Agency Quality.
Startup Speed.
We help ambitious companies to become premium brands - with strategy, design and advertising.
We help ambitious companies to become premium brands - with strategy, design and advertising.
We help ambitious companies to become premium brands - with strategy, design and advertising.
We help ambitious companies to become premium brands - with strategy, design and advertising.
23%
23%
INCREASED REVENUE
INCREASED REVENUE
A distinctive brand increases memorability. Applying a consistent brand presentation across
all platforms increases revenue by up to 23 %.
A distinctive brand increases memorability.
Applying a consistent brand presentation across
all platforms increases revenue by up to 23 %.
23%
INCREASED REVENUE
A distinctive brand increases memorability. Applying a consistent brand presentation across all platforms increases revenue by up to 23 %.
23%
INCREASED REVENUE
Consistent brand presentation across all platforms increases revenue by up to 23 percent.
50%
50%
REDUCED HIRING COST
REDUCED HIRING COST
A strong employer brand attracts more talent and reduces turnover – resulting in up to 50% reduced hiring cost.
50%
REDUCED HIRING COST
A strong employer brand attracts more talent and reduces turnover – resulting in up to 50% reduced hiring cost.
50%
REDUCED HIRING COST
A clear brand presence attracts more and fitting talent resulting in up to 50% reduced hiring cost.
100%
100%
INCREASED ADCERTISING ROI
INCREASED ADCERTISING ROI
shifting to a balanced mix of brand and performance-based marketing can lift ROI by between 25–100 %, with an average lift of 90 %.
100%
INCREASED ADCERTISING ROI
Shifting to a balanced mix of brand and
performance-based marketing can lift ROI by between 25–100 %, with an average lift of 90 %.
100%
INCREASED ADCERTISING ROI
80% of consumers say they need to trust a brand before they buy or consider the products.
Why work with us
Agency meets Startup
Top-tier creative background meets high-speed delivery. We bring agency-level thinking without the slow processes or fluffy decks.
Agency meets Startup
Top-tier creative background meets high-speed delivery. We bring agency-level thinking without the slow processes or fluffy decks.
Agency meets Startup
Top-tier creative background meets high-speed delivery. We bring agency-level thinking without the slow processes or fluffy decks.
Scaled with the best
At Trade Republic and LIQID, we built brands and teams as everything scaled. We know what breaks under pressure – and how to fix it.
Scaled with the best
At Trade Republic and LIQID, we built brands and teams as everything scaled. We know what breaks under pressure – and how to fix it.
Scaled with the best
At Trade Republic and LIQID, we built brands and teams as everything scaled. We know what breaks under pressure – and how to fix it.
Built for Complexity
From private banking to deep tech: we simplify what others overcomplicate. Your product will finally make sense to the right people.
Built for Complexity
From private banking to deep tech: we simplify what others overcomplicate. Your product will finally make sense to the right people.
Built for Complexity
From private banking to deep tech: we simplify what others overcomplicate. Your product will finally make sense to the right people.
No yes-men.
If your idea’s off, we’ll say it. Honest feedback beats expensive silence – and saves you time, money, energy and headaches.
No yes-men.
If your idea’s off, we’ll say it. Honest feedback beats expensive silence – and saves you time, money, energy and headaches.
No yes-men.
If your idea’s off, we’ll say it. Honest feedback beats expensive silence – and saves you time, money, energy and headaches.
Book a free Brand Check
Book a free Brand Check
Book a free Brand Check
Book a free Brand Check
This is how we help ambitious companies to grow.
01 – Messaging & Strategy
Most startups explain what it is. We make it clear why it matters. We craft value propositions and messaging systems that customers understand and remember.
Most startups explain what it is. We make it clear why it matters. We craft value propositions and messaging systems that customers understand and remember.
Most startups explain what it is. We make it clear why it matters. We craft value propositions and messaging systems that customers understand and remember.
Most startups explain what it is. We make it clear why it matters. We craft value propositions and messaging systems that customers understand and remember.
02 – Visual Branding
Minimal elements. Maximum recognition. A distinct brand system that feels modern, scales with your business, and is easy to use every day.
Minimal elements. Maximum recognition. A distinct brand system that feels modern, scales with your business, and is easy to use every day.
