I’m Rachel

But you can call me Bougie.

I’m a Denver-based Art Director who believes that playing it safe is the quickest way to be forgotten. As one of my favorite quotes goes, “You can be cautious or you can be creative.” I know which one I pick.

Over the last 8+ years, I’ve traded caution for curiosity, helping brands like Burger King, Corona, Ace Hardware, and Metro by T-Mobile connect with people in fresh, surprising ways. Originally from the Florida swamps and shaped by the Chicago agency grind, I’m currently making things happen at Cactus. My work is fueled by the same adrenaline that pushes me to jump out of planes, summit 14ers, chase powder on my board, or bungee jump through a cloud forest.

Let’s build something bold.
👋 rmbourgeois.designs@gmail.com

Experience

Sr. Art Director
@ Cactus
2026 - Present

Art Director
@ Cactus
2024 - 2026

Jr. Art Director
@ BarkelyOKRP
2022 - 2024

Graphic Designer
@ New Wave Agency
2019 - 2021

Education

Denver Ad School
Art Director
2021 - 2022

University of Florida
B.S. in Advertising
Minor in Graphic Design
2014 - 2018

Just how dedicated am I?

When a project’s budget suddenly vanished, my partner and I didn't scrap our idea, instead we went rogue. We built an entire miniature world from scratch. We cast tiny characters, shot it, edited it, (with the lovely help our of camera man Ben) and then literally flooded the whole set just to get the perfect shot.

The spot never did air, but it proved one thing: I will give everything to the craft.