RACHEL WOLAK | CREATIVE DIRECTOR | ART
RACHEL WOLAK | CREATIVE DIRECTOR | ART

ABOUT (Copy)

Hi, I’m Rachel. A creative spirit fueled by a love for design, storytelling, movies, tech, and sports. I thrive on solving problems that weave together captivating narratives and visuals. In my world, the best concepts spark emotion, ignite curiosity, and forge connections.

When I'm not immersed in the world of design and storytelling, you can often find me biking NY’s five boroughs or at B&H loitering around cool camera lenses. 

 
 

Hi, I’m Rachel

With a diverse background in creative direction and filmmaking, I thrive as a creator, maker, and doer. Leading 360 campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands, handling everything from concept to launch with a commitment to craft. In both advertising and directing, I seek to spark emotion, curiosity, and connection.

A few things that inspire me are people watching, tech, Spotify, action sports, cheese, and anything with wheels. (A wheel of cheese?)

When I'm not immersed in the world of art directing or filmmaking, you can catch me biking around NY’s five boroughs or at B&H loitering around cool camera lenses.

 

Experience
2020 - PRESENT
Freelance | Creative Director / Art Director, Film Director

2015 - 2020
Ogilvy & Mather, NY | Associate Creative Director

2011 - 2015
Arnold Worldwide, Boston | Senior Art Director

2008 - 2011
Crispin, Porter & Bogusky, Boulder | Interactive Art Director

Clients
Volkswagen, Old Navy, Burger King, Domino’s, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Microsoft, American Express, New Balance, Carnival Cruise Lines, Jack Daniels Fire, Avocados From Mexico, Aetna, Huntington Bank, UPS, Lenovo, Philips Norelco, IBM, San Pellegrino, JBL, HARMAN, Nationwide, CryptoFights, MCSI, Comcast, PPG, Signature FD, UPMC

Work featured and recognized by:
Cannes, Campaign Brief, Creativity, Agency Spy, Adweek, Ad Club Hatch, ADDY Awards, Obie Awards, WIRED, NECN, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The One Club, Times Square, Fenway Park, FastCo, Adrants, Adsoftheworld, The World's Best Ever, Superbowl XLIX

 

Education
SUNDANCE CO//AB
Screenwriting

FEIRSTEIN SCHOOL OF CINEMA / STEINER STUDIOS, NY
Pursuing Master of Fine Arts in Film Directing

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY / SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and Art Direction

IMPROV ASYLUM / BOSTON, MA
Improv I, Sketch Writing I

DEAF, INC / BOSTON, MA
American Sign Language I

TENRI INSTITUTE / NEW YORK, NY
Japanese 101, 102

Member of:
IFP
PANO Network
Film Society of Lincoln Center
New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT)
National Board of Review
NYC Women Filmmakers
SheSays
The One Club