Minimal elements. Maximum recognition. A distinct brand system that feels modern, scales with your business, and is easy to use every day.
Minimal elements. Maximum recognition. A distinct brand system that feels modern, scales with your business, and is easy to use every day.
03 – Creative Concept
Story meets strategy. We develop brand narratives and creative ideas for campaigns, ads and communication that make your story stick.
Story meets strategy. We develop brand narratives and creative ideas for campaigns, ads and communication that make your story stick.
Story meets strategy. We develop brand narratives and creative ideas for campaigns, ads and communication that make your story stick.
04 – Digital Design
Clarity drives conversion. We design websites, landing pages and ad creatives that frame your story, build trust and support performance.Fast, focused, digital-first.
Clarity drives conversion. We design websites, landing pages and ad creatives that frame your story, build trust and support performance.Fast, focused, digital-first.
Clarity drives conversion. We design websites, landing pages and ad creatives that frame your story, build trust and support performance.Fast, focused, digital-first.
05 – Creative Leadership
Creative execution needs creative structure. As Interim CCO I help you build and lead in-house teams, hire the right creatives, manage agencies and implement scalable processes.
Creative execution needs creative structure. As Interim CCO I help you build and lead in-house teams, hire the right creatives, manage agencies and implement scalable processes.
Creative execution needs creative structure. As Interim CCO I help you build and lead in-house teams, hire the right creatives, manage agencies and implement scalable processes.
Don't trust us – trust our results.
Don't trust us – trust our results.
Don't trust us – trust our results.
Don't trust us – trust our results.
Simon is one of those rare creatives who just gets it – brand, business, people. Sharp mind, clear words, zero ego. The way he built and led a top-tier inhouse team at Trade Republic during hypergrowth still impresses me.
Juan Bongiovanni
CMO @N26, ex-Trade Republic, ex-Netflix
Simon is one of those rare creatives who just gets it – brand, business, people. Sharp mind, clear words, zero ego. The way he built and led a top-tier inhouse team at Trade Republic during hypergrowth still impresses me.
Juan Bongiovanni
CMO @N26, ex-Trade Republic, ex-Netflix
Simon is one of those rare creatives who just gets it – brand, business, people. Sharp mind, clear words, zero ego. The way he built and led a top-tier inhouse team at Trade Republic during hypergrowth still impresses me.
Juan Bongiovanni
CMO @N26, ex-Trade Republic, ex-Netflix
Trusted by C-Level Leaders & Founders as a creative partner at eye level.
Trusted by C-Level Leaders & Founders as a creative partner at eye level.
Studio Schafstall is a strategic brand consultancy specializing in elevating finance and technology brands at critical growth stages. Founded by Simon Schafstall, former Senior Art Director at Jung von Matt and Creative Studio Lead at high-growth fintechs, the studio combines premium agency expertise with practical startup execution.
From award-winning campaigns to scaling companies across Europe, Studio Schafstall focuses on upgrading brands in high-trust environments. The approach is strategic, efficient, and results-driven—transforming complex value propositions into compelling experiences that drive tangible business outcomes.
Studio Schafstall is a strategic brand consultancy specializing in elevating finance and technology brands at critical growth stages. Founded by Simon Schafstall, former Senior Art Director at Jung von Matt and Creative Studio Lead at high-growth fintechs, the studio combines premium agency expertise with practical startup execution.
From award-winning campaigns to scaling companies across Europe, Studio Schafstall focuses on upgrading brands in high-trust environments. The approach is strategic, efficient, and results-driven—transforming complex value propositions into compelling experiences that drive tangible business outcomes.
Studio Schafstall is a strategic brand consultancy specializing in elevating finance and technology brands at critical growth stages. Founded by Simon Schafstall, former Senior Art Director at Jung von Matt and Creative Studio Lead at high-growth fintechs, the studio combines premium agency expertise with practical startup execution.
From award-winning campaigns to scaling companies across Europe, Studio Schafstall focuses on upgrading brands in high-trust environments. The approach is strategic, efficient, and results-driven—transforming complex value propositions into compelling experiences that drive tangible business outcomes.
Get in touch
simon@schafstall.studio