Jay MiddletonManaging Director
With over 15 years in the animation and advertising world, Jay has spent his career helping clients turn their visions into something they can be truly proud of. Early on, his creative drive was recognised with a coveted Drum Award, setting the tone for a career defined by passion and storytelling.
As Managing Director at The Animation Guys for more than a decade, he thrives on collaboration, working closely with clients to not only bring their ideas to life but also inspire them to dream even bigger along the way. Over the years, he’s been lucky enough to work with many of his favourite brands (he’s not going to reel them off here, but if you ask him nicely, he’ll happily show you some of his favourite projects).
A self-confessed “story-tella fella,” Jay is at his best when surrounded by people, whether that’s the talented in-house team or the brilliant collaborators he’s proud to work alongside. Passionate about technology (even if he winces at the word “innovation”), he’s always looking for ways to push creative boundaries and elevate the work they do.
Jay Loves
Favourite Film: They Live
Favourite Food: Pho
Favourite Travel Destination: Anywhere in South East Asia
Top 3 Skills
Visionary
Collaborator
Ideator
Latest Blogs from the Team
2025 Animation in Review
10th February 2026
The Future of AI in Animation
16th September 2025
Marketing with B2B Animation
16th September 2025
Meet the Team
Theo Hicks
Creative Director
Jay Middleton
Managing Director



