maia gawor-sloane
hi! my name is maia.
I’m a senior visual designer and email marketing expert. I have been in the industry in various capacities since 2017, and before that, I studied painting at SCAD then at Warren Wilson College. As a Senior Visual Designer, I excel in print, digital, and email design, with a keen focus on optimizing performance through analysis. With over 7 years of experience, I’ve led and collaborated on projects across agency, in-house, and freelance environments, curating a diverse portfolio of modern and accessible designs.
I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments, and am passionate about building community, connecting people, and telling stories. I pride myself on being a self-starter, providing efficient and high-quality output, and being able to roll my sleeves up for projects across channels.
Outside work, I love trying new cuisines, drinking natural wine and craft cocktails, horror and thriller books and films, and spending time with my cat.
I am currently an Email Designer at GAP while continuing my freelance practice.
testimonials
"Maia is an amazing graphic designer and team leader. I had the privileged of working with her for 3 years on the digital marketing team at April Cornell. During this time we collaborated on many site launches and print catalogs. Maia has a great eye for design and can capture a wide range of brand voices and aesthetics. I was impressed with Maia’s desire to learn new skills and take on big projects. In addition, she helped to guide our team through big transitions in email providers and website improvements. Maia would be a true asset for any positions requiring visual design and data analytics."
melissa d'actunto
photographer @ april cornell
"Working alongside Maia was truly an amazing experience as her capabilities seem endless, making her a dedicated and exceptional individual. Throughout our time on the same design team for a year and a half, Maia's outstanding work ethic immediately caught my attention.
With deep knowledge in her field, she was not only receptive to learning but also actively embraced new projects, solidifying her status as a valuable team member. Maia's design prowess consistently left me in awe, particularly her incredible ability to craft customized and unique emails for some of our largest clients. Undoubtedly, Maia would be an outstanding addition to any team fortunate enough to have her."
keith kennedy
senior visual designer @ attentive
"I had the pleasure of working with Maia on the Strategic Design team at Attentive, specifically supporting email design. Maia has an impressive understanding of design strategy as it applies to omnichannel marketing. She crafts email content that is visually appealing, informed and drives unique engagement for marketers.
Maia has designed for numerous Fortune 500 brands, which is a testament to the caliber of her technical skills and business understanding. She is a phenomenal coworker and friend, and would make a great addition to any design team!"
katherine homer
product designer @ attentive
"I worked with Maia on the rebranding of my online newsletter and felt right away her dedication and attention to detail. As I am based internationally, in Tokyo, Japan, our collaboration required a flexible schedule and open communication; throughout the entire process, Maia checked that each aspect—from my brand logo and identity to the overall design—aligned with my vision. She is also incredibly fun to work with. I cannot recommend Maia enough for both personal and professional projects."
rachel klein
writer, 'dog-eared'
let's work together!
I am currently accepting all new client work in print, digital, and email marketing on a case-by-case basis. Send me a note with your concept and we'll find a time to chat! You can feel free to use my Calendly to book a 30 minute session.
Pricing determined by project, either flat rate or hourly. Message for more details.