John Gutteridge

• Lead the creative direction and visual storytelling for sustainability-focused animation and video projects, helping organisations communicate complex impact data in accessible, engaging ways.

• Collaborate closely with clients across sectors to shape narrative strategy and bring sustainability reports and campaigns to life.

• Oversee a multidisciplinary team of designers, animators and strategists, ensuring creative output aligns with both brand identity and sustainability messaging.

• Spearhead the development of new service offerings, including integrated campaigns combining animation, social content and strategic comms.

• Drive the creative vision of the studio while managing project timelines, budgets and client relationships from concept through to delivery.

• Lead on business development and partnerships, identifying opportunities to work with B Corps, NGOs and purpose-led businesses.

• Contribute to the studio’s own sustainability efforts and brand positioning, including communications around 1% for the Planet and SDG-aligned impact.

• Collaborate with a diverse range of clients, including brands and agencies, to develop creative video content tailored to specific marketing goals.

• Conceptualize, design, and produce high-quality motion graphics for promotional videos, social media campaigns, and corporate presentations, ensuring alignment with brand identity and messaging.

• Proficient in software including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Cavalry and Cinema 4D, utilizing these tools to create dynamic animations, motion graphics, and polished final products that enhance visual storytelling and narratives throughout the production process.

• Manage and direct shoots, overseeing all aspects of production, including set design, lighting, and camera operation to ensure the delivery of high-quality content.

• Supervise and coordinate freelancers and crew members on set, providing guidance and direction to maintain project vision and quality.

• Liaise with clients throughout the production process, gathering requirements, providing updates, and incorporating feedback into final edits to ensure client satisfaction.

• Stay current with industry trends and techniques to continuously innovate and improve the production process.

• Develop engaging and shareable social media content, including short-form videos, animations and graphics, optimised for various platforms, to increase brand visibility and audience engagement.

• Produced and directed short films and video content, overseeing all aspects of production from pre- to post-production.

• Collaborated with writers, actors, and crew to ensure creative vision was achieved.

• Managed post-production tasks, including editing, color grading, sound design, and the integration of visual effects to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.