Mark Maltais

Background

About Mark Maltais

Experienced Graphic Design / Photography Art Director with over 20 years of expertise in elevating the visual identity and storytelling of major American publishing brands. Former Senior Art Director at Travel + Leisure and Rolling Stone, where I shaped design decisions around typography, layout, and visual communication, leading innovative design solutions across a range of editorial and commercial projects. Founder of a private design practice with a focus on developing bold, strategic branding, entertainment packaging, and corporate marketing systems. Past roles include Senior Art Director at Clinique and Creative Director at Doublespace, where I honed skills in visual identity creation and multi-channel design execution. As Creative Director at Context, a high-end national tech publication, I spearheaded the launch and design of the publication, leading its visual direction and production. Under my leadership, Context earned multiple design accolades, including 10 gold medals, and was a National Magazine Award finalist. A proven leader with a track record of inspiring design teams to deliver exceptional results. My strategic guidance has consistently boosted studio productivity by 20%, client retention by 20%, and company profits by 25%, ensuring both creative excellence and business success.