Creating the best brands with the very best people. I am an expert in art direction and design team management, I have been working in design for decades on brands including Men's Health, Radio Times, Cosmopolitan, House of Fraser, Bike, and Car Magazine. I oversee and am involved in all areas of design from initial creative concept through to photoshoot art direction, high-end retouching and development of digital apps.

G Mears

Creating the best brands with the very best people. I am an expert in art direction and design team management, I have been working in design for decades on brands including Men's Health, Radio Times, Cosmopolitan, House of Fraser, Bike, and Car Magazine. I oversee and am involved in all areas of design from initial creative concept through to photoshoot art direction, high-end retouching and development of digital apps.

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Creating the best brands with the very best people. I am an expert in art direction and design team management, I have been working in design for decades on brands including Men’s Health, Radio Times, Cosmopolitan, House of Fraser, Bike, and Car Magazine. I oversee and am involved in all areas of design from initial creative concept through to photoshoot art direction, high-end retouching and development of digital apps.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Group Art Director at Bauer Media
January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Portfolio responsible for Art Directors, designers and the design of Car Magazine, Classic Cars, Practical Classics, Classic Car Weekly, Land Rover Owner, Modern Classics and related digital products. Websites and Apps.
Art Director at Bauer Media
January 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025
Responsible for multiple magazines in the Bikes Portfolio, including Bike magazine, Classic Bike, Ride, Practical Sportsbike.
Design Roles (Art Director / Deputy / Acting) at Condé Nast / Cosmopolitan / Bike Magazine / Men’s Health / Radio Times
January 1, 2010 - September 12, 2025
Various design roles including Men’s Health Art Director, Bike magazine - Art Director, Condé Nast promotions - Acting Art Director, Cosmopolitan - Deputy Art Director, Radio Times - Designer.

Education

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Qualifications

City and Guilds Level 7 (Master's degree equivalent) in Business and Change Management (Double Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
BTEC HND in Graphic Design (Editorial Design) - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
BTEC ND in Graphic Design - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality