I’m Mark Astle. An award-winning designer with over 30 years experience working for some top agencies, as well as my own direct clients. I’ve worked on everything from TV campaigns to beermats, branding projects for huge multinationals and one-man bands. I’m proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign, Wordpress, and even Powerpoint, if you like.…

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I’m Mark Astle. An award-winning designer with over 30 years experience working for some top agencies, as well as my own direct clients. I’ve worked on everything from TV campaigns to beermats, branding projects for huge multinationals and one-man bands. I’m proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign, Wordpress, and even Powerpoint, if you like.…

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I’m Mark Astle. An award-winning designer with over 30 years experience working for some top agencies, as well as my own direct clients. I’ve worked on everything from TV campaigns to beermats, branding projects for huge multinationals and one-man
bands. I’m proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign, Wordpress, and even Powerpoint, if you like.

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Work Experience

Art Director at Sellers & Rogers
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Led creative direction and design execution for client campaigns, branding and print media.
Art Director at Barkers Commnications
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Directed design teams and produced branding and campaign materials for Birmingham-based clients.
Senior Art Director at Cogent
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Led creative direction across multi-channel campaigns; oversaw branding projects and visual design.
Senior Art Director at Connect
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Managed senior design responsibilities and client engagements; delivered brand identities and campaigns.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2004 - November 10, 2025
Providing branding, web design, brochure design, and visual assets for direct clients and agencies.

Education

Foundation Course in Art and Design at Nottingham Trent University
January 1, 1990 - November 10, 2025
BA (Hons) Visual Communication at University of Central England
January 1, 1991 - November 10, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods
    uniE621 Brindley House collateral
    Full design and photography for Brindley House in Birmingham, which was converted into luxury city living apartments. branding graphicdesigner photo…
    uniE621 Npower brochures
    Various brochure designs and artwork for Npower, including infographics. Designed following their existing brand framework. graphicdesigner brochuredesigner literature…
    uniE621 Manchester Airport Group brand design
    A full brand identity for Manchester Airports Group, covering every aspect of the brand including brand design, literature and signage, online application. branding graphicdesigner designer…
    uniE621 Bentley Arnage brochure
    Design, artwork and art direction of the brochure for the Bentley Arnage, including directing a two week shoot in Grenada. designer graphicdesigner artdirector artwork…
    uniE621 Altierre brand identity
    A full rebrand for US company Altierre, who manufacture and install dynamic pricing labels for stores worldwide. Including an full branding package and website. branding webdesigner logo designer graphicdesigner…

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