Tom Shackleton
— Creative

I’m a junior creative with a background in production, directing and fine arts, which means I tend to think about ideas in terms of behaviour, craft, and whether they would actually hold up once they’re being made.

I previously worked as a Director’s Assistant and Junior Director at The Sweetshop, supporting commercial projects.
That experience gave me a close-up view of how ideas get sold, shaped, and executed, and how easily they fall apart if they’re not grounded in reality.

Alongside this, I’ve directed commercial work and collaborated across advertising, music, fashion, and design.
I’m drawn to insight-led ideas, observational humour, and concepts that feel simple but can stretch across formats.

I’m now pivoting toward a creative role in agencies in Australia, bringing a production-minded approach to concept development, pitching, and execution.

I’m also very interested in using AI as part of the creative process, not as a shortcut, but as a way to explore, test, and build ideas more quickly.

If any of that sounds useful, let’s chat :)

DISCLAIMER: This website documents all of my personal and commercial work from the past decade. Please get in touch if you wish to see my advertising portfolio.