I’m Richard Tilley, a design leader and motion-focused creative director with over two decades helping brands, startups, and charities evolve identities, tell stories, and connect with audiences. I’ve built and led award-winning brand and motion studios, turning strategy into impactful creative across campaigns and platforms. I stay ahead of design trends and technology, collaborate closely with marketing teams, mentor motion design teams, and bring hands-on skills in motion graphics and filming to leadership roles.

Richard Tilley

I’m Richard Tilley, a design leader and motion-focused creative director with over two decades helping brands, startups, and charities evolve identities, tell stories, and connect with audiences. I’ve built and led award-winning brand and motion studios, turning strategy into impactful creative across campaigns and platforms. I stay ahead of design trends and technology, collaborate closely with marketing teams, mentor motion design teams, and bring hands-on skills in motion graphics and filming to leadership roles.

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I’m Richard Tilley, a design leader and motion-focused creative director with over two decades helping brands, startups, and charities evolve identities, tell stories, and connect with audiences. I’ve built and led award-winning brand and motion studios, turning strategy into impactful creative across campaigns and platforms.

I stay ahead of design trends and technology, collaborate closely with marketing teams, mentor motion design teams, and bring hands-on skills in motion graphics and filming to leadership roles.

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Work Experience

Creative Director / Design Director at Artillery Design
January 1, 2005 - Present
Develop and deliver creative pitch proposals; source, manage and direct design teams; provide client and external agency management and guidance; identify brand opportunities, strategy and creative concept; oversee the successful launch of multiple brands and channels; receive recognition and industry awards.
Senior Motion Designer at The Picture Production Company
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Design & implementation of feature film graphics to internal teams for promo print and digital; work with Edit & Authoring teams to meet technical specs; liaise with external marketing companies owning brand assets; manage workflow and design pipelines.
Senior Broadcast Designer / Promo Producer at Virgin Media
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Script writing for promotional campaigns; delivering multi-channel brand and promo graphics; working with and managing external agencies; successful launch of new channel brand identities; award-winning campaigns recognised by industry awards.
Brand & Video Consultant at Pure Electric
January 1, 2020 - Present
Development of brand refresh aligned with UK store launches; implementation of social content channels; aligning marketing output with brand position; successful nationwide retail launch and new product home brand launches.

Education

BA (Hons) Graphics Arts at Leeds Met University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Casualty Care Trained
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026

Industry Experience

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