Camm serves as the Chief Creative Officer at Kepler Group, where he is spearheading the development of Kepler Creative. This premier AI-enhanced creative service offering combines Kepler’s industry-leading data and insights capabilities with world-class design and innovative production processes. Prior to joining Kepler in 2023, he was the Executive Creative Director for Kohler Company, where he developed a high-performance team ready to conquer the challenges and opportunities of the connected age. His leadership accelerated the digital evolution and record growth of Kohler Co’s Kitchen & Bath, Power, and Hospitality brands, and earned recognition such as Emmy, Telly, Graphis, and Communication Arts awards. Prior to joining Kohler in 2017, he was ECD and Creative Director of International Relationships for Chicago’s Digital Kitchen—a digital creative agency and 2016’s Addy’s Chicago Agency of The Year. There, he led the strategic development and production of breakthrough content and experiences for entertainment and brand clients. His lifelong passion for craft, curiosity and strategic mindset has led Camm to drive strong teams and award-worthy impact. His Digital Kitchen team was honored by the Emmys, Effies, and Cannes Lions. His work has also appeared in Communication Arts annuals and the Sundance Film Festival, and he’s been recognized by the One Club, Type Directors Club, and Art Directors Club as one of 50 global “Young Guns.” He created and co-Executive Produced an original TV series on A&E Network. He created a charitable organization that supports 50 non-profits fighting for social and environmental justice. This work has been recognized by MoveOn.org, Oprah, and various news outlets. He has a master’s degree in design from Cranbrook Academy of Art, where he was a Design Insight Foundation scholar, and lives in Cedarburg, WI with his wife and kids.
Kepler Group
Chief Creative Officer 2023 – Present • Global
Kohler Co.
Executive Creative Director 2018 – 2023 • Kohler, WI
Creative Director 2017 – 2018 • Kohler, WI
DigitalKitchen
Creative Director Intl. Relationships 2016 – 2017 • Global
Executive Creative Director 2010 – 2016 • Chicago, IL
Creative Director 2008 – 2010 • Chicago, IL
Associate Creative Director 2006 – 2008 • Chicago, IL
Senior Creative 2005 – 2006 • Chicago, IL
Freelance Creative Sept 2003 – May 2005 • Chicago, IL
Jr Creative May 2003 – Sept 2003 • Chicago, IL
Creative Intern Jan 2003 – May 2003 • Chicago, IL
2024
Emmy Award Branded Content — Short Form
Graphis Advertising Awards Gold
2023
Telly Awards Gold, Branded Content — Corporate Image
Telly Awards Gold, Branded Content — Business to Consumer
Telly Awards Gold, Online Commercials — Products and Services
Telly Awards Silver, Branded Content – Wellness
Telly Awards Silver, Branded Content – Promotional
Telly Awards Silver, Craft– Editing
Telly Awards Silver, Craft– Cinematography
Telly Awards Silver, Craft– Directing
Telly Awards Silver, Regional TV — General
Telly Awards Silver, Non-broadcast – Social Responsibility
Telly Awards Bronze, Branded Content – Commercials
Telly Awards Bronze, Branded Content – 3D Animation
EX Awards Gold, Trade Show Environment
ADDY Awards Gold, Commercial, Single Spot
Graphis Photography Awards Platinum
Communication Arts Photography Annual, Featured
ADDY Awards Gold, Internet Commercial, Single Spot
ADDY Awards Gold, Internet Commercial, Campaign
KBIS Awards Best of Show, Best Booth
Exhibitor Awards Best of CES
2022
Telly Awards Gold, Non-broadcast — 3D animation
Telly Awards Gold, Local TV
Telly Awards Gold, TV Campaign — Business-to-consumer
Telly Awards Gold, TV Campaign — Household Products
Telly Awards Silver, Non-broadcast — Workplace Culture
Telly Awards Silver, TV Campaign — Household Products
Telly Awards Silver, TV Campaign — Household Products
Telly Awards Bronze, Social Video Series
Telly Awards Bronze, Non-broadcast — Documentary
