I'm Mark James O’Neil, a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience across branding, identity, print and digital design. I studied at the University of Hertfordshire (HND Graphic Design – Distinction, BA (Hons) Imagemaking and Design) after completing GCSEs and A Levels at Queensmead High School, and I cut my teeth on branding for blue‑chip clients with Futurebrand before leading brand identity and store graphics at Toni & Guy/Mascolo PR. My career spans freelance work across Thailand, Melbourne and the UK, collaborating with clients from Royal Mint to UDO Street Dance, and delivering consistent, award‑winning design across sectors. Recently I returned to the UK, settled in Cardiff, and began lecturing at Cardiff Metropolitan University to share practical industry experience with design students. I remain hands‑on in branding, identity and digital design, always focused on clear concepts, solid production workflows and delivering on time for clients.

Mark James O’Neil

I'm Mark James O’Neil, a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience across branding, identity, print and digital design. I studied at the University of Hertfordshire (HND Graphic Design – Distinction, BA (Hons) Imagemaking and Design) after completing GCSEs and A Levels at Queensmead High School, and I cut my teeth on branding for blue‑chip clients with Futurebrand before leading brand identity and store graphics at Toni & Guy/Mascolo PR. My career spans freelance work across Thailand, Melbourne and the UK, collaborating with clients from Royal Mint to UDO Street Dance, and delivering consistent, award‑winning design across sectors. Recently I returned to the UK, settled in Cardiff, and began lecturing at Cardiff Metropolitan University to share practical industry experience with design students. I remain hands‑on in branding, identity and digital design, always focused on clear concepts, solid production workflows and delivering on time for clients.

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I’m Mark James O’Neil, a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience across branding, identity, print and digital design. I studied at the University of Hertfordshire (HND Graphic Design – Distinction, BA (Hons) Imagemaking and Design) after completing GCSEs and A Levels at Queensmead High School, and I cut my teeth on branding for blue‑chip clients with Futurebrand before leading brand identity and store graphics at Toni & Guy/Mascolo PR. My career spans freelance work across Thailand, Melbourne and the UK, collaborating with clients from Royal Mint to UDO Street Dance, and delivering consistent, award‑winning design across sectors.

Recently I returned to the UK, settled in Cardiff, and began lecturing at Cardiff Metropolitan University to share practical industry experience with design students. I remain hands‑on in branding, identity and digital design, always focused on clear concepts, solid production workflows and delivering on time for clients.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Communique 24/7
January 1, 2001 - Present
Freelance agency & company work for public and private sector clients; graphic design across print and digital media; involved in exhibition design and multi-sector projects.
Designer/Art Director at Toni & Guy / Mascolo PR
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Led a midweight design team to implement Toni & Guy's brand identity worldwide, coordinating store graphics and marketing materials from print to digital.
Junior Designer / Art Production at British Airways
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Art production for British Airways; contributed to branding assets and campaigns.
Designer at Mascolo Design / Mascolo Productions
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Product design and POS design for salon brands (Essensuals Creative / Tigi); contributed to broader branding initiatives and creative direction.
Graphic Designer at Virgin / Our Price / Futurebrand
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Brand identity projects and design execution for consumer retail brands; supported launch campaigns and marketing collateral.
Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lecturing in graphic design; sharing industry experience, mentoring students and supporting their project development.

Education

GCSEs and A Levels in Graphic Communication / Art / English at Queensmead High School
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1993
Art and Design Foundation Certificate at University of Westminster
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
HND Graphic Design – Distinction at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
BA (Hons) Imagemaking and Design – 2.1 at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Retail, Education, Real Estate & Construction