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Jay Shuster

Art Director & Production Designer at Pixar Animation Studios

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Jay Shuster Biography

Jay Shuster has worked on some of the world's most beloved films. He is known for his work on WALL·E, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. On stage, Shuster shares his journey from childhood obsession with planes, trains, and automobiles to a career in design for Lucasfilm and now Pixar. He offers powerful lessons on creativity, collaboration, and innovation, and draws the path of a great idea from genesis to commercial success.

Shuster joined Pixar Animation Studios as a concept designer on the Golden Globe-winning Cars, where he translated the ideas of director John Lasseter into characters and environments for the film. Most recently, he's worked on Incredibles 2 and Soul.

As the son of a car designer, Shuster’s childhood bedroom was filled with blue prints, drawings, posters, machines, and models of all things related to almost every mode of mechanized transportation. When he saw the original Star Wars, he made the connection between his passions and a possible future in the film industry. Before finding his place at Pixar, Shuster began his film career at Lucasfilm, where he worked as a concept artist and designed a variety of vehicles and environments for Star Wars Episodes I and II. He is a graduate of the Industrial Design program at College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

Speaking Topics
  • The Secrets of Pixar's Success

    How does Pixar produce work that is both astonishingly creative and commercially dominant? In this gripping talk, Pixar Production Designer Jay Shuster distills the company's process into four takeaways that will help any organization build a culture of collaboration and innovation. Where do good ideas come from? Why is an open atmosphere so important? With the emotional resonance, skillful storytelling, and sheer wonderment of Pixar's best films, Shuster delivers an instructive look at the most envied creative studio in the world--reminding us to always trust the process and "celebrate what you do."

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Jay Shuster?

    Speaking fees for Jay Shuster, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Jay Shuster charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Jay Shuster, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Jay Shuster?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Jay Shuster for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jay Shuster for your next private or corporate function.
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Art Director & Production Designer at Pixar Animation Studios

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Jay Shuster Biography

Jay Shuster has worked on some of the world's most beloved films. He is known for his work on WALL·E, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. On stage, Shuster shares his journey from childhood obsession with planes, trains, and automobiles to a career in design for Lucasfilm and now Pixar. He offers powerful lessons on creativity, collaboration, and innovation, and draws the path of a great idea from genesis to commercial success.

Shuster joined Pixar Animation Studios as a concept designer on the Golden Globe-winning Cars, where he translated the ideas of director John Lasseter into characters and environments for the film. Most recently, he's worked on Incredibles 2 and Soul.

As the son of a car designer, Shuster’s childhood bedroom was filled with blue prints, drawings, posters, machines, and models of all things related to almost every mode of mechanized transportation. When he saw the original Star Wars, he made the connection between his passions and a possible future in the film industry. Before finding his place at Pixar, Shuster began his film career at Lucasfilm, where he worked as a concept artist and designed a variety of vehicles and environments for Star Wars Episodes I and II. He is a graduate of the Industrial Design program at College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

Jay Shuster Speaking Topics

  • The Secrets of Pixar's Success

    How does Pixar produce work that is both astonishingly creative and commercially dominant? In this gripping talk, Pixar Production Designer Jay Shuster distills the company's process into four takeaways that will help any organization build a culture of collaboration and innovation. Where do good ideas come from? Why is an open atmosphere so important? With the emotional resonance, skillful storytelling, and sheer wonderment of Pixar's best films, Shuster delivers an instructive look at the most envied creative studio in the world--reminding us to always trust the process and "celebrate what you do."

Jay Shuster Videos

  • Pixar Production Designer Shares Inspiration
    Pixar Production Designer Jay Shuster talks about his sources of inspiration that lead him on his path to working at Pixar Animation Studios. Shuster...
  • Pixar Animation Studios: Cars 2
    Jay Shuster, Art Director at Pixar Animation Studios, talks about how Autodesk® Sketchbook® Pro was used in the making of Cars 2. Watch Jay's demo...
  • "Cars 2" Co-Director Brad Lewis and Art Director Jay Schuster
    AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo reports from inside the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education for the 2011 AutoWeek Design Forum. Watch for...

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  • How to book Jay Shuster?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Jay Shuster for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Jay Shuster, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Jay Shuster or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jay Shuster?

    Speaking fees for Jay Shuster, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Jay Shuster charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Jay Shuster, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Jay Shuster?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Jay Shuster for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jay Shuster for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Jay Shuster or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Jay Shuster or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Jay Shuster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Secrets of Pixar's Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jay Shuster for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Jay Shuster generally travels from Emeryville, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Matthew Luhn, Glen Keane, Andrew Millstein, Paul Topolos and Deanna Marsigliese. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jay Shuster for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Jay Shuster Speaking Topics

  • The Secrets of Pixar's Success

    How does Pixar produce work that is both astonishingly creative and commercially dominant? In this gripping talk, Pixar Production Designer Jay Shuster distills the company's process into four takeaways that will help any organization build a culture of collaboration and innovation. Where do good ideas come from? Why is an open atmosphere so important? With the emotional resonance, skillful storytelling, and sheer wonderment of Pixar's best films, Shuster delivers an instructive look at the most envied creative studio in the world--reminding us to always trust the process and "celebrate what you do."

Jay Shuster Speaker Videos

  • Pixar Production Designer Shares Inspiration
    Pixar Production Designer Jay Shuster talks about his sources of inspiration that lead him on his path to working at Pixar Animation Studios. Shuster was a concept designer for "Cars" and designed...
    Pixar Animation Studios: Cars 2
    Jay Shuster, Art Director at Pixar Animation Studios, talks about how Autodesk® Sketchbook® Pro was used in the making of Cars 2. Watch Jay's demo on AREA at http://area.autodesk.com/siggraph.
  • "Cars 2" Co-Director Brad Lewis and Art Director Jay Schuster
    AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo reports from inside the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education for the 2011 AutoWeek Design Forum. Watch for remarks from "Cars 2" Co-director Brad Lewis and Art...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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