I am a strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Advertising from Buckinghamshire New University, bringing over 20 years of independent design experience. I thrive at the intersection of concept, brand identity and print/digital execution, delivering creative solutions for agencies, publishers and national brands across London and the South West. Currently freelancing as Creative Director at LAWMATE UK since 2020, I handle brand creation and campaigns, packaging, POS, and editorial design, while also mentoring junior designers and leading art direction for multi-platform projects. My career includes senior design roles at Be Curious and David and Charles, with a proven track record of helping brands evolve through strong concepts and compelling visual storytelling.…

Marieclare Mayne

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I am a strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Advertising from Buckinghamshire New University, bringing over 20 years of independent design experience. I thrive at the intersection of concept, brand identity and print/digital execution, delivering creative solutions for agencies, publishers and national brands across London and the South West. Currently freelancing as Creative Director at LAWMATE UK since 2020, I handle brand creation and campaigns, packaging, POS, and editorial design, while also mentoring junior designers and leading art direction for multi-platform projects. My career includes senior design roles at Be Curious and David and Charles, with a proven track record of helping brands evolve through strong concepts and compelling visual storytelling.…

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I am a strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Advertising from Buckinghamshire New University, bringing over 20 years of independent design experience. I thrive at the intersection of concept, brand identity and print/digital execution, delivering creative solutions for agencies, publishers and national brands across London and the South West.

Currently freelancing as Creative Director at LAWMATE UK since 2020, I handle brand creation and campaigns, packaging, POS, and editorial design, while also mentoring junior designers and leading art direction for multi-platform projects. My career includes senior design roles at Be Curious and David and Charles, with a proven track record of helping brands evolve through strong concepts and compelling visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at LAWMATE UK
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance Creative Director delivering multi-discipline branding projects and seasonal campaigns for national companies. Projects include brand creation/development, POS, packaging, books, brochures and magazines across digital and print.
Conceptual Designer at MDESIGN
January 1, 2008 - Present
Hybrid role as Senior Designer at Be Curious, designing and developing branding for national clients such as LloydsPharmacy, Travis Perkins, Marine Stewardship Council, Forest Holidays, Vital Ingredient and John Bell & Croydon. Collaborated with a small team on branding across multiple channels.
Senior Designer at Be Curious
December 31, 2020 - October 25, 2025
Worked with David And Charles publishing on high-end coffee-table titles (photography and craft). Managed concept-to-design-to-artworking processes and oversaw junior/mid-weight designers.
Art Editor at David And Charles
December 31, 2007 - October 25, 2025
Magazine design and redirection in the UK property and lifestyle sectors; redesigned titles to boost reader engagement and revenue. Led Viva Espana Magazine from concept to launch and contributed to exhibition design and marketing.
Art Editor at Blendon Communications
December 31, 2006 - October 25, 2025
Joined to assist the Art Editor on the launch of PlayStation World Magazine; established the magazine's identity/branding and continued as principal designer as the title evolved.
Senior Designer at Computec Media
December 31, 2001 - October 25, 2025
Progressed from junior to senior designer across varied magazine titles; gained extensive Mac software experience and a solid foundation for future roles.
Senior Designer at Rapide Publishing
December 31, 1999 - October 25, 2025
Worked across a range of titles; contributed to layout and design during early career.
Creative Director at LAWMATE UK
January 1, 2020 - November 8, 2025
Freelance work across multiple disciplines for national companies. Projects include brand creation and development, seasonal campaigns for retail stores and eateries, POS, packaging, books, brochures and magazines across digital and print platforms.
Conceptual Designer at MDESIGN
January 1, 2008 - November 8, 2025
Hybrid role as Senior Designer at Be Curious, designing and developing branding for national clients. Worked with a small team on campaigns for LloydsPharmacy, Travis Perkins, Marine Stewardship Council, Forest Holidays, Vital Ingredient and John Bell & Croydon, from initial brainstorming through to finished artwork.
Senior Designer at Be Curious
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Led design work for a range of brands and titles, including high-end book projects. Managed and mentored a team of junior and mid-weight designers, overseeing concept, layout and artworking.
Art Editor at David & Charles
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Magazine design for overseas and UK property and lifestyle sectors. Led redesigns to boost reader engagement and revenue; launched Viva Espana Magazine for the Spanish property market, contributing from concept to launch and achieving a National Magazine Design Awards shortlist in its first year.
Art Editor at Blendon Communications
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Joined to assist the Art Editor on the launch of PlayStation World Magazine, shaping identity and branding as the title grew in popularity; continued as the lead designer during PSW’s evolution.
Senior Designer at Computec Media
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Progressed from junior to senior level in a layout-focused role across varied magazine titles; gained robust expertise in Mac software and editorial production.
Senior Designer at RAPIDE PUBLISHING
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Worked across multiple titles, contributing to layout, design and production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design & Advertising at Buckinghamshire New University
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Advertising at Buckinghamshire New University
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Buckinghamshire New University
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Advertising at Buckinghamshire New University
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Advertising
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
BTEC National diploma Graphic Design
October 25, 2025 - October 25, 2025
BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Advertising
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025
BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Advertising
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
BA (hons.) Graphic Design and Advertising
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025
BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Advertising
January 11, 2030 - November 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Other, Healthcare, Gaming, Travel & Hospitality