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Mayda is an award-winning multidisciplinary creative studio where bold ideas come to life. Our team of directors, technologists, designers, artists, and producers brings together expertise in advertising, technology, and entertainment to craft work that resonates across platforms and connects with audiences in meaningful ways.
Collaboration drives everything we do. We partner with forward-thinking agencies and brands, blending traditional craft with emerging technologies to push boundaries and deliver work that is both innovative and impactful. From concept to delivery, we approach every project as an opportunity to create something extraordinary.
Meet the
team
A complete collective of skills, minds & perspectives. United by design thinking we use technology to build worlds and tell stories.
Carl Addy
As Co-Executive Creative Director, Carl is renowned for delivering groundbreaking visual work in design, digital media, and immersive technologies. His storytelling blends live action, animation, and creative technology, creating pioneering work for brands like Nike, EA, Riot Games, and Verizon.
Ben Smith
Ben is Mayda’s co-Executive Creative Director and was one of the chief architects of the revolutionary BLACKBIRD®, the world’s first virtual car. He has a long history of award-winning work in direction, innovation, design, and VFX. Ben uses all the tools in the chest and has created magical worlds for brands such as Cartier, Microsoft, Google & IBM.
Barry Parkhill
Barry is Mayda’s Managing Director. An experienced commercial business leader, he has held executive positions in industry-leading advertising and entertainment companies, working with blue-chip brand advertisers and globally recognized entertainment IP spanning television, music, fashion, and sports.
Zu Al-Kadiri
Zu is Mayda’s Executive Producer, leading Mayda’s client experience and engagement. An accomplished executive producer, Zu has over twenty years’ experience delivering award-winning work for clients across advertising, technology, and entertainment.
Lydia Corin
As SVP of Creative Partnerships, Lydia nurtures relationships with Mayda's roster of clients, partners, and collaborators. With a background in top-tier advertising agencies, she excels at cultivating meaningful partnerships, driven by her trademark empathy and optimism.
Hope Kuehne
As part of the Creative Partnerships team, Hope fosters client relationships and expertly shepherds projects from brief to wrap. She focuses on partnership management and creative production for special projects. Hope’s experience spans multi-year creative technology development, strategic brand positioning, and multimedia commercial projects.
Mike Scarcella
As Director of Operations, Mike oversees Mayda’s day-to-day operations, supporting its global network of creative, technical, and production partners. His extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams in global production studios, along with expertise in metaverse and blockchain technologies, Mike provides the operational and technological foundation for Mayda’s success.
Heather Jacobson
As our Director of Finance, Heather oversees all commercial and financial operations at Mayda. With a background that includes leading finance teams in both global corporations and early-stage companies, Heather brings a wealth of experience across various creative industries to her day-to-day management of Mayda's financial strategy and operations.
Ian Walker
As Executive Producer, Ian is as passionate about design & motion as he is curating and managing teams to craft best-in-class projects. Ian brings over 15 years of experience in advertising and the global design community, working with some of the world’s leading brands and agencies to produce captivating content for the likes of Al Jazeera, Adidas, BBC, PlayStation and Spotify.
Henry Foreman
Henry is an award-winning Creative Director whose work spans multiple design disciplines. His approach, rooted in classical design principles and contemporary trends, simplifies complex ideas across mediums. Henry has crafted elegant executions for brands like Samsung, IBM, Rolex, and EA Sports.
Jamie Zhang
As Brand Designer at Mayda, Jamie brings a fresh perspective and a diverse creative toolkit. With experience in marketing and campaign work, branding, 3D modeling, animation and VFX, she is a versatile and adaptable designer. Jamie's enthusiasm for embracing challenges makes her a valuable asset in the ever-evolving world of design and creativity.
Jay Kimpton
Jay is Mayda's Senior Motion Designer, with a rich background spanning broadcast, titles, film, and advertising. Jay excels at transforming intricate concepts into engaging visual narratives. His multidisciplinary experience allows him to craft compelling designs that resonate with audiences, making him a valuable contributor to any creative project.
Sam de Leval
As a Designer at Mayda, Sam brings a diverse skill set to the table, blending CGI, VFX, and Graphic Design with his love for Practical Computing. His multidisciplinary approach allows him to craft visually stunning motion and design pieces. Whether working in advertising, music, or installations, Sam strives to infuse rhythm, exploring new technologies and push the boundaries of software.
Dee Allen
Dee is Mayda’s Director of Creative Talent, leading the recruitment and development of our collective of talent. With over two decades of experience in global production studios and companies, Dee is a champion of under-represented talent across the creative industries, and he has been influential in discovering and introducing many emerging talents into the mainstream creative community.
Georgie Castle
As Director of Production, Georgie leads Mayda's growing production team across all facets of the company; branded content, creative technology and entertainment. With extensive experience in linear and immersive content production, Georgie has collaborated with iconic brands like Cartier, Lexus, Verizon, and Samsung.
Danika Casas
Danika is a Producer at Mayda, with a passion for transforming creative visions into reality. Her innate problem-solving abilities and love for the production process set her apart. With a diverse portfolio spanning commercials, music videos, short films, social content, cinematics, real-time animation, and VR, Danika's ability to anticipate team needs is invaluable to every project she tackles.
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At Mayda, we’re cultivating a creative culture and community centered on collaboration and innovation. If you share our enthusiasm and want to explore opportunities with us or simply learn more, check out our current job openings below.
