Goodtime Charlie - Feature Film
Producer / Production Designer

I single-handedly designed and constructed a full and complete 1:1 scale, historically accurate interior of a WWII Lancaster Bomber over a 3 year period. Construction of the main set began in November 2019 and our first of many shoots took place during the exceptionally hot summer of 2022.

I managed all aspects of the set design and construction, including creating a wealth of replica WWII props and costume elements, not only for the Lancaster Bomber itself but for every other location, every set and every character and supporting actor.

Managed multiple location shoots, providing period set dressing, props and authenticity, including at ex WWII RAF airbase East Kirkby In Lincs whilst also being “in charge of the keys” to Just Jane, the Lancaster Bomber currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to make her airworthy again. It was a genuine and emotional privilege to film in an around this precious and rare piece of British heritage.

As Producer, I worked closely with my business partner, Luke Campion, the writer/director of our film, procuring everything we needed for this self funded, excessively ambitious feature film project to ensure the visual narrative was as historically accurate as possible whilst aligning with our storytelling goals. This required a deep understanding of Bomber Command and life on base during WWII.

Together, myself and Luke have had to overcome many significant challenges during the 6 years of this production, including but not limited to our fund raising needs and many many production issues not least overcoming significant storm damage to the main Lancaster set just before filming was due to commence in 2022.

We are currently in post on this film (as of May 2025) and intend to submit it to festivals later in the year to raise the film’s profile before seeking a distribution deal. For more details on this incredibly ambitious project please visit my film website www.jamiesneddon-film.com.

Sept 2019 - present, United Kingdom

Pinocchio Unstrung - Feature Film
Production Designer, Set Designer & Builder, Draughtsman & Prop Maker

Liaised closely with director Rhys Frake-Waterfield during pre-production to specifically develop the Geppetto Workshop and Secret Laboratory sets. These were complex set builds for which I developed concept art and working plan drawings, and then remotely constructed approximately 30 11ft x 4ft hand painted imitation oak flats and transported them to the Hackney basement set and re-constructed them. Halfway through the two week basement workshop shoot I re-purposed the Geppetto Workshop structure and turned it into the hydroponic Secret Lab set within the same space. This process was all integrated into the design stage and pre planned. I then led the Art Dept. for the remainder of the shoot, developing many props and locations on the fly. This was a wonderful production with a very talented cast and crew. 

Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec 2024, United Kingdom

Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare - Feature Film
Assistant Production Designer

Assisted the Production Designer (Bridget Milesi) and worked as on-set Art Dept. HOD while Bridge was developing the Pan House set during the first few weeks of filming. Liaised closely with director Scott Chambers and the DOP during this fantastic production.

May/June 2024, United Kingdom

Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 - Feature Film
Production Designer

Drafted in as PD a few weeks prior to the start of filming after Rhys Frake-Waterfield, Scott Chambers & Vince Knight visited my Lancaster Bomber set, (Vince also become our DOP on our own film, Goodtime Charlie, after this initial visit). Led a fantastic Art Dept. team and liaised closely with the director Rhys and DOP Vince developing each location and set on the fly, including Owls/Pooh’s Lair and the Rave Massacre sets.

Sept/Oct 2023, United Kingdom

Machine Creative
Director

Print / Digital / Social / Web / Live / Advertising / Branding / Illustration / Art Direction / Editorial Design / Campaign Creation / Graphic Design / Website Development / Exhibition Design / Still Life Photography

May 2018 - Present / Brighton, United Kingdom


Sneddon Creatives
Director

Illustration / Creative Direction / Art Direction / Digital Design / Infographics / Print Graphics / Web Graphics / Packaging / Exhibitions.

May 1997 - Present / Brighton, United Kingdom


Osem Ltd
Creative Director / Designer 

Developing and maintaining brand concepts & the market presence for Bamba Peanut Butter Snacks & Sabra Houmous & Dips, amongst other food and drink brands for the trade & consumer retail markets. 

2014 - Present / Brighton, United Kingdom


Ocean Beach Ibiza
UI Designer / Illustrator

To create, develop & maintain the interactive bookings map artwork. To implement the regular annual venue changes ready for each new summer season to the venue artwork, including rollovers & interactive assets.