Telly Awards Bronze, Non-broadcast — Hybrid Events
United Adworkers Award Animation or Motion/VFX
United Adworkers Award Social Media Content
United Adworkers Award Print Advertising
United Adworkers Award Integrated 360º Campaign
United Adworkers Award Video :15-:30
United Adworkers Award Video :15-:30
United Adworkers Award Video :15-:30
Emmy Award Nominee, Single Spot
Graphis Award Silver, Packaging
Dieline Award Shortlist
2021
PAC Award Brand Marketing, Premium|Luxury
United Adworkers Award Social Media Ads
United Adworkers Award Corporate Communications
United Adworkers Award Integrated 360º Campaign
United Adworkers Award Video :15-:30
Telly Award Silver, Social Video – Social Impact
Telly Award Silver, Social Video – Series
Telly Award Silver, Social Video – Arts & Entertainment
Telly Award Bronze, Regional TV Campaign
NACD Packaging Award Gold, Household Products
2020
Emmy Award Arts/Entertainment Programming
Graphis Advertising Annual Award Platinum, Video
Graphis Advertising Annual Award Gold, Video
Graphis Advertising Annual Award Gold, Video
Graphis Advertising Annual Award Gold, Print
Graphis Advertising Annual Award Gold, Print
Graphis Advertising Annual Award Gold, Print
Communication Arts Annual Featured
Communication Arts Annual Featured
Telly Award Gold, TV Commercial
Telly Award Gold, Online Commercial
Telly Award Gold, Online Commercial
Telly Award Gold, Social Video Series
Telly Award Bronze, TV Commercial
2019
United Adworkers Award Integrated Campaign
United Adworkers Award Digital Video Campaign
2018
United Adworkers Award Digital Video Campaign
United Adworkers Award Digital Video Campaign
2017
Cablefax Faxie Award Finalist
Synopsis Imagination Award Digital Video Campaign
2016
Chicago Addy Awards Agency of The Year
Hugo Television Awards Gold
Event Technology Awards Silver, Best Use of Technology
Fortune Top 5 VR Experiences
Digital Hollywood Best in VR
2015
Promax BDA Gold
One Show Merit
Design Annual, Communication Arts Featured
2013
Facebook Studio Awards Finalist
Chicago Addy Awards Silver, Digital Marketing
2011
Art Directors Club Young Guns 9
2010
Television Association for Marketing Awards Gold
Television Association for Marketing Awards Bronze
Effie Gold
iab MIXX Awards Best in Show
The Webby Awards People's Choice Award
2009
The Type Director's Club Featured, Typography 29
2008
Emmy Awards Nominee
The Type Directors Club TDC Award
Communication Arts Featured, Design Annual
2007
IDN Pro Magazine Featured
2006
Promax BDA Silver
Promax BDA Silver
Graphis Featured, Poster Annual
2005
Communication Arts Featured
Project Credits Here
2003-2005
Cranbrook Academy of Art
MFA, Design
Design Insight Scholar
1999-2003
Illinois Wesleyan University
BFA, Design & Art History
Magna Cum Laude
"It's impossible to describe the raw talent that Camm possesses. Any organization that brings Camm on board gains ten times the talent they thought they were getting. Besides wearing every hat in the creative closet, he carries himself with the calm and thoughtfulness of a seasoned therapist." Read more…
- Anthony Vitagliano Founder At Tonos, Former ECD, Digital Kitchen
"He is, simply put, one of the most talented individuals I have ever met. One of the lucky few who can actually access both sides of the brain, Camm creates beautifully crafted and intellectually informed solutions that fill agency’s award shelves and client’s coffers." Read more…
- Jeff Long Former ECD Digital Kitchen 2002-2014
"When looking at talented creatives in our industry, there are very few who compare to Camm. His creative skill is one based in art and on strategic insights. He doesn’t just develop commercials or advertisements or installations. He creates interactions that move culture. He tells stories. He inspires audiences to engage. Plus, Camm can work across any canvas." Read more…
- Jeff Brecker SVP, Managing Director, R/GA, Former MD, Digital Kitchen