Mark Faulkner

Surface Illustrator & Designer Graven & GCHC, Glasgow April 2023 - January 2024

o Commissionedtocreatecalming,naturalillustrationsfor the interiors of the Royal Hospital for Children, Govan based on the area’s heritage & natural history.

o Executed surface designs suitable for various applications, including wall mounting, window engraving, and Formica table surfaces.

o Designedwithafocusoncreatingcomforting environment away from the stressful ward – for patients, parents & staff.

o Ensured compatibility with the Lead Designer’s vision and medical requirements.

o Myworkreceivedinternationalpresscoverageinthe Guardian.

o Sole designer in the charity's communication department, working with approximately 100 employees and 1000+ service users across Scotland.

o Responsible for creating illustrations, graphics, and infographics for various communication materials.

o Proficient in video editing & motion design to enhance visual content for exhibitions, socials and web purposes.

o ProducedacommissionedvideofortheSundayTimes best-sellers’ work "Like Otters" in conjunction with the release of her book "Slug."

o Iproducedtheentirefilmsinglehandedlyusing traditional hand-drawn and shaded cells, that were subsequently sequenced in After Effects for final production.

o Liaised with a project manager and author to ensure project milestones and deadlines were met effectively.

o Executedprimaryresearch,sounddesignand storyboarding as part of the video production process.

Graphics & Video Designer Impact Arts, Glasgow October 2022 – April 2023

Animator
Hollie McNish, Cambridge March 2021 - June 2021

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Communication Design (Illustration) 

Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
September 2018 - June 2022
Grade: First Class (1:1)

Portfolio Preparation Course

Tramway, Glasgow August 2017 - March 2018 Grade: Pass

Lochaber High School

Fort William, Highland 2008-2014
Grades at Higher: AAABBB Grades at Int. 2: AAA