About Us

Who We Are

Skinned Knees Creative is a creative consultancy studio with an experienced, award-winning team based in Dallas, TX. Formed in 2007, we are dedicated to providing innovative and powerful brand solutions in corporate and entertainment-based services. We provide marketing, public relations, creative design and branding needs – print, point-of-purchase, interactive/online, publishing, motion graphics, electronic media, DVD authoring, gaming, live shows, brand and property development and more. Through our unique balance and customized approach, Skinned Knees Creative delivers dynamic solutions to our clients.

Creative Team

Mark Skinner

With more than 25 years experience, Mark has directed creative teams and departments against corporate strategies and goals. Mark began his career working in high paced agency atmosphere working with clients such as Holiday Inn/Crowne Plaza, Jimmy Dean and Poulan-Weed-Eater. Moving to HIT Entertainment in 1998, Mark began his work in the entertainment industry. Managing Hit’s global brands, including packaging of 120 home entertainment and audio releases, merchandising and identity programs including all collateral materials and style guides resulting in over $1 billion in consumer sales collectively. Hit’s top-rated consumer brands include Barney the Dinosaur, Bob the Builder ($100 million launch in the U.S.), Thomas and Friends, The Wiggles and VeggieTales. Mark enjoys his spending time with his two teenagers, Karly and Kyle.

E-mail: mark@skinned-knees.com

BRIAN NEECE

A senior-level Art Director, Brian produces great design in a multitude of genres. He brings traditional pencil sketches to life in his creative thinking allowing him to see an idea through before he begins the production process. Brian strives in bringing new and fresh approaches to his designs. With over 20 years experience, he provides brand development, advertising, marketing, product development, and digital media implementation from both a creative and business context. Brian has created materials and campaigns for pre-school properties Barney the Dinosaur, Bob The Builder, Thomas and Friends and The Wiggles. Brian loves to collect comic books, super hero icons or just hanging out with is two children, Ashley and Austin.

E-mail: brian@skinned-knees.com