MAHT WELLS Portfolio

Maht is an art director a left-brained creative a music geek a detail noticer a lethally quick study skilled passionate inquisitive an avid reader available for work

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I brought Maht onto the team to design a catalog from start to finish in one month, and he owned it! I was so impressed by his ability to jump right in with not only strong graphic design and production skills, but with an ability to concept ideas and communicate solid photo art direction to the photo studio. On top of that, he was really fun to be around. Maht fit right in and had such an easy-going way about him, like he had been part of our crew forever. I would work with Maht again in a heartbeat, and think he's a great addition to any team. He was a huge help during a really busy time.

Melissa Brower
Melissa Brower
Creative Director, Paper Source

Maht Wells is in a league of his own. His plan of attack is to arm himself...with production, writing, design and software skills that surpass expectations. He combines easy efficiency and deliberate accuracy to crank out top-notch results. His definition of the word "deadline" is "challenge". Maht's uncanny wit and calculated thirst for utilizing application knowledge is infectious. Having also previously worked elsewhere as a freelancer under his watch, I can vouch for his intelligent and inspiring ability to dominate challenges. His M.O.? Shrewd use of shortcuts, sage determination and streamlined work flows.. It's been my honor to work with and for Maht. He is, simply put, a solid teacher, talent and colleague.

Suzanne Jacobs-Fabian
Suzanne Jacobs-Fabian

I worked with Maht on several projects during the course of two and a half years and never in that time, at any point of any of those projects, did Maht disappoint.

His diligence, his hard work, his persistence to see every detail at every point of the project was very much appreciated. I always felt as if things were in very good and trusted hands when he worked on one of my projects. He is a pleasure to work with and alongside.

David Bontumasi
David Bontumasi
Quad Graphics

Maht is a skilled designer that always brings a fresh perspective to any project. He works hard and strives to improve projects and make suggestions when appropriate. Whether it is original design work or production, Maht is a great asset to have on staff.

Dawna Susa
Dawna Susa
COO, A-Train Marketing Communications

It’s been a pleasure working with Maht for the past 6 years. He meets the challenge each year to design a series of conference brochures for us which contain global information and key information specific to each conference. Because of his attention to detail and expertise in streamlining work flows, he has helped us reduce the number of proofs for this complex, time sensitive project from 6 rounds to 3. This time savings has allowed us to mail the conference brochures to educators earlier each year which results in healthy attendance of these events. Maht's work is always top quality!

Tina Watkins, CMP
Tina Watkins, CMP
Art director
MAHT
WELLS
Art director. Chicagoan. Avid reader. Left-brained creative. Music geek. Detail-noticer. Lethally quick study. Problem solver. Skilled. Inquisitive. Passionate. Language lover.
  • Working in Chicago
  • Experience 10+ Years
  • Third thing quantifiable
About Me
dozens
Happy
Clients
hundreds
Completed
Projects
millions
Cups of
Coffee

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I consider myself a left-brained creative, bringing my natural curiosity to bear on all aspects of a project, from organization of files and workflow to the management of projects and teams.

I bring with me a ton of experience in projects of all shapes and sizes, from banner ads to environmental graphics, with stops along the way for one sheets, catalogs, textbooks, and presentation decks. 

When tackling something familiar, there's often no one faster. When faced with a new challenge, I'm a lethally quick study. 

I'm a language lover, an avid reader, a music geek. I'm a writer, a musician, an amateur photographer, and a former professional actor. I love a good coffee, and greatly dislike writing biographical blurbs about myself.

 

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...really fun to be around. Maht fit right in and had such an easy-going way about him, like he had been part of our crew forever. I would work with Maht again in a heartbeat..

Melissa Brower
Melissa Brower
CD, Paper Source

Highlights of freelance career

Clients have included: VMLY&R Commerce (Mondelez, Kimberly Clark, Haleon), Paper Source, Walgreens, Converse, Popcorn Factory, ULTA Beauty, Sears, Levy Restaurants, Cushing Printing, Cintas, Office Depot, K-Mart, and other national and regional clients.

SKILLS
Art Direction
85%
Design
75%
Production
70%
Management
80%
Writing
85%
SERVICES
Art Direction

Clear and concise direction, modern ideas, and the skillset to get your project done.

Design

Clean design, strong ideas, solid implementation, with an eye on the deadline and the budget.

Writing

Whether it's a quick rewrite of a line at the last second, or fleshing out a concept from the brainstorm, I'm one of the rare art directors just as comfy with words as visuals.

Experience

I've worked with major brands both on the agency and client side, and directly with smaller companies who don't have a team of their own. This has made me pretty adaptable. 

Highlights of freelance career

Clients have included: Paper Source, Walgreens, Converse, Popcorn Factory, ULTA Beauty, Sears, Levy Restaurants, Cushing Printing, Cintas, Office Depot, K-Mart, and other national and regional clients.

EXPERIENCE
2022 - 2023
VMLY&R Commerce
Art Director

Fast-paced, high volume work for clients including Mondelez Brands (OREO, RITZ, and more) Kimberly Clark (Huggies, Kleenex) and Haleon (Advil, Sensodyne, Abreva, TUMS).

2018 - 2022
Paper Source
Art Director

Layout, photo direction, design and production of catalogs and sales materials, with some website, in-store, and other materials.

2017 - 2018
Quarter20
Art Director

Direction, design, and planning for clients including Converse and Helly Hansen

2016-2017
Popcorn Factory
Art Director

Planning, concepting, and on-set supervision of photography and layouts for national catalog

Pricing Plans

Interested in hiring me for a project? Some starting rates are below. If you don't see what you're looking for, just send me an email and we can discuss.

Hourly
Available for freelancing
Starting at $60
  • Art Direction
  • Design
  • Layout
  • Copywriting
  • ...and more!
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Project-Based
Available for freelancing
Starting at $1200
  • Art Direction
  • Design
  • Layout
  • Copywriting
  • ...and more!
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Full Time
Available for Full Time
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  • Associate Creative Director
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Maht is an art  director a left-brained  creative a music  geek a detail noticer a lethally quick study skilled passionate inquisitive an avid reader available for work

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