︎ Mara Balagtas McIlwrath                                        
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Mara Balagtas McIlwrath



november 2021 - present
associate creative director, Hearst Autos

creative direction
art direction
editorial and co-branded ideation
strategic partnerships
long-form storytelling
script writing
photoshoot production
on-camera talent
technical driving




november 2018 - november 2021
creative and content strategy, contributing (Vogue Hong Kong, Condé Nast Traveler, Entrepreneur, Maxim, Golf, Brides, and Allure)

creative direction
art direction
editorial and co-branded ideation
franchise development
strategic partnerships
long-form storytelling
script writing
on-camera talent
technical driving


january 2016 - november 2018
style editor, Condé Nast Traveler
editorial lead
editorial and co-branded ideation
franchise development
strategic partnerships 
long-form storytelling
script writing
on-camera talent
technical driving


january 2013 - january 2016
associate fashion editor, Condé Nast Traveler
editorial ideation
luxury partnership development 
model casting
photoshoot production


june 2013
bachelor of arts in fashion studies, Montclair State University