RJDM Studios
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- 2001
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About RJDM Studios
RJDM Studios is an independent British creative technology and digital production studio based in Northampton, England. Founded in 2001, it combines animation and filmmaking with digital development, building both visual content and the platforms through which audiences experience it. Its work serves corporate, public-sector and entertainment clients nationally and internationally.
The studio's creative practice spans 2D animation, 3D character animation, character design, infographics and motion graphics. Film production includes documentary, brand and corporate projects, alongside explainers and other digital communications. These capabilities support work ranging from employee onboarding and corporate training to patient information, brand storytelling and entertainment cinematics.
Creative production and digital systems
Alongside its animation and film work, RJDM develops bespoke websites, client portals, dashboards and business software. Its mobile development capabilities cover iOS, Android and React Native, while its learning work includes SCORM-compliant e-learning portals and delivery systems. Systems integration connects these digital products with clients' wider business tools and processes.
The company also provides scoping, strategic creative direction and digital communications consultancy. Its offering brings creative production and software engineering into the same business, allowing projects to draw on character animation, film, interactive content and custom systems as required. More recently, RJDM has incorporated practical artificial intelligence into its production and systems pipelines, alongside consultancy focused on workflow integration.
Work across sectors
RJDM's portfolio spans automotive, healthcare and life sciences, consumer goods, entertainment and gaming, financial services, government and education. Supported work includes a global employee onboarding experience for the LEGO Group, a paediatric critical care information platform for Cambridge University Hospitals, a digital apprentice programme for Jaguar Land Rover and cinematics for Disneyland Adventures.
From its origins as a boutique animation and film business, the studio has developed a broader practice linking storytelling, learning and digital functionality. Northampton remains its home base for serving clients across these different markets.
More about RJDM Studios
Leadership
- Founder Ricky O'Donnell is CEO and Creative Director.
- Richard Hardy is co-owner and Chief Technology Officer.
- Melanie "Mel" Beard is Company Secretary and Head of Bookings/Accounts.
- Agnieska Mackonyte is Lead Artist.
Delivery model
RJDM describes a senior-led approach in which clients communicate directly with senior creatives and developers, without additional account-management layers. A compact permanent team scales production through a roster of trusted specialist freelancers.
A defining integration
In 2010–2011, RJDM merged with Oakleaf Consultancy, bringing Oakleaf founder Richard Hardy into the business as co-owner and CTO. Oakleaf's software and systems engineering capabilities were integrated into RJDM's Northampton operations rather than maintained as a separately operated commercial office.
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Where RJDM Studios is based
- Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Northampton office
HeadquartersAbout this office
Company headquarters and production studio in Moulton Park. The report distinguishes the operating premises from the statutory registered office.
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