I'm Mark Thomas, a Senior Artworker with 30 years of experience across brand, editorial, packaging, campaign and digital production. I’m renowned for typographic craft, precision and absolute brand consistency, with a career spanning global organisations including Dyson, leading publishers such as Future PLC, and agency environments delivering high-profile, multi-format work. I thrive on finessing complex layouts, resolving production challenges, and safeguarding creative intent through to final delivery. I bring a deep understanding of visual identity systems, print and digital workflows, and the standards required to produce flawless, production-ready artwork under pressure.

Mark Thomas

I'm Mark Thomas, a Senior Artworker with 30 years of experience across brand, editorial, packaging, campaign and digital production. I’m renowned for typographic craft, precision and absolute brand consistency, with a career spanning global organisations including Dyson, leading publishers such as Future PLC, and agency environments delivering high-profile, multi-format work. I thrive on finessing complex layouts, resolving production challenges, and safeguarding creative intent through to final delivery. I bring a deep understanding of visual identity systems, print and digital workflows, and the standards required to produce flawless, production-ready artwork under pressure.

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I’m Mark Thomas, a Senior Artworker with 30 years of experience across brand, editorial, packaging, campaign and digital production. I’m renowned for typographic craft, precision and absolute brand consistency, with a career spanning global organisations including Dyson, leading publishers such as Future PLC, and agency environments delivering high-profile, multi-format work.

I thrive on finessing complex layouts, resolving production challenges, and safeguarding creative intent through to final delivery. I bring a deep understanding of visual identity systems, print and digital workflows, and the standards required to produce flawless, production-ready artwork under pressure.

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English
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Work Experience

Senior Artworker at Halo (Brand & Design Studio, Bristol)
June 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Led final production artworking for Batiste Dry Shampoo global packaging, recreating all illustrative elements as original, copyright-clear vector artwork for high-volume, multi-million unit print runs. Engineered complex cutter guides and layered production files, converting process builds into accurate six-colour Pantone spot systems to meet press and manufacturing specifications. Delivered regulated packaging for FMCG and food brands, ensuring artwork met Food Standards Agency and on-pack compliance guidelines, with absolute accuracy in typography, colour, hierarchy and legal copy. Served as senior technical gatekeeper, safeguarding global brand integrity, colour fidelity and production readiness across packaging, campaign and digital outputs.
Art Director & Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Partnered with Taylor Guitars to design and produce a tactile catalogue promoting their new instruments. Implemented automation to assist language versioning of seasonal static and motion campaign assets for Elvie.com.
Creative Execution & Production Specialist at Dyson Technology Ltd
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Developed and published graphic design standards and brand guidelines to ensure global brand consistency. Spearheaded training for Dyson’s third-party creative partners, improving compliance and execution quality. Owned and maintained the master logotype library, ensuring meticulous brand integrity. Delivered complex creative solutions under high-pressure deadlines, bridging design, production, and strategy.
Senior Creative Retoucher at Dyson Technology Ltd
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Specialised in rendered image retouching, working alongside 3D artists and art directors to refine product visuals. Created detailed, layered files for reusable global assets, streamlining Dyson’s creative workflow. Provided technical illustration and internal photography services, capturing key PR and event moments.
Senior Art Editor – Guitar Group at Future PLC
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Led visual direction for Guitarist, Total Guitar, and Guitar Techniques, overseeing design integrity across products. Developed Future’s first fully interactive iPad magazine, Guitarist Deluxe, featured at Apple Newsstand’s launch. Innovated production workflow using XML/GREP automation, accelerating output efficiency.
Senior Art Editor – Automotive Group at Future PLC
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Integrated and mentored designers from high-profile acquisitions (Fast Car, Fast Bikes), elevating brand consistency. Redesigned J-Tuner, a leading Japanese car culture magazine, enhancing its aesthetic and market position.
Art Editor – Guitarist Magazine at Future PLC
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Led a successful magazine redesign, introducing a high-desire photography style for feature guitar shoots. Managed budgets, teams, and major creative direction while capturing industry legends like Slash and Brian May.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods