Accomplished Visual Designer & Visual Storytelling available for: Graphic Design (Branding, Infographics, Presentation/Pitch Decks, Logos, Icons, Signage, Covers, Posters, Flyers), Digital Illustration, Previsualization/Visual Prototyping, Set Design, UI/UX Design, Looks Development, Style Guides, Concept Pitching, Narrative Design. I am also versed in generative-AI.…

Mark Cordell Holmes

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Accomplished Visual Designer & Visual Storytelling available for: Graphic Design (Branding, Infographics, Presentation/Pitch Decks, Logos, Icons, Signage, Covers, Posters, Flyers), Digital Illustration, Previsualization/Visual Prototyping, Set Design, UI/UX Design, Looks Development, Style Guides, Concept Pitching, Narrative Design. I am also versed in generative-AI.…

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Accomplished Visual Designer & Visual Storytelling available for: Graphic Design (Branding, Infographics, Presentation/Pitch Decks, Logos, Icons, Signage, Covers, Posters, Flyers), Digital Illustration, Previsualization/Visual Prototyping, Set Design, UI/UX Design, Looks Development, Style Guides, Concept Pitching, Narrative Design. I am also versed in generative-AI.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner, Consultant, Lecturer at Cinematic Design Thinking
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Founding and leading a creative consultancy focused on cinematic design thinking, with teaching engagements and project-based guidance for cross-disciplinary teams.
Principal Narrative Designer/Art Director at EA / Maxis
August 30, 2023 - September 15, 2025
Led narrative design and art direction for next-gen Sims projects, coordinating cinematic storytelling and visual direction.
Creative Director at Facebook Building 8 (Contract)
March 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Creative direction for ambient AR product demos and experimental experiences.
Art Director at Dynamighty
November 30, 2014 - September 16, 2025
ART DIRECTOR for COUNTERSPY (2014 iOS, Android, PS4 & PS Vita); led visual direction across platforms.
Artist / Art Director / Production Designer at Pixar Animation Studios
November 11, 1996 - July 12, 2011

Education

Production Art for 3D Animation at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Film-Making/Screenwriting at De Anza College
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Graphic Design/Illustration at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
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