I’m Mark D Taylor, a visual communications and design professional who enjoys turning ideas into practical, brand-consistent solutions—whether that’s building retail environments, designing fixture and cabinet catalogs, or creating detailed 3D models for customer visualization. My work blends graphic design, illustration, photography, and web skills with interior and retail fixture design, so I can move from concept to polished presentation with clear attention to detail. I’ve collaborated with teams and customers to deliver effective marketing and design deliverables, from convenience store and millwork projects to freelance interior design for retail spaces. I’m especially drawn to creative challenges like space planning, ideation, and designing compelling visuals—while also taking pride in project coordination, schedules, and specifications that help concepts become reality.…

Mark D Taylor

I’m Mark D Taylor, a visual communications and design professional who enjoys turning ideas into practical, brand-consistent solutions—whether that’s building retail environments, designing fixture and cabinet catalogs, or creating detailed 3D models for customer visualization. My work blends graphic design, illustration, photography, and web skills with interior and retail fixture design, so I can move from concept to polished presentation with clear attention to detail. I’ve collaborated with teams and customers to deliver effective marketing and design deliverables, from convenience store and millwork projects to freelance interior design for retail spaces. I’m especially drawn to creative challenges like space planning, ideation, and designing compelling visuals—while also taking pride in project coordination, schedules, and specifications that help concepts become reality.…

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I’m Mark D Taylor, a visual communications and design professional who enjoys turning ideas into practical, brand-consistent solutions—whether that’s building retail environments, designing fixture and cabinet catalogs, or creating detailed 3D models for customer visualization. My work blends graphic design, illustration, photography, and web skills with interior and retail fixture design, so I can move from concept to polished presentation with clear attention to detail.

I’ve collaborated with teams and customers to deliver effective marketing and design deliverables, from convenience store and millwork projects to freelance interior design for retail spaces. I’m especially drawn to creative challenges like space planning, ideation, and designing compelling visuals—while also taking pride in project coordination, schedules, and specifications that help concepts become reality.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer (FTE) at Apex Worx
December 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026
Developed and established the company’s overall brand identity. Designed product catalogs to showcase cabinet and fixture offerings. Created detailed 3D models and visual renderings for product development, presentations, and customer visualization. Managed design projects from concept through completion while maintaining consistency with brand and product standards.
Designer at Building Crafters Inc
March 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and developed interior retail environments for external customers. Produced 3D model interiors and cabinetry for review and delivered on-site measurements and conceptual floor plan drawings.
Visual Communications Specialist at Grace Bible Church
January 1, 2024 - Present
Editing sermon live streams, creating social media content, and producing print and electronic designs for ministry teams and staff; file and content management; website creation and maintenance.
Convenience Store Specialist (FTE) at Performance Display and Millwork
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2025
Built strong partnerships with key customers by conceptualizing inventive solutions. Produced strategic plans to improve client results and anticipated customer needs across business sectors including architectural, display, and appliance channels. Designed and created marketing materials such as catalogs, brochures, videos, and leave-behinds to support projects and retail visibility.
Convenience Store Specialist at Performance Display and Millwork
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Create solid and trusting partnerships with major key customers; conceptualize inventive solutions; strategic planning to improve client results; anticipate needs and provide cross-functional solutions for architectural, display, and appliance channels; design and marketing materials including catalogs, brochures, videos, and leave-behinds.
Design / Drafter 3 at Hussmann
February 1, 2003 - July 31, 2021
Design and drafting support for display and millwork projects; contribute to architectural, display, and fixture design across merchandising spaces.
Art Director at Hypercosm
July 1, 1999 - May 31, 2001
Art direction for multidisciplinary design projects; oversee visual concept development and production.
Graphic Designer at Alliant Energy
June 1, 1998 - April 30, 1999
Graphic design and layout for internal/external communications and branded materials.

Education

Diploma at Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Diploma at Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
January 1, 1996 - May 22, 2026
Visual Communications (Photo + Video) at Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Commercial Applied Arts (Design + Layout) at Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Energy & Utilities