Rhea Hanges


Creative Director / Art


Rhea who? 

(rhea:RAY-UH) 


Passionate about visual storytelling,with a background as an art director, helping our clients come to life with visionary craft.

As a leader, using my background as an educator to lead from a place of curiosity, patience, enthusiasm, collaborating together to output strategic groundbreaking creative work.

Starting in 2003 as an Art Director. Currently with IPG HEALTH at FCB Health NY. Previously, DDB NY, McCann Health, Dentsu / mcgarrybowen, JWT Germany, Havas Worldwide, BBDO, Periscope. I also have freelanced with incredible agencies like 72andSunny, Vayner, Droga5, Saatchi & Saatchi, Decoded Advertising.

My proudest accomplishments came from working on the briefs no one else wanted to touch.  Making something great under the radar.(it’s always fun to surprise people with what COULD be done!)

In my after work hours I was a long-standing teacher at the Miami Ad School in Europe and North America where I grew and developed talent.

I live in Astoria Queens with my dog Beau. In my free time, dedicated to sports and nutrition using my online platform to coach others who want to get fit. Currently training for the Brooklyn Half Marathon. 


AWARDS / HONORS
2007, D&AD
2007, International Young Guns 
2007, International Applied Arts 
2007, Gold Addy, Silver Addy 
2007, Graphis New Talent 
2008, Gold Addy, Silver Addy 
2011, Luerzer's Archive
2011, D&AD
2012, DDP Germany Merit / Social Media 
2012, DDP Germany Merit / Consumer Marketing
2012, D&AD
2012, Cannes Shortlist
2012, Deutsche Post, Silver
2012, Lurzer’s Archive
2016, Gold, Bronze, Silver, Best in Show Addy
2017, Lurzer’s Archive
2019, Bronze,The Show MN