Creative Director for Franchise at Pixar Animation Studio, Jay Ward has been at the forefront of cutting-edge film design and story creation for over 20 years. Recognised internationally for his extensive involvement in the Disney Pixar Cars project, Ward has combined his superior knowledge on motor vehicles with his natural flair for innovation to ensure one of the company’s most successful developments. As a speaker, Ward ignites creativity in every audience, proving there is a necessity for artistry no matter the sector, in order to thrive in a fast-changing future.
Joining Pixar in the feature film production field in 1998, Ward instantly made an impression with his imaginative ideas and impeccable execution, in line with the Pixar brand goals. Spending nearly 10 years as the Art Department Manager allowed Ward to influence a decade of Pixar creation, making him a defining contributor to the history of the iconic studios. From Monsters Inc to Ratatouille, Ward’s eye for detail and out of the box thinking can be seen across the entire Pixar film range.
Currently, Ward is working at the Cars Creative Director and Legacy Guardian, in addition to his role as the Creative Director of Franchise. As a car enthusiast, Ward was the prime choice to lead the success of the Cars trilogy from its inception to the release. Collaborating with museums and car manufacturers, Ward ensured the Cars films were as futuristic and imaginative as possible whilst keeping the distinctive features of vehicles that audiences know and love. Responsible for overseeing the entire Cars project, Ward has been involved with marketing, product development and theme park creation, in addition to the films.
Having built a lasting legacy for the Cars brand, Ward is perfectly placed to advise corporate clients of his presentations on establishing a future-proofed brand for their business. Furthermore, having has such a renowned career in innovation, Ward inspires audiences to utilise innovative thinking in all aspects of their personal and professional lives as a unique tool for success. A champion of creativity, Jay Ward allows guests of his talks to believe in and strive for a limitless future when they are guided by originality.
How to hire Jay Ward
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