Creative Studio in
Manchester specialising in
brand, design, illustration & motion
Buckley Creative delivers brand design, illustration, graphic design and motion graphics for organisations that value strong ideas and clear visual storytelling. From identity design to animation and content, we help bring concepts to life with creativity, craft and purpose.
North West Most Exciting Companies
- Insider Magazine 2026
Adding personality and character to brands and campaigns through custom illustration. Ideas translated into expressive, memorable visuals across digital and physical spaces.
ILLUSTRATION
Bringing ideas to life through motion graphics, animation and timing. Motion-led content designed to engage audiences and support storytelling across digital platforms.
MOTION GRAPHICS
Design for print and digital, spanning campaigns, marketing materials and social content. Graphic design created to communicate clearly and perform across platforms.
GRAPHIC design
Defining how organisations look, feel and communicate through distinctive visual identities and brand systems. Brand design work that is clear, considered and built to last.
brand design
services
Specialising in large scale artwork, environmental graphics and visual design
the FELIX PROJECT
DESIGN SUPPORTING IMPACT
FOR A LEADING UK CHARITY
Graphic design and illustration for an award-winning charity. Developing a cohesive visual concept and suite of print and digital materials to support fundraising and increase awareness.
MANCHESTER PRIDE
ANIMATION & VISUAL STORYTELLING
FOR A MAJOR CULTURAL FESTIVAL
A recently produced a dynamic motion graphic animation video for Manchester Pride, highlighting the event's vibrant spirit and culture. As a leading motion design agency in Manchester, creating content for charities is a privilege and seeing the results amplify community engagement is a joy for everyone involved.
AMAZON
LARGE-SCALE ART & ILLUSTRATION
FOR A TECH HEADQUARTERS
Transforming two floors of a Manchester city centre headquarters with 33 bespoke art pieces. A large-scale creative project spanning illustration, graphic design and environmental artwork, celebrating place, culture and innovation.
meta
IMMERSIVE MOTION GRAPHICS
FOR A GLOBAL TECH BRAND
Captivating motion graphics and animation showcased throughout Meta Festival at the Outernet, London. Blending art and technology to create an immersive visual experience integrated with live performances.
featured work
let's bring your ideas to life
contact
Very enjoyable experience working with Sam on a showreel for BBC Children’s & Education. Easy to communicate with, responsive to input and direction, and always bringing strong ideas. Exactly the kind of collaboration I was looking for.
Alistair Hughes
Executive Lead
BBC
Sam understood our brand straight away and created something that was quintessentially Manchester Pride. He brought all of his creativity and really brought our event to life, cementing Manchester as a flagship city for LGBTQ+ life.
Nazeem Ali
Marketing Manager
MANCHESTER PRIDE
We approached Buckley Creative to help us with a series of animations. Sam quickly understood our brief and provided a finished product that looked way better than our expectations.
Kate Brewster
Head of communications
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
who it's for
The studio works with a mix of global organisations, local businesses and charities, with the same care and attention given to every project. Ongoing work with charitable organisations reflects a commitment to supporting work that matters locally.
collaborating
Every project starts with a conversation, whether that’s a call, a coffee or a workshop. Work is led with a personal, hands-on approach, keeping things straightforward and collaborative, with the flexibility to scale when a project needs it.
the studio
Buckley Creative is an independent creative studio based in the heart of Manchester’s creative district, working with organisations across the UK. With over 15 years’ experience across content creation and marketing, the focus is on design, illustration and motion that’s clear, thoughtful and well made.
story
faqS
What services does Buckley Creative offer?
Brand design, graphic design, illustration and motion, alongside large scale artwork and environmental graphics for commercial and workspace environments.
Where is Buckley Creative based?
Manchester, working with clients across the UK and internationally.
Do you work on large scale artwork projects?
Yes. Projects include workplace artwork, wall graphics and environmental design for offices, events and commercial spaces.
What types of clients do you work with?
A mix of global brands, agencies, cultural organisations and growing businesses across a range of sectors.
Do you take on both digital and physical projects?
Yes. Work spans digital campaigns, motion content and brand systems, as well as physical installations and large scale artwork.