Robert Northam

VP Executive Creative Director at R/GA

London Area, United Kingdom

About

LDN based creative and systematic thinker playing at the intersection of brand, design and experience. Currently the Executive Creative Director leading our design practice at R/GA. With 20 years of experience, I help brands transform and grow. I like small teams, big challenges and getting my hands dirty. A proven creative leader focussed on scaling brands — I build, lead and mentor teams across disciplines to drive positive change. I’ve worked with some of the smartest people, asked the most stupid questions and helped Dr. Dre become a billionaire. A designer at heart — I think, make and craft with a human centric approach. I lead a team of designers to create brand identities, digital experiences, design systems and visual languages at the intersection of systems and stories. Along the way I’ve helped R/GA win Campaign UK Digital Innovation Agency of the Decade [2010—2020] and been awarded metal by Cannes Lions, Clios, D&AD, Eurobest and more.

Experience

  • R/GA (13 yrs 9 mos)
    • VP Executive Creative Director
      Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    • Executive Creative Director, Head of Visual Design
      Oct 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs

    • Group Creative Director, Head of Visual Design
      May 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Mentor at BIMA (British Interactive Media Association)
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Mentor at adplist.org
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

  • Director at Robert Northam Ltd
    Jan 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 6 mos

  • Art Director (freelance) at Razorfish
    Oct 2012 - Oct 2012 · 1 mo