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I’m a versatile design and production professional with 15+ years’ experience across print, magazines/books, exhibitions, and event operations. I’ve progressed from designing and producing magazines for print to leading as a Design Manager, overseeing creative delivery, production, and deadlines across multiple teams. I’m proud to lead a team producing over 2 million magazines in print each year, with strong online reach. Alongside my design career, I support major live events—from large exhibitions to grassroots youth sports festivals—bringing a hands-on, problem-solving approach and a strong focus on brand consistency, quality, and safe event delivery.…I’m a versatile design and production professional with 15+ years’ experience across print, magazines/books, exhibitions, and event operations. I’ve progressed from designing and producing magazines for print to leading as a Design Manager, overseeing creative delivery, production, and deadlines across multiple teams. I’m proud to lead a team producing over 2 million magazines in print each year, with strong online reach. Alongside my design career, I support major live events—from large exhibitions to grassroots youth sports festivals—bringing a hands-on, problem-solving approach and a strong focus on brand consistency, quality, and safe event delivery.

Mark Cowling

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Event Visualizer, +4

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I’m a versatile design and production professional with 15+ years’ experience across print, magazines/books, exhibitions, and event operations. I’ve progressed from designing and producing magazines for print to leading as a Design Manager, overseeing creative delivery, production, and deadlines across multiple teams. I’m proud to lead a team producing over 2 million magazines in print each year, with strong online reach. Alongside my design career, I support major live events—from large exhibitions to grassroots youth sports festivals—bringing a hands-on, problem-solving approach and a strong focus on brand consistency, quality, and safe event delivery.…I’m a versatile design and production professional with 15+ years’ experience across print, magazines/books, exhibitions, and event operations. I’ve progressed from designing and producing magazines for print to leading as a Design Manager, overseeing creative delivery, production, and deadlines across multiple teams. I’m proud to lead a team producing over 2 million magazines in print each year, with strong online reach. Alongside my design career, I support major live events—from large exhibitions to grassroots youth sports festivals—bringing a hands-on, problem-solving approach and a strong focus on brand consistency, quality, and safe event delivery.

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I’m a versatile design and production professional with 15+ years’ experience across print, magazines/books, exhibitions, and event operations. I’ve progressed from designing and producing magazines for print to leading as a Design Manager, overseeing creative delivery, production, and deadlines across multiple teams.

I’m proud to lead a team producing over 2 million magazines in print each year, with strong online reach. Alongside my design career, I support major live events—from large exhibitions to grassroots youth sports festivals—bringing a hands-on, problem-solving approach and a strong focus on brand consistency, quality, and safe event delivery.

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Work Experience

Lead Designer at British Shooting Show (NEC Birmingham)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Lead designer for the British Shooting Show. Responsible for design and production of show-branded large-format exhibition stands, brochures, signage, and printed merchandise. Deliver to tight deadlines while maintaining consistent branding across the event, which attracts over 40,000 visitors each year, with 85% rating the show as excellent.

Lead Designer at British Shooting Show (NEC, Birmingham)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Lead designer responsible for design and production of all show branded large-format exhibition stands, brochures, signage, and printed merchandise. Ensures consistent branding under tight deadlines for an event attracting over 40,000 visitors per year; reported 85% of attendees rate the show as excellent.

Events Set-up & Operations at ESF Events

January 1, 2022 - Present

Support delivery of the UK’s biggest youth sports festivals at Butlin’s resorts and St George’s Park. Set up sports pitches and event infrastructure and ensure venues are ready for 1,200+ grassroots football, netball, and rugby teams. DBS checked and experienced working directly with parents and children to ensure safe, well-organised events for 12,000+ participants annually.

Set-up & Operations (Events) at ESF Events

January 1, 2022 - Present

Support delivery of the UK’s biggest youth sports festivals held at all UK Butlin’s resorts and St George’s Park. Set up sports pitches and event infrastructure to ensure venues are ready for over 1,200 grassroots football, netball, and rugby teams. DBS checked and experienced working directly with parents and children to deliver safe, well-organised events for more than 12,000 participants each year.

Set-up & Operations at ESF Events

January 1, 2022 - Present

Support delivery of the UK’s biggest youth sports festivals at all UK Butlin’s resorts and St George’s Park. Set up sports pitches and event infrastructure; prepare venues for over 1,200 grassroots football, netball, and rugby teams. DBS checked; experienced working with parents and children to deliver safe, well-organised events for more than 12,000 participants each year.

Graphic Designer at Flexpress Printer

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Graphic Designer at TWS Group Media & Publishing

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Design Manager at TWS Group Media & Publishing

January 1, 2017 - Present

Oversee the design department and liaise with line managers to ensure deadlines are met to the highest standard. Work with editorial, advertising, subscriptions, and online teams to coordinate projects. Design the majority of magazines and books, manage relationships with the print house, and lead creative projects. Lead a team delivering over 2 million magazines in print each year; also supports online reach of 9.5 million.

Design Manager at BPG Media Publishing

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Led or supported design work within media publishing, contributing to editorial and print production workflows.

BPG Media Publishing at Design Apprentice

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Graphic Designer at Flexpress Printer

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Graphic design role at a printing business (details not provided).

Design Apprentice at MULBERRY SQUARE MAREKTING

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Design Apprentice at BPG Media Publishing

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013