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Mayda is an award-winning multidisciplinary creative studio where big ideas come to life. Our team of directors, technologists, designers, artists, and producers bring together expertise in advertising, technology, and entertainment to craft work that resonates across platforms and formats.
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.
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.
Irma Huzova
As Brand Designer at Mayda, Irma brings clarity and cohesion to every touch point in studio. Her work blends careful attention to detail with narrative sensibility, crafting compelling, consistent, and thoughtfully designed content across all of our digital and creative channels.
George Stovell
George is a Producer in our London studio, bringing a multidimensional production background spanning creative agencies, live‑action, post‑production, and design. He’s delivered 360 campaigns and standout brand pieces for household names including Meta, Cadbury, Ralph Lauren, and the King’s Cross Estate. With a strong eye for strategy and storytelling in Advertising, George adapts his approach to fit each brand’s mission and unlock work that truly resonates.
Heather Jacobson
As Director of Finance, Heather leads commercial and financial operations at Mayda. She brings a wealth of experience from both global corporations and early-stage companies, applying her expertise to her day-to-day management of Mayda's financial strategy and operations.
Jamie Isagba
As Operations Manager, Jamie is a cornerstone of our London studio, overseeing day-to-day operations and global resourcing for our creative and production partners. With experience building multidisciplinary teams and a strong grasp of emerging technologies, he provides the operational backbone and technical foundation that help power everything we do.
Hope Kuehne
As part of the Creative Partnerships team, Hope 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.
Sam de Leval
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 explore new technologies and push boundaries in technology.
Marcos Silva
Marcos is a Motion Designer and Art Director at Mayda. His work spans broadcast, brand, and digital, transforming complex ideas into engaging visual narratives. With a background in creative coding and design systems, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to every project.
Tom Merry
Tom is a versatile motion designer with a deep obsession for the moving image, whether its 2D or 3D all are curiosities for him to explore. Known for his ability to bring people together, Tom excels in team environments and building communities both in and outside of the Mayda studio.
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 20 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 and design.
Jay Kimpton
A 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, making him a valuable contributor to any creative project.
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.
Sinead Catney
With over a decade in Production, Sinead’s background in Interactive and Experiential production has seen her specializing in large-scale events, immersive installations, and complex technical executions. A keen interest in bringing Design and Technology together, she loves seeing those niche briefs come to life.
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.
Zu Al-Kadiri
Zu is Mayda’s President, 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.
Barry Parkhill
Barry is Mayda’s CEO, 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.
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 Spotify, LUSH, Ebay, and Sky Sports.
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.
Nick Braccia
Nick is Mayda’s Director of Strategy, with expertise in brand positioning, narrative, and campaign development across a range of media; from film and games to podcasts and VR. He’s led work for Google, Related Ross, NBCUniversal, FX, and AMC, shaping bold, culturally resonant stories that forge connection and drive results.
Join Us
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.
CURRENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Date
Role
Location
04/26
Senior Motion Designer
London
04/26
Lead Compositor & AI Artist
London
Don’t see any job opening that might fit you? We are always looking for exceptional talent. If you’re a creative director, director, technologist, artist, designer or producer, or simply have a passion for creativity and technology, we’d love to work with you.
