My name is Rafael Sosa.

First Generation Mexican-American Art Director, Designer, Musician, and all around creative guy. Born and raised in NYC, Currently in Queens. When I was in the fifth grade, we were asked what we wanted to dowhen  we grew up. I wrote down Veterinarian, Chef, Pianist, Artist. Somehow, all that plus a dash of sneaker collecting, movie watching and guitar shredding makes the Art Director you see today. 

My first crack at directing started when I was in my living room, planning out a cinematic battle between my bootleg Goku action figure and the Green Ranger riding atop Battle Cat from He-Man. And now, I bring that energy towards making award winning work that makes people laugh, cry, or buy a burger. 

During my downtime, you can find me playing guitar, drawing, getting the latest Jordans, saving Hyrule, or catching Pokémon.

Ask me about Star Wars, Pokémon, Sneakers, Comics, Films based on Comics, Video Games (Old and New), or whatever.

Email: rsosa100@gmail.com



Experience
Deutsch NY (2022 - Present)
FCB NY (Freelance 2022)
Mother LA (Freelance 2021)
R/GA (Freelance 2021)
Vaynermedia (2017-2020)
McCann NY (2016-2017)
Publicis NY (2015-2016)
Grey NY (2015)

Awards
Cannes Young Lions
Bronze Lion 2023

This Bud’s for 3
Cannes Lions
Silver Lion 2019
2x Bronze Lions 2019
Shortlist 2019

Clio Awards
Gold Award 2019
Silver Award 2019
2x Bronze Awards 2019

Clio Sports
2x Gold Awards 2020
4x Silver Awards 2020
Gold Award for Social Video

One Show
3x Shortlists 2020


Email: rsosa100@gmail.com