defence Specialists

defence Specialists

defence Specialists

Designed

Designed

Designed

to Deliver

to Deliver

to Deliver

 High-impact design for the defence sector - fast, informed and outcome-focused.

 High-impact design for the defence sector - fast, informed and outcome-focused.

 High-impact design for the defence sector - fast, informed and outcome-focused.

Trusted by defence clients UK wide

Trusted by defence clients UK wide

Rated 4.9 out of 5.0

Rated 4.9 out of 5.0

/ Strategic Comms

/ Strategic Comms

/ Bids & Winning

/ Bids & Winning

/ Brand & Positioning

/ Brand & Positioning

/ Graphics & Media

/ Graphics & Media

INTERGRATED CREATIVE

Fromstrategiccommunicationsandbrandingtobids,digitalandvisualisation,wehelpteamscommunicateclearly,movefasteranddeliverwithconfidence.

We're a specialist creative agency supporting defence organisations throughout the programme lifecycle. Our multidisciplinary team combines strategic thinking with deep sector understanding to deliver work that's informed, effective and built for high-stakes environments.

Trusted by aerospace and defence organisations from global primes to tier 2 and 3 suppliers, start-ups, scale-ups and consortiums.

WHAT WE DO

Expertise

From GAN concept ideation to delivery, engagement and strategic comms, our breadth of inhouse capability enables pace, quality and coordination across multiple channels simultaneously.

Programme & stakeholder comms

5.0 Google • 22+ reviews

"EllisJames became an extension of our team, helping us communicate complex programmes with clarity."

Brand strategy, positioning and content
Business winning and bids
Ideation, visualisation, and media
Addressing gaps in communication.

Across complex stakeholder groups, internally and externally.

Programme storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Internal communications

INTERGRATED CREATIVE

Fromstrategiccommunicationsandbrandingtobids,digitalandvisualisation,wehelpteamscommunicateclearly,movefasteranddeliverwithconfidence.

We're a specialist creative agency supporting defence organisations throughout the programme lifecycle. Our multidisciplinary team combines strategic thinking with deep sector understanding to deliver work that's informed, effective and built for high-stakes environments.

Trusted by aerospace and defence organisations from global primes to tier 2 and 3 suppliers, start-ups, scale-ups and consortiums.

WHAT WE DO

Expertise

From GAN concept ideation to delivery, engagement and strategic comms, our breadth of inhouse capability enables pace, quality and coordination across multiple channels simultaneously.

Programme & stakeholder comms

5.0 Google • 22+ reviews

"EllisJames became an extension of our team, helping us communicate complex programmes with clarity."

Brand strategy, positioning and content
Business winning and bids
Ideation, visualisation, and media
Addressing gaps in communication.

Programme storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Internal communications

Aerial perspective showing the tower integrated within surrounding mid-rise blocks, geometric rooflines and linear streets forming a structured urban grid.

Babcock

Industry

Defence

Company

Babcock

Timeline

Ongoing support

Services

3D, Bid Graphics

Babcock

Industry

Defence

Company

Babcock

Timeline

Ongoing support

Services

3D, Bid Graphics

Babcock

Capability for a changing world

01

Ongoing

Babcock

Capability for a changing world

01

Ongoing

Modular wooden housing complex by the harbor, light snow falling, frozen water reflections.

FSP

Industry

Technology

Company

FSP

Timeline

Ongoing support

Services

Strategy, brand and development, website

FSP

Industry

Technology

Company

FSP

Timeline

Ongoing support

Services

Strategy, brand and development, website

Exterior view of timber façade covered in frost, soft morning light through overcast sky.

FSP

Enterprise Transformation

02

Ongoing

Exterior view of timber façade covered in frost, soft morning light through overcast sky.

FSP

Enterprise Transformation

02

Ongoing

A monumental open-air pavilion standing alone in the desert at dawn, long shadows cutting across the sand.

