Hello there! I'm Rafael Angulo, aka Rafa. I'm a Brazilian creative art director. During my career, I had the opportunity to work in different markets as Europe, Asia and South America for a wide client-base, including BMW, Burger King, Capri-Sun, American Express, to name a few high-profile clients.\n\nI bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to crafting integrated campaigns across Europe, Asia and the Americas, delivering bold ideas that connect brands with people.

Rafael Garcia Angulo

Hello there! I'm Rafael Angulo, aka Rafa. I'm a Brazilian creative art director. During my career, I had the opportunity to work in different markets as Europe, Asia and South America for a wide client-base, including BMW, Burger King, Capri-Sun, American Express, to name a few high-profile clients.\n\nI bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to crafting integrated campaigns across Europe, Asia and the Americas, delivering bold ideas that connect brands with people.

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Hello there! I’m Rafael Angulo, aka Rafa. I’m a Brazilian creative art director. During my career, I had the opportunity to work in different markets as Europe, Asia and South America for a wide client-base, including BMW, Burger King, Capri-Sun, American Express, to name a few high-profile clients.\n\nI bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to crafting integrated campaigns across Europe, Asia and the Americas, delivering bold ideas that connect brands with people.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Associate Creative Director at Iris Worldwide
May 1, 2025 - Present
Lead creative development for Samsung, Rohde & Schwarz and Alcon; oversee cross-functional teams in Munich; shape concepting, art direction and production across digital and traditional media.
Senior Art Director at David+Martin
December 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025
Created and led campaigns for Burger King, Cupra, Rauch Eistee and ING; concept development, art direction, and production across multiple markets; mentored junior creatives.
Senior Art Director at thjnk
May 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Led creative direction for Paulaner, Bionade and Curalie; developed integrated campaigns; collaborated with teams across disciplines.
Senior Art Director at Serviceplan Group
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
BMW Aftersales, Capri-Sun and Mövenpick campaigns; oversaw creative concepting and production; led cross-functional teams.
Art Director at Serviceplan Group
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
BMW Aftersales, Capri-Sun, Landliebe, SWM campaigns; contributed concepts and art direction across channels.
Junior Art Director at Serviceplan Group
June 1, 2016 - October 1, 2018
Capri-Sun, Landliebe, Penny, Mionetto campaigns; supported senior creatives in concepting and production.
Intern - Art Director at Ogilvy & Mather Japan (GK)
January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015
Supported Amex, Citizen, Condomania, ILOHAS, Lego, UPS and Viber campaigns; assisted on creative production.
Intern - Art Director at DAVID The Agency
April 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Supported Burger King, Converse, ETNA, (RED) and Sony campaigns; assisted in creative development and production.
Intern - Art Director at Ogilvy & Mather Japan (GK)
July 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Supported Citizen, EA Games, IBM, ILOHAS, Refugees in Japan and Viber campaigns; assisted on design and production.
Senior Marketing Analyst at TAM Fidelidade (FFP)
July 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013
Senior Marketing Analyst; supported marketing strategy and campaign analysis for Fidelidade products.
Group Analyst at TAM Fidelidade (FFP)
March 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012
Group Analyst; assisted in data analysis and market research for Fidelidade group campaigns.
Marketing Assistant / Marketing Analyst at Codere
August 1, 2007 - August 31, 2009
Marketing Assistant/Analyst; supported marketing activities and campaigns.
Intern - Art Director at AgESPM
May 1, 2006 - August 31, 2006
Intern - Art Director; supported creative projects.

Education

Portfolio Program at Miami Ad School Europe
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
MBA at Fundação Getúlio Vargas
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Graduation at ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009
Specialization at McGill University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

CLIO Awards - Bronze
January 1, 2015 - April 16, 2026
Future Lions 2015 - Shortlist
January 1, 2015 - April 16, 2026
ADC Germany 2015 - Silver
January 1, 2015 - April 16, 2026
Lürzer's Archive - Publication
January 1, 2015 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other