Brooklyn, NY
Maya Okonkwo
Art Director & Visual Storyteller
I craft bold visual systems for brands that want to feel alive — campaigns, identity, and motion.
Featured focus
Stories with color
My work sits between brand strategy and craft — expressive systems that still ship on deadline.
About
Stories with color
My work sits between brand strategy and craft — expressive systems that still ship on deadline.
Skills
Capabilities
- Art direction
- Brand systems
- Motion
- Photography
Experience
Career
Creative Director
Jan 2020 — PresentStudio Lumen
Lead brand and campaign work for culture and lifestyle clients.
Projects
Selected work
Product work shaped by clarity, craft, and outcomes.
Velvet Skincare
Packaging and campaign system for a clean beauty launch.
Packaging · Photo
Night Market
Editorial lookbook for a seasonal pop-up brand.
Editorial
Pulse Type
Custom display type for a music label.
Type
Orbit Shorts
Social motion templates for a streaming brand.
Motion
Gallery Wall
Exhibition graphics for a contemporary art space.
Exhibition
Services
How I can help
Brand identity
Marks, type, and systems that scale across channels.
Art direction
Campaign concepts with photography and motion.
Creative campaigns
Launch stories that feel distinctive and shippable.
Education
Studies
BFA · Communication Design
Parsons School of Design
Jan 2012 — Jan 2016
Testimonials
What clients say
“Maya made our brand feel premium without losing warmth.”
“The visual system held up from posters to stage to social.”
Contact
Let’s work together
Tell me about your project — I usually reply within one business day.