Hi, I’m Mark Bailey, a creative generalist with extensive experience crafting multi-channel campaigns and marketing communications across both B2B and B2C sectors. Over the years, I’ve developed skills in branding, graphic design, illustration, and both 2D and 3D animation, contributing to projects for well-known companies such as Warner Bros, Sony, and British Gas. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling and digital content. I run my own creative business where I provide art direction, brand design, animation, and video editing services. I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to create compelling digital and print materials that make an impact. When I’m not working, I’m constantly exploring new tools and techniques to stay at the forefront of creative technology.

Mark Bailey

Hi, I’m Mark Bailey, a creative generalist with extensive experience crafting multi-channel campaigns and marketing communications across both B2B and B2C sectors. Over the years, I’ve developed skills in branding, graphic design, illustration, and both 2D and 3D animation, contributing to projects for well-known companies such as Warner Bros, Sony, and British Gas. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling and digital content. I run my own creative business where I provide art direction, brand design, animation, and video editing services. I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to create compelling digital and print materials that make an impact. When I’m not working, I’m constantly exploring new tools and techniques to stay at the forefront of creative technology.

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Hi, I’m Mark Bailey, a creative generalist with extensive experience crafting multi-channel campaigns and marketing communications across both B2B and B2C sectors. Over the years, I’ve developed skills in branding, graphic design, illustration, and both 2D and 3D animation, contributing to projects for well-known companies such as Warner Bros, Sony, and British Gas. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life through visual storytelling and digital content.

I run my own creative business where I provide art direction, brand design, animation, and video editing services. I enjoy collaborating with clients and teams to create compelling digital and print materials that make an impact. When I’m not working, I’m constantly exploring new tools and techniques to stay at the forefront of creative technology.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Business owner and creative at Bailey Creative Support Ltd
March 1, 2007 - June 16, 2024
Owner of a small creative business providing ideas, creative and art direction, brand design, graphic design, illustration, animation and video editing for digital and print market asset requirements. Developed skills in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and other 3D software applications for rendering imagery and animations. Worked with clients including IOW Group, The Environment Agency, ADF Milking, Eli Lilly, Sony, and Videojet as well as smaller businesses and creative agencies.
Senior Creative (non-exec board member) at Diablo Creative Marketing
November 1, 2000 - February 28, 2007
Handled wide-ranging responsibilities including taking briefs from concept to design, art direction, photography, client presentations, and visualising. Worked directly with clients such as British Gas, AA, Euro Tunnel, Tracker, Wates, 3M, Trader Media, and government agency MCA. Gained valuable experience in direct marketing, web and digital environments particularly in the B2B marketplace. As a board member, contributed to quarterly meetings evaluating team performance, strategies, and implementation.
Freelance Creative at Self-employed
August 1, 1998 - November 1, 2000
Worked on advertising and corporate literature for clients including Warner Home Video, MGM campaigns, HHC Lewis, Marriott Design, and Spinlock. Developed brand identity, advertising, and marketing literature for international yachting equipment manufacturer.
Remote working consultant at David Knight Advertising
February 1, 1998 - August 1, 1998
Assisted agency staff in taking control of accounts for Warner and MGM. Worked on new creative projects during transitional period.
Account Director at David Knight Advertising
January 1, 1997 - February 1, 1998
Managed key accounts for Warner Home Video & MGM Home Entertainment, responsible for packaging design and supporting sales materials. Managed a team of 8 staff, handled recruitment, staff training, troubleshooting, design briefings, client presentations, negotiations, and quality control.
Middleweight Creative/Account Manager at David Knight Advertising
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Led concept development and design for marketing materials including video sleeves, promotional literature, packaging, posters, advertising and presentations. Responsibilities included creative and art direction, client liaison, supplier coordination, and costing. Clients included Warner Home Video, MGM Home Entertainment, Virgin Publishing and Columbus Travel Insurance.
Illustrator/visualiser at Bartizan
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Produced highly finished visuals for leaflets, ad campaigns, promotional stands, brochures, and illustrations for publishing, POS and advertising for clients such as Sony, Burger King, SMA Baby Products, Budweiser and others.
Visualiser/illustrator at Tribal Colour
June 1, 1991 - September 1, 1992
Created visuals and illustrations for clients including Royal Mail, Intersport, SMA baby food products.
Freelance visualiser/illustrator at Self-employed
February 1, 1991 - June 1, 1991
Worked as a freelance illustrator and visualiser.
Illustrator/visualiser at Artline
November 1, 1988 - September 1, 1991
Produced finished visuals and illustrations for various clients, acting as an overflow studio for WCRS. Handled fast-paced workload for clients such as Wedgwood, Milk Marketing Board, British Airways and Alan Pascoe Associates.

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Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Government, Healthcare, Consumer Goods