Mark Evans Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

I started ACW with my business partner Russell, to add high-end web-based solutions to complement the already extensive experience for print and retail.At ACW I am creative director and responsible for all advertising, branding and print projects. In addition to this I head up the marketing and sales functions and running the studio. During this time we also acquired Elemis as a client; a major UK spa and skincare brand and successfully launched them into the retail arena in… Show more I started ACW with my business partner Russell, to add high-end web-based solutions to complement the already extensive experience for print and retail.At ACW I am creative director and responsible for all advertising, branding and print projects. In addition to this I head up the marketing and sales functions and running the studio. During this time we also acquired Elemis as a client; a major UK spa and skincare brand and successfully launched them into the retail arena in several major UK stores.Major Clients: Estee Lauder, UNHCR - United Nations Refugee Agency, Malaria Consortium, CARE International, IFPMA, WHO / HIV Show less

I was responsible for all aspects of account handling, design and print; mostly for the beauty sector and many companies within the L’Oreal Group specifically. Over a period of 5 years we expanded our client list and became a major supplier to the L’Oreal group, producing all marketing materials for them from micro-sites, to web banners, advertising, leaflets, DM and POS. This involved everything from photography, retouching, Flash animation and design, production, print and… Show more I was responsible for all aspects of account handling, design and print; mostly for the beauty sector and many companies within the L’Oreal Group specifically. Over a period of 5 years we expanded our client list and became a major supplier to the L’Oreal group, producing all marketing materials for them from micro-sites, to web banners, advertising, leaflets, DM and POS. This involved everything from photography, retouching, Flash animation and design, production, print and fulfillment.Major Clients: Kiehls, Lancôme, Shu Uemura, Garnier, Giorgio Armani Cosmetics Show less

My first foray into running my own company, started with myself and a business partner, we built the company up over a ten year period into a medium-sized company handling advertising and print for a wide range of blue-chip companies in the property and beauty sectors. My main role was creative director, studio manager and print buyer. Major Clients: BAA, Courtaulds, Reuters, Reuters USA, Jones Lang LaSalle, DTZ Debenham Thorpe, Healey & Baker, Lancôme

Started as a senior artworker in this very large company, part of the Lopex Group of companies. Promoted to studio manager and charged with the role of turning the studio around; by implementing quality control and fiscal processes and overseeing recruitment. I also liaised with the design heads at the briefing stages to ensure job specifications had not been underestimated at original quote stage and advised and revised costs as appropriate, often suggesting more cost-effective ways to design… Show more Started as a senior artworker in this very large company, part of the Lopex Group of companies. Promoted to studio manager and charged with the role of turning the studio around; by implementing quality control and fiscal processes and overseeing recruitment. I also liaised with the design heads at the briefing stages to ensure job specifications had not been underestimated at original quote stage and advised and revised costs as appropriate, often suggesting more cost-effective ways to design projects to streamline the production and print processes. I was operating at director level in this role and returned quality and profitability into this by-now profit-centre after 9 months. Quotes of jobs were produced by myself for all directors and client handlers. Optimising processes enabled costs to be competitive and led to us winning many new clients. Ensuring effective time-management within the studio ensured that expected projected profit margins were met or even exceeded. Work was primarily for prestigious companies; brochures for large multi-nationals and packaging for major UK retailers. A very rewarding job, and I often had to accompany directors to client meetings to discuss technical production issues with clients. Major Clients: Tate & Lyle, Fortnum & Mason, John Smiths, Mattel, British Airways, Proctor & Gamble, Boots Show less

Privately owned, across-the-line agency specialising in brochures, POS and packaging for the fmcg and retail sectors. Started as senior artworker and progressed to the role of studio manager, responsible for job scheduling and organising production processes.Major Clients: Brooke Bond, Co-Op, Philips

London, United Kingdom

Small design studio with in-house typesetting. Working in retail mostly, everything from advertising to brochures, book layout and production, leaflets, magazines and POS. Learning my trade in a very hands-on environment, experiencing client handling through to production and print procurement.Major Clients: CIC Video, Rizzoli, Trefoil Books, Mind Your Own Business Magazine

Small design studio with in-house typesetting. Working in public sector, everything from advertising to brochures, leaflets, magazines, POS and events. Learning my trade in a very hands-on environment, working for large public sector clients in the transport arena mostly and experiencing events and event collateral. Claim to fame: designing the London Transport commemorative wedding bus for Charles & Diana’s Wedding.Major Clients: STC Television, Avis, London Transport

Small design studio with in-house typographers. Working for our own clients and also many large London Agencies in the support role. It was a great way to learn about the larger industry in a small company environment.Major Clients: London Transport

Professional Diploma In Marketing

Design And Commercial Marketing, Pass

Education record

Took the last 11+ at Burwell Junior School and ended up at Soham Grammar. Amalgamated with Soham Village College next door one year later.