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Big Thursday Creative appoints industry veteran Danielle Fellows as Head of Operations

Danielle Fellows - Big Thursday Creative - Team

Big Thursday Creative is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Fellows as Head of Operations. In this key leadership position, Danielle will oversee studio operations, including production and account management, as well as joining the executive leadership group for business planning and company strategy.

Dan Porter, Co-founder and Executive Director of Big Thursday Creative, said: “As our first hire, Danielle has already played a pivotal role in driving the rapid growth of the studio. As Head of Operations, Danielle will help accelerate our expansion in the months and years to come.”

“I’m excited to be growing alongside Big Thursday and it’s been an amazing experience to be part of the company from the very beginning,” said Danielle Fellows, Head of Operations. “I can’t wait to play a key role in the next phase of the company’s growth as we expand our team and produce more awesome work for new and existing clients.”

Danielle joined Big Thursday Creative when the company was established just over 18 months ago as Senior Production Manager. Her decade-long games career includes roles as a producer for Tomb Raider Reloaded for video game developer Emerald City Games, and working on IP including PUBG, Elder Scrolls Legends, Mortal Kombat 10 And 11, Injustice 2 and Minecraft Earth for Atomhawk Design, where she also helped establish their first Canadian studio.

Since launch just over 18 months ago, Big Thursday Creative has expanded to 14 people and built a prestigious portfolio of clients including Electronic Arts, Hi-Rez Studios, Team 17, Thunderful, Natural Motion, THQ Nordic and Mediatonic. The team has produced work for globally recognised IP including Need for Speed Unbound, Fall Guys, Way of the Hunter, Jurassic World: Aftermath, Realm Royale Reforged, PC Building Simulator 2, and more.

Members of the Big Thursday Creative team, including Danielle, will be attending the Develop: Brighton conference, July 11-13. Contract Tony Porter, Co-founder and Exec Creative Director, at tony@bigthursdaycreative.com to discuss future partnerships.

Big Thursday Creative expands with new dedicated studio in Brighton

BRIGHTON, UK — Big Thursday Creative, a leading independent agency and production house delivering high quality creative solutions for the games business, has announced the opening of its first dedicated studio in Brighton.

Specialising in game trailers, cinematics, pre-viz and branding, Big Thursday Creative has expanded to 14 employees, 18 months since launching, and now opens a dedicated creative working space to continue to support its growing list of globally-recognised clients.

“With a range of fantastic clients from exciting indie studios to AAA publishers, we’re just getting started,” says Ron Ashtiani, Executive Chairman of Big Thursday Creative. “We have a pure focus on empowering our team to produce their most creative work, so we’re proud that so many clients from around the world have placed their confidence in us.

“Our new home marks another great step forward for the company, and with new positions opening all the time, remote and on-site, there’s never been a better time to join us.”

Big Thursday Creative’s unique culture and approach puts creativity first and central to its work, helping to deliver a personal and tailored solution for partners. Through independence, its teams are empowered to produce their best work, developing visuals with real impact – because great games deserve great creativity.

In less than two years, Big Thursday Creative has built an enviable list of prestigious clients including Electronic Arts, Team 17, Hi-Rez Studios, Coatsink, Snowcastle Games, Natural Motion, THQ Nordic and Mediatonic.

The recently rebranded Big Thursday Creative website highlights just some of the spectacular work the team has put together for games such as Need For Speed Unbound, Fall Guys, Way of the Hunter, Jurassic World: Aftermath, Realm Royale Reforged, PC Building Simulator 2, and more.

Big Thursday Creative is actively hiring new creative talent, with open roles available here.

“I’m super excited about the team we’ve built and continue to build,” says Dan Porter, Co-founder and Executive Director of Big Thursday Creative.

“We’re focused only on recruiting top tier talent for top tier work. We put creative front and centre and we love what we do. Come join us and work a stone’s throw from the beach.”

Members of Big Thursday Creative will be attending the Develop: Brighton conference, July 11-13, and will be available to discuss partnerships by contacting the address below.

Contacts

Tony Porter, Co-founder and exec creative director

tony@bigthursdaycreative.com