Hi, I’m James Barry, an illustrator and graphic designer who loves turning ideas into vivid visuals. I’ve collaborated with agencies and studios across the UK, creating editorial illustrations, branding, and motion graphics that help brands tell their stories with energy and clarity. I’m fascinated by how AI and new technologies are reshaping the creative process. I blend traditional craft with digital tools to deliver work that is expressive, efficient, and human at heart.

James Barry

Hi, I’m James Barry, an illustrator and graphic designer who loves turning ideas into vivid visuals. I’ve collaborated with agencies and studios across the UK, creating editorial illustrations, branding, and motion graphics that help brands tell their stories with energy and clarity. I’m fascinated by how AI and new technologies are reshaping the creative process. I blend traditional craft with digital tools to deliver work that is expressive, efficient, and human at heart.

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Hi, I’m James Barry, an illustrator and graphic designer who loves turning ideas into vivid visuals. I’ve collaborated with agencies and studios across the UK, creating editorial illustrations, branding, and motion graphics that help brands tell their stories with energy and clarity.

I’m fascinated by how AI and new technologies are reshaping the creative process. I blend traditional craft with digital tools to deliver work that is expressive, efficient, and human at heart.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Motion Designer at CR Studio
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
I am an experienced graphic designer, a published editorial illustrator (including Maxim, Financial Times, Men’s Fitness) and motion graphics/character animator. My last two positions have been with London based animation studio Content Creatures and Cardiff based agency CR studio, where I was involved in the re-branding of Brains (flexing my copy writing skills to come up with the new brand tagline which has now been adopted on bottles and merchandise.) I have also recently produced illustrations for 2 Brains beer pump designs, which will be introduced in pubs over the next few months. My work can be seen at jamesbarryillustration.com.

Education

BA Hons Graphic Design 2:1 at Glamorgan University
September 1, 1997 - August 1, 2000
BA Hons Graphic Design (2:1) at Glamorgan University
January 1, 2000 - January 13, 2026

Qualifications

A Level English
September 1, 1995 - August 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education