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Hi, I'm Mark, a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 30+ years of experience in branding, digital design and visual storytelling. I help brands develop strong identities and campaigns that align with business goals and elevate brand presence. Based near Derby, I specialise in turning ideas into practical, scalable design solutions. Outside work, I’m passionate about architecture, photography, cycling and travel, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to bring ideas to life.…Hi, I'm Mark, a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 30+ years of experience in branding, digital design and visual storytelling. I help brands develop strong identities and campaigns that align with business goals and elevate brand presence. Based near Derby, I specialise in turning ideas into practical, scalable design solutions. Outside work, I’m passionate about architecture, photography, cycling and travel, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to bring ideas to life.

Mark

Graphic Designer, Designer, Art Director, +2

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Hi, I'm Mark, a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 30+ years of experience in branding, digital design and visual storytelling. I help brands develop strong identities and campaigns that align with business goals and elevate brand presence. Based near Derby, I specialise in turning ideas into practical, scalable design solutions. Outside work, I’m passionate about architecture, photography, cycling and travel, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to bring ideas to life.…Hi, I'm Mark, a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 30+ years of experience in branding, digital design and visual storytelling. I help brands develop strong identities and campaigns that align with business goals and elevate brand presence. Based near Derby, I specialise in turning ideas into practical, scalable design solutions. Outside work, I’m passionate about architecture, photography, cycling and travel, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to bring ideas to life.

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Hi, I’m Mark, a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 30+ years of experience in branding, digital design and visual storytelling. I help brands develop strong identities and campaigns that align with business goals and elevate brand presence. Based near Derby, I specialise in turning ideas into practical, scalable design solutions.

Outside work, I’m passionate about architecture, photography, cycling and travel, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to bring ideas to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Work Experience

Junior Designer at Smith East Associates

July 1, 1997 - August 1, 1998

Junior designer contributing to cross-media design projects for clients; assisted senior designers, prepared layouts, and supported production.

Designer at Clarity Group

August 1, 1998 - March 1, 1999

Designer at Birmingham-based agency, involved in brand identities, print and digital collateral.

Designer at Online Design

March 1, 1999 - February 1, 2001

Designer focusing on web design and digital visuals for Derby clients.

Senior Designer at McConnells Advertising

February 1, 2001 - June 1, 2004

Senior designer, concepting and leading campaigns; art direction for shoots; client liaison and production coordination.

Creative Director / Designer at Bigfish

June 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Led national cross-platform design and advertising projects; budget management; development of integrated campaigns; art direction for exhibitions, websites, direct mail and brand identities.

Senior Designer / Art Director at Stimulating Minds

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013

Creative leadership, idea generation and development, launch concepts, brand campaigns and digital pitches; scamps, visualising and storyboarding; photo shoots coordination; team management; budgeting; brand positioning for SME and global companies.

Freelance Senior Designer at Face The Crowd

October 1, 2013 - Present

Delivered branding, digital design, and campaign concepts for freelance clients; collaborated with photographers, illustrators and copy to create compelling brand visuals.