Seasoned creative partner. Adept at resolving complex problems across industries, channels, and platforms.
Services
Omnichannel Design / Build digital & physical experiences that are connected naturally
Brand Development / Craft identity packages that are proud to do the hard work
User Experience / Support customer needs & business requirements, in that order
Creative Leadership / Create space for ideas & individuals, iteration & detailed execution
Thought Partner / Innovate with curiosity, decisiveness, and urgency.
Experience
Recommendations
Mark’s accountable, initiative oriented and strategically minded while open on navigating and solving problems as a team. Mark is the type of person you get excited about when you hear they’re on a project you’ll be working on.”
Leo Rodriguez / Sr. Creative Strategist / Target
“I have worked with Mark for many years across various business categories and have really valued his partnership and communication style. He has a unique way of participating in group conversations, making everyone feel heard and respected, even when opinions don’t align.
Both creative and business partners appreciate his collaborative nature of reaching out to brainstorm or work through hurdles in preparation for meetings or working up to deadlines. His presentations are always calm, organized and extremely thoughtful, giving insight to the bigger picture and his thought process landing at the best solutions.
Amy Eian / Sr Mgr, Assoc. Creative Director / Target
“Mark is an astute observer/listener who has a keen sense of strategy when it comes to all aspects of UX and design. He can put himself in the mind of the user without bringing ego or bias.
He is a good hearted, kind humanist. His quiet stoicism is such a calming presence to be around... but don't be fooled. Behind his mask of serenity there is an inspired creative churning and ideating endlessly.”
KC Skinner / Sr. Product Manager / Target
“Mark is one of the very best UX people I’ve ever worked with. When you have a digital ecosystem as large as Target’s, keeping things organized, streamlined and guest-focus is a complex ask, and Mark always, ALWAYS nailed it. He has a way of cutting straight to the heart of the matter with a disarming way of communicating that gets opposing factions on the same page while somehow also making everyone think, “Of course! It’s so obvious!” as we metaphorically slap our collective foreheads.
Beyond his skill in UX design, he’s an experienced and trusted voice in traditional design. In other words, he talks the talk and walks the walk. And finally, he’s just a good dude. Every time I’ve was attached to one of my projects, I did a mental (and, yes, sometimes even a physical) fist pump. He’s clever, empathetic, funny, serious, competent, all the stuff you hope for in a coworker.”
Karl Wahoske / Sr. Copywriter / Target
History
Target Creative / Experience Design Lead (2017-2024)
Target Creative / Assoc. Creative Director / Sr. Art Director (2010-2017)
Mono / Sr. Art Director (contractor)
Ham In The Fridge / Sr Art Director
Wolfmotell, Ltd. / Sr. Art Director
Carmichael Lynch Thorburn / Digital Art Director
John Ryan Co. / Designer