Sebastian Brune began his career as an Art Director for K1X, a German basketball brand, then joined DEF as a creative director before transitioning to freelance photography. Leveraging his connections, he quickly collaborated with major brands like VW and Nike, eventually joining Daimler/Mercedes Benz as global creative producer for ShareNow, where he wrote, directed, and produced commercials worldwide.
Born in Germany, Sebastian was inspired by his father’s enthusiasm for the NBA and joined a basketball team at twelve. Excelling quickly, he attended sports boarding schools for top-tier training.
His competitive nature lead him to the United States where he was recruited at a college basketball program. An unfortunate and serious traffic accident halted his plans, leading him back to Germany, where he spent months in rehabilitation and recovery. With his professional basketball ambitions sidelined he followed his other passion, photography, and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Berlin.
Sebastian's organic perspective of both sports and the visual arts is evident in his work with brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma, and Cupra. Deeply connected to urban culture from a young age, his early experiences with skateboarding, rapping, and basketball continue to shape his authentic, creative vision.
