BEN CARLTON

Ben Carlton

BIO

With over 17 years of experience as an Art Director and Motion Graphics Designer, I have collaborated with some of the most recognized brands in the entertainment and media industry, including HBO, Amazon, Netflix, ESPN, FOX, Discovery, Turner Sports, TLC, History Channel, tbs, TNT, and Warner Bros. Discovery. My expertise lies in crafting visually compelling narratives through innovative design and dynamic motion graphics that captivate audiences across various platforms.

Throughout my career, I have led creative projects from concept to completion, working closely with teams to deliver high-quality content that enhances brand identities and elevates storytelling. From sleek network packages, to cinematic title sequences and impactful promotional campaigns, my work reflects a passion for blending creativity with brand identity. Having a deep understanding of the demands of both digital and broadcast environments, I excel at producing content that is visually engaging, technically sound, and aligned with the client’s vision.



EXPERIENCE

HBO / MAX

11/2022 – 02/2025


Provided design and animation for Max & HBO originals promotion including, Max brand development, trailers, teasers, promos, social content, corporate events (upfronts, press events) and out of home campaigns. Duties included design, concept pitches, animation, compositing, media tracking, project delivery pipeline organization.



Discovery+

05/2021 – 11/2022


Created design and animation for the promotion of the Discovery+ streaming platform. This included on air promos, branding campaigns, toolkit development, and out of home promotions.



Warner Media Studios (Entertainment)

02/2019 – 05/2021


Worked on a team creating graphics for a variety of internal brands such as TNT, tbs, CNN, Cartoon Network, and BR Sports. Duties included graphic design, animation, compositing, tracking, for on air promotion, live show studio wrap around packaging, as well as corporate tent pole live events (Upfronts, HBO max Launch).



Turner Sports (WarnerMedia Studios)

10/2015 – 02/2019


Worked as a compositor and motion graphic artist for Turner Sports. Our team created all of the sports graphics packaging for studio shows and live sporting events, NBA on TNT (all shows), NCAA March Madness, PGA, MLB Post Season, NBA Awards, and the NBA All-Star Game. The packages covered bumps, transitions, interstitials, specialty graphics, studio set looping assets, virtual set extensions, and branded entertainment partnerships.



Carlton Creative

04/2010 – 10/2015


Owned and operated a small creative design agency that specialized in branded entertainment. This was a client facing role where I wore many hats from designer, art director, producer and project coordinator. I also managed two freelancers when needed for bigger projects. My clients were Discovery channel, TLC, A&E, ESPN/ABC, Lifetime, LMN, TBS, TNT LA, Philo, Netflix, Amazon Studios, FOX, and History Channel



Play Network

10/2008 – 04/2010


Designed and animated title sequences, text cards, promo packaging, and full graphic driven content tailored to clients needs. This role primarily worked with retail clients providing design/animation content for in store displays and out of home, as well as co-branded commercials focusing on brand recognition. 



Turner Studios

05/2005 – 10/2008


Worked as a junior finishing editor on the AutoDesk Smoke platform. Providing color correction, graphic design, and compositing for the promotion of a variety of TNT original series.


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