Mark Searcy

Mark Searcy is an accomplished Associate Creative Director and AI Design Lead at Starch Creative, specializing in design direction for diverse projects, including retail environments and branded events for global brands since October 2021. Prior to this, Mark held multiple senior design roles at Nike from September 2013 to January 2021, focusing on integrating brand narratives into retail spaces and workplace design across North America. Mark's earlier career included positions as Art Director at Portland Mercury, where responsibilities included overseeing artists and designing editorial layouts, and as Founder of Art Prostitute, a quarterly art and design publication. Mark holds a BA in Visual Communication with a minor in Philosophy from the University of North Texas.