Benjamin Harvey

Art Director & Animation Director

Knaresborough, England, United Kingdom

About

I’m an art director, animator, and illustrator with twenty years’ experience across advertising, design, and narrative projects. Alongside commercial work, I direct animation-led pieces that use humour and satire to explore social, cultural, and political themes. Selected partners Adidas · Arsenal FC · Audio-Technica · BMW · England National Football Team · HarperCollins · McDonald’s · NEOM Organics · The National Trust · Nike · Rooster’s Brewery · Rolex · Royal Ascot · The Ryder Cup · Tesco · UEFA

Experience

  • Art Director, Illustrator & Animator. at Ben Harvey Studio
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    I collaborate with agencies and work directly with clients on projects ranging from narrative shorts to international brand, design, and advertising campaigns, leading work from concept through to delivery.

  • the lift agency (Harrogate, United Kingdom)
    • Senior Art Director
      Sep 2013 - Aug 2018 · 5 yrs

      Creative and art direction across brand-led and multi-channel projects, guiding visual development and production, and working closely with clients and internal teams throughout.

    • Art Director
      Aug 2009 - Aug 2013 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Art direction and visual production across a wide range of commercial projects, collaborating with creative directors, production teams, and clients on both still and motion-led outputs.

    • Graphic Designer
      May 2005 - Jul 2009 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Design and visual production within a small studio team, contributing to branding, print, digital, and marketing projects for a wide range of clients.