Mariah is an award-winning, multidisciplinary art director combining expertise in photo production, editorial design, branded content, and creative campaigns across digital, print, and social. All of my work is driven by culturally rooted storytelling and the art of visual communications for audience-first creative solutions…

Mariah Tyler

Mariah is an award-winning, multidisciplinary art director combining expertise in photo production, editorial design, branded content, and creative campaigns across digital, print, and social. All of my work is driven by culturally rooted storytelling and the art of visual communications for audience-first creative solutions…

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Mariah is an award-winning, multidisciplinary art director combining expertise in photo production, editorial design, branded content, and creative campaigns across digital, print, and social. All of my work is driven by culturally rooted storytelling and the art of visual communications for audience-first creative solutions

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Visuals Director at Travel + Leisure
February 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Led creative collaboration for editorial and branded content across digital platforms; elevated visuals for innovative, strategic, and comprehensive storytelling, managing a team of three and guiding visual direction for travel, hospitality, and culture—driving cohesive brand identity and editorial quality.
Content Coordinator at Aperture
July 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Content Coordinator, Aperture | January 2015 — July 2015, New York, NY Supported production and publication of five fine-art photography books; facilitated visuals storytelling; supported editorial design and content strategy.
Junior Designer at Pace Communications
October 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Supported page design, art direction, photo research and production for a monthly print publication for Southwest Airlines magazine. Managed photography for editorial sections and social media accounts.
Photographer + Writer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Produced stories with original photography and reporting for Dallas digital media publications with focus on food, art and culture. Managed editorial calendar and social media for photography industry-focused outlets and created community events for professional photographers. Led art, design and photography workshops for nonprofit youth programs.
Art Director at Freelance
June 1, 2024 - Present
Award-winning, multidisciplinary art director specializing in conceptual storytelling through the lens of culture and community. Led creative collaboration, elevating visuals for innovative, strategic, and comprehensive storytelling across digital, print, and social for high-impact campaigns.
Associate Visuals Director at Travel + Leisure
February 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Led creative direction for editorial and branded content across digital platforms; began as Freelance Digital Photo Editor and was promoted four times, ultimately leading a team of three. Increased brand opportunities, built multi-platform content series and digital strategy for brand visuals; created visual brand guidelines; produced asset library; managed cross-functional teams; directed visuals for magazine, social, and podcasts; oversaw annual production budgets.
Junior Designer at Pace Communications
October 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Supported page design, art direction, photo research and production for a monthly Southwest Airlines magazine; managed photography for editorial sections and social media; contributed as Photographer and Writer for freelance work.
Photographer + Writer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - October 14, 2025
Produced stories with original photography and reporting for Dallas digital media publications focusing on food, art, and culture; managed editorial calendar and social media for photography outlets; organized community events for professional photographers; led art, design, and photography workshops for non-profit youth programs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art Photography, magna cum laude at University of North Texas, Denton, TX
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cultural Anthropology, magna cum laude at University of North Texas, Denton, TX
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education

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