Mark David Otton
Ilford,Essex
Summary
Versatile professional with expertise in communication techniques trained by the NHS, client liaison, and creative problem-solving. Proficient in art direction, storyboarding, and utilising design tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to deliver impactful visual solutions. Demonstrates strong team collaboration, time management, and decision-making skills under pressure while maintaining excellent client relationship management. Adept at multitasking and integrating basic medical knowledge into creative systems training to meet diverse project requirements.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
IC24 operator
NHS 111 Health Adviser - IC24
Ipswich, Suffolk
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Operated as IC24 operator in Ipswich, providing critical support to callers in distress.
Trained in NHS pathways system, enhancing skills in assessing health-related symptoms.
Completed comprehensive exams on human anatomy and medical conditions.
Engaged with diverse individuals, adapting communication styles to meet varied needs.
Guided callers through emergency situations, including CPR for stroke and heart attack victims.
Addressed concerns of new parents and supported individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Departed from IC24 due to relocation, fostering a desire to contribute to community well-being.
Art Director
Loud minds
01.2023 - 01.2025
- I Led the art direction in-house for the London based television company, Loud Minds. Worked on the Warner Bros streaming account Surviving Earth series that's currently in post production. I was required to develop artwork and animatics based on initial client briefings.
Freelanced Art Director and Storyboard Artist
Krow Communications
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Working for Krow I was tasked to lead the art direction on a number of campaigns working with copy teams developing and presenting concepts for DFS, Kinder and Nutella. Producing visuals for print, OHH and televised distribution.
freelance Art Director
Poster House/Dream Factory
01.2014 - 01.2019
- At this time I worked a number of years for Dream Factory and Poster house simultaneously. Working on feature film and television series campaign artwork. Most Notable campaigns include Ricky Gervais' Afterlife, Keanu, A monster calls, BoJack horseman and Sex Education.
freelance storyboard Artist
Various
London
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Having worked as an apprentice at Think Artfully I moved on to being freelance storyboard artist in London along side Creative Directors from agencies as McCann, Saatchi and Saatchi and A&DBD, working closely with clients to bring their visions to life for packaging concepts, OHH campaigns and television spots. These include Tetley, Liptons, Warburtons and Enterprise.
Apprentice Storyboard Artist and 'Runner'
Three Blind Mice (now Think Artfully)
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Straight out of university I was afforded the chance to develop my compositional skills along side a wonderfully experienced team of artists, animators and producers. I was given the opportunity to work across a huge variety of fantastic brands such as Walkers, Coca-Cola and Warburtons. Collaborating with clients directly from ideation to sketching original concepts through to final execution. I also had to pay my dues by 'Running' original art work to clients all over London. Email wasn't as trusted back then lol!
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration with Animation
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England /2001 - /2004
Skills
- Trained communication skills and techniques by the NHS
- Client liaison and pitching
- Computer literate
- Team Collaboration
- Art direction
- Storyboarding
- Basic medical knowledge
- Creative systems training
- InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Typography
- Creative problem-solving
- Client relationship management
- Pressure handling
- Decision-making aptitude
- Time management
- Proficient multitasking
Affiliations
- Boxing & Fitness
- Movies & Collectables
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IC24 operator
NHS 111 Health Adviser - IC24
07.2025 - 11.2025
Art Director
Loud minds
01.2023 - 01.2025
Freelanced Art Director and Storyboard Artist
Krow Communications
01.2019 - 01.2023
freelance Art Director
Poster House/Dream Factory
01.2014 - 01.2019
freelance storyboard Artist
Various
01.2008 - 01.2014
Apprentice Storyboard Artist and 'Runner'
Three Blind Mice (now Think Artfully)
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration with Animation
Manchester Metropolitan University
/2001 - /2004