Rene began his music career as a DJ and sound designer for fashion designers in New York, London, Milan and Paris. His ability to seek out genre-bending tracks, craft remixes and create eclectic soundscapes for the runway soon caught the attention of Tom Ford, who hired Rene as musical director for his Gucci, YSL and Tom Ford brands. Other runway clients have included Diane Von Furstenberg, Hugo Boss, Thierry Mugler, Tommy Hilfiger, John Varvatos, Betsey Johnson, Marchesa, Cushnie Et Ochs, Z Zegna and others.
Rene has also provided original scores and sound design for a number of global advertising campaigns including Tom Ford Beauty, Victoria Beckham, YSL, Givenchy, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, NARS, Giorgio Armani, Topshop, Clinique and others.
Rene currently resides in Los Angeles and has written and produced songs for Conway (Columbia), ARO (Aimee Osbourne) and has collaborated with Lady Gaga, Nile Rodgers, Daya, Beth Ditto, Sia, Dragonette and other artists. He continues to collaborate with designers and brands around the globe.