About us

At Tone Def., we’re driven by a love for thoughtful design, a mission to support net-positive initiatives, and a belief that the future is both collaborative and creatively independent.

We’ve built an adaptive production model that gives brands and teams direct access to top-tier creatives, making it easy to elevate campaigns, brand experiences, activations, and digital content without the usual stress.

Our home base is in London, but our global creative production collective means we can collaborate with partners anywhere in the world. We’re all about making bold, culturally relevant work, bringing the right people together to turn great ideas into powerful results.

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OUR VALUES

Transparency

We believe in collaboration, not smoke and mirrors.

Our producers support your successful creative collaboration above all.

Flexibility

Every project is unique, and our model adapts to fit the needs of both brands and artists.

Diversity

Our diverse team of talent is dedicated to producing inclusive and empathetic design, equipped to grow and innovate together.

Expertise

We represent the best creative talent, ensuring every project is infused with a strong vision and top execution.

Responsibility

We elevate brands building a better future. We do not partner with Oil, Weapons, Tobacco, and Fast Fashion businesses.

Empowered Creatives produce better stories.

Meet the FOUNDERS

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Marion Ratie

Executive Producer

Marion is a digital and creative producer who thrives to leverage the best of the storytelling and innovation worlds to deliver unique, memorable experiences.

Her portfolio spans a wide range of formats and channels, from social and DOOH campaigns, through websites and VR training tools, to AI-driven retail touchpoints, kinetic installations and digital education modules.

Through her career, she’s collaborated with leading agencies and forward-thinking brands including Google, Siemens, Innovate UK, ESA and Cognitant.

With an academic background in communications and early roots in music events production, Marion combines strong creative instinct with sharp strategic thinking to deliver impactful, well-crafted and above all meaningful projects.

In her spare time, you could find her hiking in the Peak District, painting, or jamming on the flute in East London.

Mark Kershaw

Business Director

Mark believes that the best work comes through the best working relationships. He has led client teams at studios partnering with some of the biggest brands on the planet; helping them craft stories and experiences across a variety of different disciplines.

With a background in film and music, and over 10 years in advertising production, Mark has a keen insight into how to get the most out of every project for his clients - always keeping the strategic success as the highest priority.

Previous clients include ASICS, Adidas, HEAD, JP Morgan, Barclays, HSBC, Deloitte, WaterAid, European Space Agency, Innovate UK, Anglo American, Nokia/HMD amongst many more.

Outside of work he spends most of his time having fun with his young daughter and enjoying plant-based food.

Mark’s secret recipe? The kitchen is his creative lab!

  • Throughout our collaboration, Marion consistently ensured that every goal, deadline, and quality metric was met efficiently and to an exceptionally high standard.

    Geoff Meston, UX Manager, Unite Students

  • Mark is a legend! Truly skilled at managing complex projects & campaigns. Mobilising teams & keeping everyone on track. Gets the brief & zones in on the heart of the objectives & milestones ahead. A pleasure to work with.

    Bella Jasani, Marketing, PR & Communications Director, ex EY

  • Marion is hands-down the strongest Producer I’ve worked with, and would be a great addition to any team.

    Nick Burdett, Executive Technology Director, WPP