Marianne Dear

Experience

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  LRA Publishing

  Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

  Junior Graphic Designer

  Artworking and designing corporate magazines for the financial sector. Art directed photo shoots on location across Melbourne.

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  StandOut Marketing

  Sept 1999 - May 2003

  Graphic Designer

  • This role required broad skills from idea creation to design and artworking. Liaison was a key part of this role, as I was working directly with clients, suppliers and printers to manage projects from concept to delivery.• Additional responsibilities were booking advertising, pricing and ordering print and press checks.

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  Various

  Sept 2003 - Sept 2006

  Graphic Designer

  Freelance graphic designer working in agencies and in-house across London.

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  Safety First Aid Group

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Senior Graphic Designer

  Senior Designer leading the product design, packaging design and printed product and training catalogues. This role included art direction for product photography.

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  Action UK

  Dec 2004 - Dec 2008

  Art Director

  Art Director and managing designer for Action UK's quarterly magazine.

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  Wellcome Trust

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2009

  Senior Graphic Designer

  • Exhibited expertise in the design and layout of diverse print communications, including advertisements, magazines, and booklets, underlining proficiency in graphic design and visual communication.• Facilitated the creation of compelling event materials, reinforcing brand consistency and enhancing visual representation at various Wellcome events.• Proactively met organisational needs through employer brand communications, leveraging solid design expertise to create eye-catching and effective printed communications that conveyed critical messages and drove staff engagement.• Played a vital role in developing the graphic identity of the new museum and gallery spaces, demonstrating a thorough understanding of aesthetics and design principles whilst successfully managing the design layout requirements for the organisation. Show less

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  Wellcome Collection

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2015

  Lead Graphic Designer

  • Conceptualised the two-dimensional design packages for a suite of major exhibitions and live events demonstrating an in-depth understanding of cultural sector requirements, accessibility and inclusion expertise• Designed a new graphic identity for Wellcome Collection (museum), focusing on audience engagement.• Showcased graphic design expertise in the conceptualisation and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including 'Pressure Drop', 'Making Nature', 'Miracles & Charms', 'Death: A Self Portrait', 'Foreign Bodies / Common Ground', and 'Forensics: The Anatomy of Crime'.• Leveraged Adobe Creative Suite skills in book design, marrying content and visual aesthetics to create engaging and compelling print materials that enhanced the brand's reputation in the cultural sector and increased revenue to the bookshop.• Consulted on wayfinding projects, skilfully crafting visually compelling signage that effectively communicated brand values and enabled access for diverse audiences. Show less

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  Wellcome Trust

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Spearheaded a comprehensive rebranding initiative across the organisation to align with strategic goals, significantly enhancing brand visibility in key sectors and streamlining brand architecture • Directed brand strategy for partnerships and endorsed brands, providing creative leadership across the organisation • Executed new brand identities and held responsibility for brand guardianship across internal departments and five international offices, showcasing stamina for brand compliance in print and digital design across multiple media channels.• Led content strategy to deliver brand campaigns to raise the external profile of Wellcome and engage audiences with strategic priorities.• Art-directed specialist teams on the conception, production and delivery of creative digital content across channels and platforms• Directed creative under Wellcome's brands, including above-the-line marketing campaigns, digital content marketing, brand storytelling, internal communications, and exhibition design.• Led a team of nine members, successfully orchestrating a balance of creative, communication, and production roles while also overseeing commissioned agencies.• Fostered a collaborative, inclusive, and fun team culture, resulting in increased team engagement.• Directed commissioners to develop high-quality briefs and influenced stakeholders to comply with a streamlined commissioning process, leading to more effective project outcomes and savings in billable hours• Practiced robust project management skills, managing initiatives from concept to execution across copy, design, art direction and film with campaign, digital content and exhibition teams• Implemented an Inclusive Communications Playbook to begin to address racist and ableist creative practices.• Modified commissioning practises to represent sexual orientation, ability, religion, age, socio-economic status and ethnic background• Interpreted data to develop insights into creative strategies Show less • Pioneered the development and execution of the Wellcome Photography Prize programme, utilising a unique blend of creative and strategic management to showcase globally-relevant health narratives.• Drove a significant increase in social media engagement over three years through innovative digital design strategies and campaigns.• Oversaw the competition's complex logistics and adjudication process, ensuring the efficient operation of digital channels and holding accountability for the communications strategy.• Expertly executed the programme's brand strategy and visual identity, positioning it effectively within the global photography and health landscape.• Spearheaded the international exhibition and events programme, curating captivating visual stories that successfully engaged diverse audiences and stimulated global discourse on health challenges.• Successfully transformed a three-year pilot into a permanent brand initiative programme, collaboratively leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure its sustainable success.• Expertly managed and allocated budgets for the Wellcome Photography Prize programme, ensuring effective utilisation of resources while delivering high-quality results.• Commissioned and acted upon focus group and survey testing to improve user experience and meet project objectives Show less

  • Creative Lead

    Aug 2015 - Feb 2022

  • Programme Manager (Wellcome Photography Prize)

    Jan 2019 - Sept 2021
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  Pencil in Seven

  Sept 2023 - now

  Creative Director
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  Science Museum Group

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Graphic Design Manager