January 2013 - Present / Ibiza, Spain & Brighton, UK


8bitscapes
Creative Lead, Artist, Illustrator, Promoter

Original project conceptualisation & brand development. 
Production.
Brand implementation, evolution & marketplace presence. 
General project developments, including;

Original concepts 
Art generation
Print production
Print sales 
Social media presence

June 2010 - Present / Brighton, United Kingdom


Newsquest Specialist Media
Features & Cover Art Illustrator

Art production for Strategic Risk Magazine - Europe's leading risk assessment publication. But also for Insurance Times & Reward magazine.

June 2010 - January 2014 / London - United Kingdom


Stuff Magazine
Features & Advertorial illustrator

I have been regularly commissioned to conceptualise and generate feature illustrations and advertorials for Stuff magazine since 2008. I have established myself as a regular contributor producing the 'Instant Upgrader' feature each month.

February 2008 - 2018 / London/Brighton, United Kingdom


The Halo Group
Illustrator

The Halo Group is an events and promotions company based in London. My job over the years has been to help develop production design concepts and to take those concepts through to client presentable artwork for pitch purposes and on-site construction guidance.

March 2011 - 2015 / London, United Kingdom


Greenpeace
Short Film Director, Art Director, Illustrator

Production and delivery of a short animated film and political pamphlet for the 'Greenpeace Cars' campaign.

This campaign was responsible for the change in European law applying to car emissions standards within Europe. On the back of this campaign, a bill was passed through Parliament to reduce emissions. A fact of which I am extremely proud! I was involved in the creation of the lobbying document, along with Neo Creative, [featuring my Crash Test Eddie character], as well as the production of this movie.

Tasks for the production of this film included:

• Development of the 'Crash Test Eddie' character.
• Overseeing the generation of the 3D model & rigging build for 'Eddie'.
• Storyboarding & development of original script.
• Production development including 3D set design, illustration and animation.
• Directing the animation of the character and the environment
• Generation & implementation of the sound design.
• Directing the entire production, including all After Effects & post production.
November 2008 - March 2009 / Brighton, United Kingdom


First Choice Holidays
Brochure Illustrator

During this period I was regularly commissioned to illustrate various holiday complexes, located around the Mediterranean, to be used within the companies holiday brochures.

February 2005 - October 2009 / Brighton, United Kingdom


Alan Burrows Ltd
Artist

Client: Mazda Europe

Project Name: Mazda 6 European brochure

I was commissioned by Alan Burrows on behalf of Mazda, to illustrate around 8 full double page spreads, as well as the cover, for the Pan-European brochure, launching and promoting the Mazda 6. I was briefed to create a futuristic illustrated setting within which to work each of the studio shot vehicles. This involved working alongside the photographer to maximise compatibility, mainly with regards to the required lighting and perspective. See portfolio for the final product.

(NB: some of the vehicles shown within these images may not be the final cleaned up photographic versions used within the brochure, and therefore may not be of the intended quality).

August - October 2007 / Brentwood, United Kingdom


Esquire Magazine
Features illustrator

May 2001 - August 2009 / London, United Kingdom


Maxim Magazine
Features illustrator

To produce monthly feature illustrations.

April 1999 - April 2007 / London, United Kingdom


Ministry Magazine
Features Illustrator

To produce monthly feature illustrations.

January 1998 - May 2001 / London, United Kingdom


Gecko Ltd
Junior then Senior illustrator

Where it all began. Within an educational publishing environment. My career began with the mastering of Rotring Pens and ink, before swiftly moving forward towards the dawn of 'Desk Top Publishing'. Long before the internet became everything it is today.

February 1989 - September 1996 / Oxford, United Kingdom


Core Skills..

Illustration, Production Design, Set Design, Set Construction, Prop Making, Feature Film Production, Short Film Direction, Short Film Production, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Art Print Production, Brand Development, Architectural Illustration, Cartographic Illustration, Concept Art, Digital Illustration, Exhibitions, Print Making, Web Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Cinema 4D..