Hi, I’m Ian Carley. I bring a highly creative and professional, friendly approach to every brief. I listen closely to clients, understand their needs, and translate them into visually stimulating solutions. I’m flexible, patient with changing demands, and I strive to maintain a positive relationship with clients, offering practical advice to meet budgets and deadlines. Work a lot in Kids TV, currently providing all the motion graphics for BBC weekend Show Saturday Mash-Up and produce all the social media for my band Hurly Burly _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ With over 30 years’ experience in art direction, shoots (studio, location, green screen, pack shots, effects), and producing motion graphics for TV across BBC, ITV, C4, and C5 — plus recent work for TikTok and YouTube — I lead teams or work as an individual. I’m comfortable commissioning music and sound design, managing budgets, and adopting new technology to deliver compelling visual storytelling.

Ian Carley

Hi, I’m Ian Carley. I bring a highly creative and professional, friendly approach to every brief. I listen closely to clients, understand their needs, and translate them into visually stimulating solutions. I’m flexible, patient with changing demands, and I strive to maintain a positive relationship with clients, offering practical advice to meet budgets and deadlines. Work a lot in Kids TV, currently providing all the motion graphics for BBC weekend Show Saturday Mash-Up and produce all the social media for my band Hurly Burly _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ With over 30 years’ experience in art direction, shoots (studio, location, green screen, pack shots, effects), and producing motion graphics for TV across BBC, ITV, C4, and C5 — plus recent work for TikTok and YouTube — I lead teams or work as an individual. I’m comfortable commissioning music and sound design, managing budgets, and adopting new technology to deliver compelling visual storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Ian Carley. I bring a highly creative and professional, friendly approach to every brief. I listen closely to clients, understand their needs, and translate them into visually stimulating solutions. I’m flexible, patient with changing demands, and I strive to maintain a positive relationship with clients, offering practical advice to meet budgets and deadlines. Work a lot in Kids TV, currently providing all the motion graphics for BBC weekend Show Saturday Mash-Up and produce all the social media for my band Hurly Burly Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

With over 30 years’ experience in art direction, shoots (studio, location, green screen, pack shots, effects), and producing motion graphics for TV across BBC, ITV, C4, and C5 — plus recent work for TikTok and YouTube — I lead teams or work as an individual. I’m comfortable commissioning music and sound design, managing budgets, and adopting new technology to deliver compelling visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Graphics at Meridian Broadcasting
January 1, 2004 - October 27, 2025
Developed and managed a team of 12, overseeing creative direction, technical infrastructure, training, staff development and finance.
Founder / Director at iCarley Media
January 1, 2004 - Present
Producing motion graphics, animations and special effects for TV across broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5; projects span children's, drama, sport and entertainment, with recent work for TikTok, YouTube and other social platforms.
Head of Graphics at Meridian Broadcasting
January 1, 2004 - October 13, 2025
Developed and managed a team of 12; served as creative lead, oversaw technical infrastructure, staff development and finance, and directed graphic design across broadcast programmes.
Founder/Owner at iCarley Media
January 1, 2004 - Present
Founder and owner producing motion graphics, animations and special effects for TV across BBC, ITV, C4 and C5, spanning children's, drama, sport and entertainment. Led shoots on studio, location and green-screen, and expanded into social platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
Head of Graphics at Meridian Broadcasting
January 1, 2004 - October 13, 2025
Developed and managed a team of 12. Managed all aspects from creative lead, technical infrastructure, training, staff development and finance.
Owner/Founder at iCarley Media
January 1, 2004 - Present
Producing motion graphics, animations and special effects for TV across BBC, ITV, C4, C5; genres including Children's, Drama, Sport and Entertainment; more recently projects for TikTok, YouTube and other social platforms.
Director / Founder at iCarley Media
January 1, 2004 - Present
Owner and lead producer of iCarley Media, producing motion graphics, animations and visual effects for TV across major broadcasters (BBC, ITV, C4, C5) and digital platforms. Projects span children’s, drama, sport and entertainment, with recent work for TikTok and YouTube.
Founder & Director at iCarley Media
January 1, 2004 - Present
Founder and owner producing motion graphics, animations and visual effects for TV across BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5; projects span children's, drama, sport and entertainment, with recent social media work for TikTok and YouTube.
Owner / Producer at iCarley Media
January 1, 2004 - Present
Producing motion graphics, animations and special effects for TV across BBC, ITV, C4, C5; projects for TikTok, YouTube and other socials.
Head of Graphics at Meridian Broadcasting
January 1, 2004 - October 1, 2025
Developed and managed a team of 12; oversaw creative lead, technical infrastructure, training, staff development and finance.
Graphic Design Assistant at Television South
January 1, 1996 - October 27, 2025
Producing and delivering graphics, working on live TV programmes.
Graphic Design Assistant at Television South
January 1, 1996 - October 13, 2025
Producing and delivering graphics, working on live TV programmes.
Graphic Design Assistant at Television South
January 1, 1996 - October 13, 2025
Producing and delivering graphics, working on live TV programmes.
Head of Graphics at Meridian Broadcasting
January 1, 1996 - Present
Led a team of 12 in graphics, managing creative direction, technical infrastructure, training, staff development and financial planning.
Head of Graphics at Meridian Broadcasting
January 1, 1996 - Present
Led a graphics team of 12, overseeing creative lead, technical infrastructure, training, staff development and finance.
Graphic Design Assistant at Television South
January 1, 1996 - October 1, 2025
Produced and delivered graphics, working on live TV programmes.
Graphic Design Assistant at Television South
January 1, 1987 - Present
Produced and delivered graphics, working on live TV programmes.
Graphic Design Assistant at Television South
January 1, 1987 - Present
Produced and delivered graphics, working on live TV programmes.

Education

HND & OND in Graphic Design at UCA - University for the Creative Arts (formerly Kent Institute of Art)
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
HND & OND in Graphic Design at University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
6 O Levels at Thamesview Secondary School, Gravesend, Kent
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
HND & OND in Graphic Design at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1987
6 O Levels at Thamesview Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
HND & OND in Graphic Design at University for the Creative Arts (UCA), formerly Kent Institute of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
6 O Levels in English, Maths, Design Technology, Art at Thamesview Secondary School, Gravesend, Kent
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
HND & OND in Graphic Design at UCA - University for the Creative Arts (formerly Kent institute of Art)
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
6 O Levels at Thamesview Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
HND & OND in Graphic Design at UCA - University for the Creative Arts (formerly Kent Institute of Art)
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1987
6 O Levels at Thamesview Secondary School, Gravesend, Kent
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

Leadership Skills
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Budgeting / Scheduling
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Negotiation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Leadership skills
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Budgeting / Scheduling
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Assertiveness
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Negotiation techniques
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Leadership Skills
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Budgeting / Scheduling
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Assertiveness
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Negotiation Techniques
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Leadership skills
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Budgeting/Scheduling
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Assertiveness
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Negotiation techniques
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Leadership skills
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Budgeting/scheduling
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Accertivness
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Negotiation techniques
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Leadership skills
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Budgeting/scheduling
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Accertiveness
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Negotiation techniques
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other
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