global product launches of flagship products, including the iPhone X, iPad Pro, and Apple Pencil. His end-to-end creative direction and strategic leadership helped ensure each launch maintained Apple’s iconic brand standard and captivated millions globally.In addition to his corporate roles, Stefan co-founded WorkWithUs, a platform that curates handpicked jobs and interviews for creative professionals. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to empowering the creative community are evident in this venture, which helps creatives discover tailored career opportunities.Previously, as Creative Director/Art Director at leading agencies including MoreSleep, AKQA, Sid Lee, Razorfish, and Scholz & Friends, Stefan led talented teams to deliver impactful work for top brands such as Adidas, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Vitra, and MTV. He played a pivotal role in business development, brand strategy, and digital storytelling, helping to elevate brand identities and leave lasting impressions on clients and audiences worldwide.Stefan’s design philosophy combines strategic thinking with creative execution. He’s passionate about pushing the boundaries of design to exceed expectations and create meaningful, user-centered experiences.
Listed skills include Art Direction, Creative Direction, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, and 19 others.