RAFA OLIVEIRA . ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR / ART AT DDB NEW YORK
GREEN CARD HOLDER | BASED IN NY
Hey there!
This is Rafa, like the tennis player. But our similarities end here, unfortunately.
I'm an award-winning Associate Creative Director/Art passionate about concepting 360º ideas that make people laugh, cry, open their minds and their wallets.
Budweiser, Manscaped, Kroger, Visa, Fiat and Santander are some brands I’ve tried my best so far.
Over the past 18 years, I've had the privilege of working with top-notch international agencies such as DDBs (Africa DDB and DM9DDB), Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, and VMLY&R. My work has been recognized in international awards, including 7 Cannes Lions, some pencils on D&AD and The One Show. Also on Clio, London Awards, Effie and others.
Don’t let the awards fool you. I've also played a part in helping VML Y&R win 2 important accounts for the agency: Visa and Santander.
And scored new business opportunities for DDB New York as well.
Like the other Rafa, I love playing tennis. This sport has taught me a lot about quick thinking, developing strategies, and staying present in the moment.
I also enjoy scuba diving, reading, and cinema. Fun fact: I wrote and directed a short film in 2021, which you can watch on the "side projects" tab on my portfolio.
Born in Rio, based in NY. Feel free to say hello on Linkedin or by mail.rafaoliveira@gmail.com
Thank you.
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// Clients
Budweiser / Visa / Manscaped / Samsung / Santander Bank / LG / Fiat / Pure Leaf / Billboard
Vivo (Telefonica) / Mitsubishi Motors / Bic / Wall's / Vogue / Claro
// Awards (for full list click here)
”Billboard Radio Parade” and "The HIV Positive Poster" helped Ogilvy Brazil become the 3rd most awarded agency in Cannes 2015.
7 Cannes Lions
Pencils and In Books on D&AD and The One Show
Clio, London, Effies and so on.
// Jury Participation
New York Festivals / Grand Juror / 2022
AICP / Animation / 2022
// Extra Roles
Creative and Art Director Teacher at Miami Ad School for 7 years.
Creative and Art Director Teacher at Cuca Ad School for 2 years.
Written and Director of a short film (Second Time)
