I’m currently Art Director, Social at Milk Makeup in New York City, where I’m responsible for setting and developing the visual standards, design codes, and overall look and feel of Milk Makeup across all social channels.
Additionally, I lead the Social Creative Team, guiding them through on-set art direction, capture direction, model direction, adhering them to design and visual codes, and acting as mentor and educator when it comes to how they are capturing and lighting visual and still content.
I also function as Brand Manager to ensure cohesion across all social channels, consistently bringing the ideas of our Creative and Marketing teams together as one unified vision, helping ensure elevation and consistency are at the forefront of all storytelling across the brand as a whole
Below is a collection of some of the work I’ve done since starting my role in January ‘25 across design and photography. Additionally, I’ve conceptualized and lead all social art/creative direction for the Serum Stick, Hydro Grip Gel Tint, and Balmade launches.
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Jessie Reyez for Milk Makeup — Art Direction by Mariah Leonard, Videography/Photography by Larry Armstrong
Jessie Reyez for Milk Makeup — Art Direction by Mariah Leonard, Videography/Photography by Larry Armstrong
Nike x Milk Makeup — Art Direction + BTS Photography by Mariah Leonard
Nike x Milk Makeup — On-set Beauty Art Direction by Mariah Leonard, Photography by Olivia Malone
Nike x Milk Makeup — On-set Beauty Art Direction by Mariah Leonard, Photography by Olivia Malone
Nike x Milk Makeup — Art Direction + BTS Photography by Mariah Leonard
Balmade Macro Application: Art Direction, Shot + Edited by Mariah Leonard
Balmade Macro Application: Art Direction, Shot + Edited by Mariah Leonard
Balmade Macro Application: Art Direction, Shot + Edited by Mariah Leonard
Balmade Texture Focus: Shot/Edited by @cinesupreme, Art Direction by Mariah Leonard
Balmade Texture Focus: Shot/Edited by @cinesupreme, Art Direction by Mariah Leonard
Balmade: Social Launch Photography + Art Direction
Balmade: Social Launch Photography + Art Direction
Balmade: Social Launch Photography
Balmade: Social Launch Photography + Art Direction
Hydro Grip Gel Tint: Social Launch Rollout
Balmade: Social Launch Rollout
Art Direction/Design: In-Feed Education
Art Direction/Design: Press Coverage
Art Direction/Design: Press Coverage
Art Direction/Design: In-Feed Education
Art Direction/Design: In-Feed Education
Event Capture/Visual Storytelling: Aspirational NYC It-Girl Vibes
Event Capture/Visual Storytelling: Aspirational NYC It-Girl Vibes
Art Direction: PD Moodboard Storytelling
Art Direction: Milk Makeup Ulta Launch
Capture/Art Direction: Jelly Lip Kit
Capture/Art Direction: Core Hydro Grip Primer Lineup








