From the release:

Multi-award winning creative studio Framestore announces the expansion of its talent roster with the addition of Executive Creative Director John Likens in New York, and Senior Design Producer Mariano Melman, based in London.

Emmy Award-winning director John Likens brings a distinctive creative vision, rooted in cinematic storytelling. His title sequences for Deadpool & Wolverine, Deadpool 2, Eternals, Iron Man 3, and The Night Of Warrior have garnered international acclaim. Most recently, he crafted the opening titles for the Apple TV+ original series Your Friends & Neighbors. His commercial portfolio includes high-profile campaigns for Apple, Meta, and Shiseido.

In addition to his role as Executive Creative Director, Likens joins the roster of Framestore Pictures, the production arm of Framestore.

Likens comments, “Throughout my career I’ve watched Framestore set the standard for visual excellence, delivering some of the most imaginative and striking creative work in the industry. It’s an incredible honor to now be a part of that legacy, and help shape its next chapter.”

Mariano Melman Carrara has led award-winning projects for Meta and Google, with a focus on AR/VR and immersive, interactive storytelling. His previous experience at studios including Passion, Nexus and The Mill encompasses the full production pipeline – from initial script development and concepting through to storyboarding, production, motion graphics, and visual effects. He brings a rare dual perspective as both artist and producer, allowing him to bridge creative ambition with production excellence across every phase of a project.

“I’m excited to be joining Framestore’s Design team, there’s an incredible depth of talent here, and I’m eager to help amplify that work, connect with new audiences and partner with clients to push the boundaries of what’s possible through bold, ambitious design,” says Carrara.

David Lochhead, Head of Design at Framestore, London remarks, “We couldn’t have found a more perfect fit for the role. Mario’s unparalleled expertise in motion design and VFX is both vast and inspiring. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to elevate the creative excellence and reputation of our design team.”