CREATIVE DIRECTOR / 3D GENERALIST

Hello! I'm Scott Rachwalski [ rock•wall•ski ]
I'm a Creative Director / 3D Generalist focused on CG integration, photography, design, and new technology. Currently based in Chicago, IL.
My career focus has been building teams and engaging with clients to develop creative solutions within commercial advertising; Primarily using design methodologies, emerging technologies, storytelling, and various toolsets (CG, Photography, & VFX) to create ads and experiences that engage the audience. My experience a department head and team lead has also provided a background in developing production strategies, pipeline development, copywriting, CAD workflows, audio production, and digital location capture / photogrammetry.... oh and I love (like?) making a good pitch deck too.
In the last few years I've shifted my focus to more procedural, generative, and experiential explorations of digital media; primarily using Houdini.
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I currently work as a freelance creative artist / motion designer solving content solutions for event and product campaign launches; currently with Apple on their Visual Development team. I've previously worked on brands such as Cadillac, Verizon, Porsche, US Army, CheezIt, Harley-Davidson, International® Trucks, Navistar, Inc., Moen, Lowe's, iRobot, Belkin, Wilson, Trek, SC Johnson, Motorola, General Electric, Staples, Jockey, and others.
Please contact me for work or collaboration inquiries.
SOFTWARE
3D
Houdini
Maya
Substance
Zbrush
Reality Capture
RENDERING
Redshift
VRay
Arnold
Deadline
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COMPOSITING
Nuke
After Effects
GENERAL / MISC
G-Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere
PTGui