An unusual breed of creative – highly dedicated with over twenty years’ experience in fresh and original creative solutions without the need for an inflated ego. My level headed and...Read moreAn unusual breed of creative – highly dedicated with over twenty years’ experience in fresh and original creative solutions without the need for an inflated ego. My level headed and rational approach has led to an impressive portfolio of high concept and client-winning projects.
Whether the situation has called for a hands-on approach or a more leading role, I always pride myself on rising to the challenge. Happy with either a pencil in my hand sketching out an idea, or presenting to project stakeholders. I just love to solve problems and look to exceed all expectations. If you’re looking for a senior creative to come in and make a mark – I’m that Mark
Company Name: Mark Sanderson Art is part of Fusing Creativity Ltd.
Work Experience
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Summary: I have held various positions within professional graphic/web design agencies.
November 2012 - Present
Creative Director/Art Director - Fusing Creativity Ltd.
I make up one half of the husband and wife team at Fusing Creativity Ltd. When Fusing Creativity Marketing solutions and my business Make your Mark Creative merged in 2012 - we bought together high quality design services with qualified marketing support. We offer marketing, design and creative services to help develop your brand and grow your business.
February 2010 - Nov 2012
Creative Director - Make Your Mark Creative
Working for a variety of large and small clients, across a broad spectrum of projects from web design/build or brand creation.
CLIENTS: Douwe Egberts, Samsung UK, flook.
June 2008 - February 2010
Art Director - Creative Direction Consultants, Reading, Berkshire.
CLIENTS: Panasonic UK, NCP, Fujitsu, Savvis, Carphone Warehouse, Shire Pharmaceuticals UK/US.
December 2006 - April 2008
Head of Design - FST The Group, Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
CLIENTS: Visa, Initial, Reed Exhibitions, Avis UK/Europe.
April 2004 - December 2008
Senior Designer - FST Marketing Communications, Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
CLIENTS: Visa, Psion Tekolgix UK, Avis UK/Europe, LeasePlan, Rentokil Initial UK.
November 2000 - April 2004
Middleweight Designer - FST Marketing Communications, Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
CLIENTS: Avis UK/Europe, Freeserve, Amazon, Days Inn.
April 1998 - November 2000
Designer - VarioPress Ltd, Langley.
CLIENTS: Alfa Romeo UK, Fiat UK, Panasonic, Canon, Electrolux, Hyundai UK.
September 1997 - April 1998
Designer - Sally Hair and Beauty, Reading, Berkshire.
CLIENTS: inhouse, partnerships with Wella and Schwarzkopf.
Company: Square 3 Training
Description: Brand creation and naming, development of corporate identity. Design and build of website.
Job Title: Owner and Creative Director
Company: Make Your Mark Creative
Description: Organising, managing, designing and building everything and anything.
From:01/Feb/2010
Job Title: Art Director
Company: Creative Direction Ltd
Description: Employed as an Art Director, working closely with Client Services, on various accounts. Helped develop the Shire Pharmaceuticals account considerably, was the key designer on Carphone Warehouse's new digital platform My Hub. I also worked on smaller projects for Fujitsu, Panasonic and NCP.
From:01/Jun/2008 To:01/Feb/2010
Job Title: Senior Designer
Company: Freelance
Description: After leaving FST, I spent a few months freelancing, mainly working for GMH Communications (based in Beaconsfield), focusing on projects for the housing sector, for Chartridge Homes and Rigsby Homes.
From:01/Jan/2006 To:01/Jan/2008
Job Title: Head of Design
Company: FST Marketing
Description: I was originally employed as a Middleweight creative in Nov 2000, working on mainly Avis. After working for several years there, I became a Senior designer, working directly with the Creative Director. Clients included, Amazon.co.uk, Freeserve, Avis, Visa, Renotkil Initial companies. After a company restruct, I was appointed Head of Design, a role that meant I was responsible for a team of designers, and the general operations of the studio along side the Creative Director.
From:01/Nov/2000 To:01/Apr/2008
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Company: VarioPress Ltd
Description: Graphic designer working within the studio, producing design and artwork for various clients large and small. Clients included, Panasonic, AEG, Electrolux, Canon, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Hyundai.
From:01/Apr/1998 To:01/Nov/2000
Job Title: In-house Graphic Designer
Company: Sally Hair and Beauty UK
Description: Reporting to the Marketing Manager, and responsible for all design work that supported the growing network of UK stores. This included, monthly offer materials, POS, posters and all other marketing material.
From:01/Sep/1997 To:01/Apr/1998
Education
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Summary: BA (Hons) Graphic Design - specialising in Illustration
Degree: BTEC Foundation Studies Art and Design
Field of Study: Foundation Studies - Graphic Design
University / College: Berkshire College of Art and Design
From:01/Sep/1993 To:29/Jul/1994