Sam Shaw

Sam Shaw has a diverse and extensive work experience in creative and public relations roles. They are currently working as a Creative Director at Kitsch, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to that, they served as a Creative Director at Hourglass Cosmetics, where they worked from April 2015 to July 2022. During their time at Hourglass Cosmetics, they also held the role of Artistic Director, Creative & Content from September 2019 to March 2020, and Content Director from April 2015 to March 2020.

Before their time at Hourglass Cosmetics, Sam worked as a Creative Consultant at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. from September 2014 to March 2015. They also had a significant tenure at Bumble and bumble, where they served as a Creative Art Director from September 2013 to March 2015, and as the Director of Global Communications, Fashion Relations, and Creative Content from May 2013 to March 2015.

Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Public Relations at Alexis Bittar, Inc. from January 2008 to May 2013. They had also worked as a Senior PR Manager at Shecky's Media from October 2007 to January 2008, and as the Director of Public Relations, Brand Manager, and Events Coordinator at LOUNGE from March 2006 to October 2007.

Earlier in their career, Sam worked as a Senior Account Executive at THINK PR from May 2005 to March 2006, as a PR Assistant/Junior Account Executive at Tractenberg & Co. from September 2003 to May 2005, and as a Makeup Artist at CHANEL from September 2001 to September 2003. Overall, they have a strong background in creative direction, content creation, and public relations.

Sam Shaw attended Skidmore College from 1999 to 2003, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Theater Arts. Sam achieved a Certificate of Excellence within their major and maintained a GPA of 3.86. During the academic year 2001 to 2002, they participated in a Study Abroad Full Immersion Program at Universidad De Valencia. In 1998, they briefly attended the University of Oxford. Their field of study at the University of Oxford was focused on Theatre.