Greg Shultz

About Greg Shultz

Creative Director / Entrepreneur / Problem-Solver Who Likes to Build Cool Stuff That WorksAward-winning, commercial, interactive, and immersive artist and storyteller. I tell visual stories that connect in seconds—and stick around in people’s heads. Whether I’m helping a brand find its “why,” building a scalable content system, or directing a campaign that makes people smile, I like blending strategy with imagination to create things that matter.From AR activations to animated shorts to content engines that crank out hundreds of versions a week, I work where creativity meets structure—and where everything has a purpose. I\'ve led projects for Amazon, Nike, Disney, General Mills, and more. The goal? Make it smart, make it beautiful, and make it scalable.At Gasket Studios, I’ve helped shape original IPs, built a 3D food library that’s changing how brands think about content, and led teams that thrive under pressure (and still have fun). I’m curious by nature, a builder by heart, and always down to solve the next creative puzzle—especially the weird, tricky, ambitious ones.

Experience

1. Founder Chief Creative Officer

   Gasket Studios

   Jan 2006 — Present

   Gasket Studios is a leading creative content agency, specializing in 3D & 2D Animation, Visual Effects, Character Design, AR, and VR. Renowned for its expertise in crafting compelling narratives, Gasket serves a diverse clientele in the commercial, interactive, and integrated markets.At the helm of Gasket Studios is Greg Shultz, a visionary leader and seasoned professional, Shultz excels in inspiring creative teams and driving excellence in RFP submissions, art direction, pitch, production, and client management. With a focus on delivering multi-dimensional project goals across traditional and emerging media.Head of Creative Operations, Shultz adeptly balances operational needs with strategic planning. Responsible for overseeing creative, commercial, AR, MR, and interactive pipelines, Shultz guides teams, freelancers, agencies, and production partners through innovative workflows, ensuring seamless project execution.Shultz leverages a blend of cutting-edge and traditional techniques to articulate brand goals and narratives within tight timelines, meeting unique market demands. With an innate ability to predict and adapt to the best solutions, Shultz steers multiple departments towards project goals, thriving in the face of unexpected challenges.Collaborating with the talented team at Gasket Studios, Shultz has directed and produced original content, commercials, AR/VR/MR, and interactive experiences for distinguished clients including Amazon, Activision, Best Buy, Target, General Mills, Walmart, Elton John, Dr. Dre, Madonna, Disney Originals, Dairy Queen, Cargill, PBS, Toro, Nike, and many more.

Education

• Minneapolis College of Art and Design

  Illustration / Comic Book Storyboarding / Stop Motion and 3d Animation

• University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

  The Future Of Storytelling

• Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)

  Pixar Master Class, Story / Animation

• St. Olaf College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine/Studio Arts, General

• Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

  Design Thinking and Strategy

• IEBS Business School

  Gamification

Skills

• Vfx Supervision
• Augmented Reality
• Social Media Marketing
• Storyboarding
• Flame Artist
• Digital Media
• Integrated Marketing
• Creative Strategy
• Creative Direction
• Visual Effects
• Post Production
• Director of Animation
• Motion Graphics
• Video Post-Production
• Animation
• Art Direction
• Film
• Video Production
• Compositing
• Commercials
• Interactive Advertising
• Advertising
• Marketing Strategy