Mark Brooks
Senior Graphic Designer
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Designer, printer and production manager with 25 years printing industry experience. I also have experience working in publishing, pre-press and packaging. A confident all rounder
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer / Printer
25 Watts Print & Design
01.2012 - Current
- Creative and art direction for service industry screen print and graphic design company
- I worked for many years in the concert / entertainment industry and set up this company with a view to capitalizing on that experience and knowledge
- Our many facets include textile screen printing, print training, print consultancy, graphic design work and importation and distribution of Ryonet screen printing products and water based discharge printing inks from America.
Senior Graphic Designer
TSP Merchandising
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Research and development, planning and production of merchandise lines for international concert tours and Australian music festivals
- Worked with artists as diverse as the Rolling Stones, Green Day and U2 to the New York Dolls and Sonic Youth
- Designed and produced production art for both textile and offset reproduction.
Art Director
Mirage Graphics
01.1989 - 01.1999
- Graphic design, film planning and pre-press - licensed retail, concert/entertainment merchandise textile lines
- Produced art for Mushroom records touring arm, Australian Tour Merchandising working on associated local and international events
- Design and colour separation of Top Heavy's popular retail licenses including the Simpsons, Ren & Stimpy, South Park etc.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burnside High School
Christchurch,New Zealand10.1978
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Illustration
- Photoshop
- Typeography
- Pre-Press
- Creative conceptual thinker
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Digital Design
- Branding Strategies
Languages
English
Details
+61 451 225 735, mark@25wattsprint.com
Personal Information
Title: Senior Graphic Designer
Extracurricular Activities
Graphic Designer / Printer, NSW, Sydney, NSW, 1990-01-01, Present, I have been involved with annual NSW Government initiative Youthweek for many years, designing all YouthRock material from the call for entries poster to the event program and merchandising. YouthRock is an annual music competition involving NSW High School musicians held to coincide with the Youth Week program.
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Bass Guitar
- Collecting records
- Vintage Hi-Fi
Timeline
Graphic Designer / Printer
25 Watts Print & Design
01.2012 - Current
Senior Graphic Designer
TSP Merchandising
01.2002 - 01.2012
Art Director
Mirage Graphics
01.1989 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
Burnside High School
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