ART DIRECTION | GRAPHIC DESIGN | ILLUSTRATION
Mark Stern
Art Director
Creative, professional design solutions to your marketing needs
About Me
Hi! I’m Mark Stern, an experienced graphic designer specializing in branding and marketing material.
I’m an award winning graphic designer and illustrator with over two decades of experience collaborating with a variety of teams and projects within freelance, in-house and agency environments. My production background includes designing print collateral, direct mail, advertising, tradeshow materials, websites, social media, and illustration. I embrace all new forms of digital media, while maintaining a passion for print and finding a balance in between to create lasting, results driven projects and campaigns.
My expertise is in branding identity design, but I also have experience with print design, web design, and more. I love to work with clients who are passionate about their projects and are looking for a creative partner to help them bring their vision to life.
I have worked for large companies and small businesses, as well as startups and individuals. My clients range from large universities to small startups and everything in between. I work closely with my clients to understand their vision and goals, then I develop custom solutions to meet their specific needs.
At the end of the day, my goal is to make my clients happy. Regardless of what their project entailed, whether it’s a 36-page annual report or a completely new brand identity, I want them to be pleased with the process and the project outcome.
When I’m not sitting in front of a monitor, I enjoy hiking with my dog Ripley, playing hockey, reading, movies, road trips, and listening to live music with my friends.
Why Work With Me
Branding • Print • Web • Illustration
Corporate identity is one of my passions as a designer, and I love helping my clients develop their brand. I don’t just help them fit in with the rest of their competition; I help them elevate their institution and stand out professionally. I can assure you that every design you’ll receive from me comes from my desk. Your work isn’t passed off to a junior designer, nor is it outsourced to a third party. Your projects receive my attention to detail, my focus, and my full dedication.
BRANDING
ILLUSTRATION
WEB DESIGN
Recent Work
BRANDING • PRINT • WEB • ILLUSTRATION

“Your brand is your promise to the world. No one understands that better than Mark Stern. His ability to take your ideas and transform them into a collection of logos, imagery and artwork will take your brand to another level. He is professional, efficient and a lot of fun to work with! I’ve hired him multiple times – from single projects to a full re-brand. Hiring Mark was one of the best decisions we could have made when it came to improving our marketing and design materials.”
“If you’re looking for a marketing expert that will take the time to meet with your team, gather a clear and big picture understanding of what you seek to accomplish, provide valuable professional input, and stay on-top of the project, then go with Mark Stern. His follow up and project management skills are superb. I would highly recommend him.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Mark for the past three years. During this time, he has helped to develop our brand and identity and carry this forward in a multitude of projects. In addition to being a talented designer, he also brings solid writing and communication skills to the table. He embraces our work with conviction and passion. While Mark is a freelancer, he acts as though is one of the team with a strong sense of ownership in all of the projects that he undertakes. I would highly recommend Mark.”
“I’ve worked with Mark Stern on a number of print-based projects, and was thrilled with the creative direction he provided, as well as his ability to meet my deadlines. I highly recommend his work.”
“I’ve worked with Mark on numerous projects and he’s always been a superior partner to collaborate with. Aside from being an excellent artist and resourceful problem solver, Mark is always fun to work with on photo shoots and brings a levity to our projects that I always look forward to.”
“Mark creates fun and sophisticated looks for our recruitment materials. For brochures, flyers or event invitations, our materials have a freshness to them, while meeting our institution’s brand guidelines. Given the number of higher education institutions in the marketplace, we are pleased to have marketing materials that stand out and represent WMU well.”
“I was impressed by Mark’s turn-around time, professionalism, and most of all excellent and creative work. Mark has an incredible imagination only surpassed in his incredible artistic capabilities. It was a joy working with him and I am beyond thrilled with the results. I would hire Mark again and highly recommend his work!”
“Mark’s talents range from his excellent custom line art of nearly anything including his outstanding character development, to branding and logo development and packaging layout. His excellence comes from his ability to listen and hear you to fully understand the project objectives make him a pleasure to work with. The project outcomes have always been excellent and his work ethic comes through with every job he tackles. I would recommend Mark for any graphic design project that needs the creative eye, the subtle touch of magic or the creative fortitude that is needed to push through the large and difficult jobs as well.”
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