Maxwell Zaleski
About Maxwell Zaleski
Maxwell Zaleski is an Associate Designer with a diverse background in design and education. He has worked at various institutions, including Atelier Open Arms and Rue Gilt Groupe, and specializes in responsive design and ethnographic research methods.
Current Role at Rue Gilt Groupe
Maxwell Zaleski serves as an Associate Designer at Rue Gilt Groupe, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the design team in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on creating engaging digital experiences. His work involves applying his design skills to enhance the brand's visual identity and user experience.
Professional Experience in Design
Zaleski has accumulated diverse experience in the design field. He has worked at Atelier Open Arms as a Designer since 2020 and has been associated with Maximalist Studio + Maximum Capacity Lab since 2017. His previous roles include Freelance Designer at Fitchburg Art Museum and Graphics Production Manager at The Massachusetts Daily Collegian. His background encompasses various design disciplines, including graphic design, marketing campaigns, and web design.
Educational Background
Maxwell Zaleski's educational journey includes studies at multiple institutions. He achieved a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2015 to 2019. He also completed a minor in Sustainable Community Development at the same university. Additionally, he participated in dual enrollment programs at Fitchburg State University and Digipen Institute of Technology, enhancing his design skills and knowledge.
Design Specializations and Approach
Zaleski specializes in responsive design, ensuring digital experiences adapt seamlessly across various devices. He employs a multidisciplinary design approach that includes graphic design, editorial design, and experiential design. His work incorporates ethnographic research methods to inform design projects, and he engages in storytelling and manipulating milieus as part of his creative process.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current roles, Zaleski worked at Ingrid's Gardens as an Estate Gardener for one month in 2016. He also held positions at Fitchburg Art Museum as a Marketing and Design Intern and as a Freelance Designer. His tenure at The Massachusetts Daily Collegian included roles as Graphics Special Issues Manager and Graphics Production Manager, contributing to the publication's visual content.