About me

Marcus "Kawa" Kawamura. Creative Director / Art Director, 25+ years. A decade at AlmapBBDO São Paulo and leadership roles at Crispin Porter + Bogusky (Adage Agency of the Decade), building systematic brand work for Volkswagen, PepsiCo, Havaianas, Infiniti, and Verizon. #3 most-awarded ECD in North America (One Club), Top 30 globally (D&AD).

Leads by doing, hands-on creative direction paired with team mentorship, not vision from a distance. Background spans automotive, CPG, telecom, and beverage, with healthcare range added at Area 23 and Razorfish Health (Publicis Health).

Currently building Push the Button dot now, a creative hub designed and coded solo. Open to contract and freelance engagements, NYC-based, hybrid. But 100% open for freelance gigs. Portfolio: marcuskawamura dot com