UK Nest

Industry

Technology

Company

UK Nest

Timeline

8 weeks

Services

3D, animation, ideation, workshop

UK Nest

Industry

Technology

Company

UK Nest

Timeline

8 weeks

Services

3D, animation, ideation, workshop

UK Nest

High-fidelity visualisations

03

Completed

UK Nest

High-fidelity visualisations

03

Completed

A modern lakeside house partially submerged in morning mist, mountains reflected in water.

AERALIS

Industry

Aerospace

Company

AERALIS

Timeline

Ongoing support

Services

Brand Strategy, Identity

AERALIS

Industry

Aerospace

Company

AERALIS

Timeline

Ongoing support

Services

Brand Strategy, Identity

Interior view from living area toward the lake, large glass facade, minimal furniture.

AERALIS

Redefining Aerospace

04

Ongoing

Interior view from living area toward the lake, large glass facade, minimal furniture.

AERALIS

Redefining Aerospace

04

Ongoing

How we work

How we work

Forged in defence. Designed to deliver.

Our cumulative sector understanding, combined with strategic design thinking methodologies come together to deliver excellence at pace.

Defence Fluent

Rapid Integration

Strategic Thinking

User Centred

End-to-End

Outcome Focused

Founder

Si Ellis

Founder

Si Ellis

Sector

Aerospace & Defence

Experience

20+ years

Approach

Strategic Design

Availability

Check our calendar

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Years experience

0

Years experience

0+

Brands supported

0+

Brands supported

0x

Proprietary framework

0x

Proprietary framework

0%

Strategy driven

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Strategy driven

Services

Integrated design capability across the entire programme lifecycle.

01

Deep defence expertise

Minimal briefing required

Industry insight from day one

Sector Fluency

01

Deep defence expertise

Minimal briefing required

Industry insight from day one

Sector Fluency

02

Fast, seamless onboarding

Immediate contribution

An extension of your team

Rapid Integration

02

Fast, seamless onboarding

Immediate contribution

An extension of your team

Rapid Integration

03

Find gaps and opportunities

Strategy-led design

Purpose over decoration

Strategic Creativity

03

Find gaps and opportunities

Strategy-led design

Purpose over decoration

Strategic Creativity

04

From concept to delivery

Consistent quality throughout

A trusted long-term partner

End-to-end capability

04

From concept to delivery

Consistent quality throughout

A trusted long-term partner

End-to-end capability

Process

Our process is collaborative and deliberate, combining strategy, design, and iteration to build clear and coherent brand experiences.

Start

Problem Definition

End

Discover

Define

Develop

Deliver

01

Discover

Explore the market, and context

01

Discover

Explore the market, and context

02

Define

Clarify focus and direction

02

Define

Clarify focus and direction

03

Develop

Test ideas and directions

03

Develop

Test ideas and directions

04

Deliver

Craft and launch

04

Deliver

Craft and launch

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Got Questions?

Need help with something? Our team is here to make things easy. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

How does your process work?

We begin with discovery and strategy to understand your business, audience, and goals. From there, we develop brand concepts, refine the strongest direction, and turn it into a complete, usable brand system.

What do you actually deliver?

You receive a clear brand foundation, a cohesive visual identity, and a set of practical assets. Everything is designed to be easy to apply across digital, product, and marketing touchpoints.

Do you include strategy?

Yes. Strategy is the starting point of every project. We define positioning, messaging, and direction first, so the visual identity is intentional, not just visually appealing.

How involved do we need to be?

We guide the process and handle the heavy lifting, while involving you at key decision points. This keeps collaboration focused and efficient without unnecessary meetings.

How many revisions are included?

We include structured revision rounds at each stage. The goal is thoughtful refinement based on clear feedback, not endless iteration without direction.

What happens after delivery?

We provide ongoing optimization, update the AI models as needed, and monitor performance so your systems stay reliable as your business grows.

  • Forged in defence

  • Designed to deliver