• LUKE TAKAHASHI - Creative Director

    Luke is one of the founding members of rG. With over 20 years in the advertising industry, he has built a name for himself as one of the preeminent designers in the industry. His career started in the late 1990’s when he joined Impiric Interactive based in Irvine, California where he worked on the Lincoln and Mercury brands. From there he later joined Wunderman and was one of the key designers on the Sony, El Pollo Loco and Taco Bell brands. While at Wunderman he was once again reunited with the Lincoln/Mercury brands where he helped the agency win not only win the annual Belding Award, but also many Orange County Ad Awards. Luke’s work on the Mercury Mountaineer was also published in Graphis Design Annual.

    He later Joined Y&R as an Art Director where his 3D motion design, post-production, compositing and editing work was highlighted with work on brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Mattel and Callaway Golf.

    Most recently Luke worked with John Doyle as part of the Labyrinth Worldwide global creative network where he worked on campaigns for Mitsubishi, Intel, MasterCard, Mobil, Verizon, Smith/Barney, US Army and Kohls.

    Luke has also worked on projects with agencies McCann Erickson NY, BBDO, Wong Doody and Saatchi & Saatchi.

    If he’s not traveling to surf he can be found riding around the back roads of Southern California on his motorcycle with his wife Lucy.

  • ISAIAH TAKAHASHI - CG & Design Director

    Isaiah is one of the founding members, as well as the CG Director at rG. He leads the team that is responsible for much of the 3D motion design and compositing that comes out of the rG lab.

    His career started in 2002 where he joined Wunderman as a motion graphic designer. He worked on the Sony, Lincoln, Mercury, El Pollo Loco and Taco Bell accounts. It was here that he began expanding his 3D knowledge and abilities. In 2003 he joined Y&R where he went to work on Jaguar, Land Rover, Mattel and Callaway. In 2005 he joined Labyrinth Worldwide where he worked on campaigns for Mitsubishi, Intel, MasterCard, Mobil, Verizon, Smith/Barney, US Army and Kohls.

    Isaiah has also worked on projects with agencies McCann Erickson NY, BBDO, Wong Doody and Saatchi & Saatchi.

    A photographer in his free time. You can find him out taking pictures, trying to sneak more toys past his wife, or teaching his kids the ways of The Force.

  • CHRIS HAAG - Creative Director // Motion Designer & 3D Animator

    Haag is one of the core designers in the Related Grey network. His strong interactive design skills are grounded in his formal fine arts and graphic design education. Prior to joining rG, Haag worked as a freelance consultant for Labyrinth Worldwide, a global design network based out of New York.

    Currently, Chris works with rG on all areas of the design process, which includes, but is not limited to, web-based interactive design, television post-production design, traditional campaign development and CGI compositing. He is also the official coffee brew master for the rG team.

    If he’s not busy working until the wee hours of the morning, Haag can be found canvassing the Southern California coastline for some decent waves to surf.

  • RUSSELL LANGLEY - PRODUCTION MANAGER

    Russell is one of the newest members to the rG clan. As rG's Project Manager he brings fresh strategic thinking to every project we produce. He has very strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving approach. Prior to joining rG, Russell worked as a Transportation Operations Management Associate at Amazon where he worked on many optimization projects. Currently, Russell Works with rG on all current projects & new business development.

    If he is not busy working on strategizing the next move on current or future projects, he can be found improving upon his knowledge of business through college courses or hitting up the local sushi bar. Reach out to Russell for anything rG related.

  • DAVID TAKAHASHI - EDITOR // 3D ANIMATOR & MOTION DESIGNER

    The youngest of the Takahashi clan, David emerged from a creative design dynasty. Having spent the better part of his life learning from his brothers, David brings a youthful passion and vision to the Related Grey team. An expert in detailed 3D modeling, 4K and multi-layer editing, compositing and cinematography along with directing multi camera production shoots. David is a key part of the team and is particularly adept at bringing complex concepts to life.

    David also supports the rG team in web-based interactive design, television post-production design, traditional campaign development and CGI compositing for companies such as Oakley, KIA, Sanuk, Fugoo, Anaheim Ducks and Nike.

    Besides being a great digital designer, he’s also the resident ping-pong master in the office – in case you are looking for lessons.oes here

  • JOSEPH ‘JOE’ GODINEZ - JR. CINEMATOGRAPHER // MOTION DESIGNER // 3D ANIMATOR

    The young gun mastering several media disciplines across the digital landscape. From camera equipment to gaming engines Joe is the jack of all trades under the rG roof. What makes Joe a strong asset to the crew is his eye for detail and follow-through. With a primary focus in cinematography and cine-cam shooting, Joe carries his creativity over to the editing bay, high resolution compositing and 3D animation.

    When he’s not chained to his desk at rG, Joseph is bouncing around the LA/SoCal area with a tight crew of friends shooting & creating in the outdoors.Description goes here

  • TRENTON KILLMAN - JUNIOR 3D DESIGNER

    Former Low Voltage Electrician Apprentice, I attended California State University Long Beach but left to chase my passion in Visual FX. Currently attending Gnomon, school of VFX, where I am studying Compositing, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Motion Design.

    Joined the RG team July 1, 2022

    Programs: Blender, Adobe Suite, Unreal Engine

    Outside of the office I like to stomp on fools in video games like Super Smash Bros., Halo, and Fall Guys when I’m feeling quirky. Skateboarding and Basketball are two other hobbies of mine that I try to work on whenever I can.