About us

Transforming Brands With Creative Storytelling and Inspiring Leadership

With over 30 years of experience developing successful branding and marketing campaigns, our work has been making a difference for decades.

Our mission

Creative services that generate sales

We are motivated to understand our clients' goals and needs, and to use the power of creativity to make each one a success.

Professional journey

Track Record Of Success

Decades of success inspiring confidence, increasing engagement and driving sales with highly effective Branding, Marketing and Product Development solutions.

McDonalds Greeting Cards

After a nationwide contest, all 5 of my hand-drawn designs were selected to be printed for a holiday promotion by MCDONALDS CORPORATION.

August 1991

Lead Artist - Tristopher’s Greetings

Chicago Wolves Hockey Logo

Was hired by Grant Mulvey, an owner of the club, to enhance and improve the logo that had been designed by a local studio. My version is still in use today.

July 1993

Art Director - Classic Screen Printing

Award-Winning Art Department

Hired to establish new Art Department and create all branding, marketing and trade show assets for the Industrial Division. Presented with an internal award for branding success.

Summer 2000

Art Director - Rust Oleum Corporation

Most Profitable Artist

As the only artist on staff that directed both Creative and Production projects I was consistently the most profitable artist in the agency, in terms of billable hours.

Spring 2006

Design & Production Manager - Source, Inc.

50% Sales Increase

Refresh of the branding for the iconic Tripoley board game generated 50% increase in sales over the previous year and gained additional space on shelf at major retailers.

Winter 2010

Art Director - Cadaco Games

Marketing Wins Checkered Flag

Designed the assets for the “Stops Rust Sweepstakes” a cross-platform marketing campaign for RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION that generated 3,000 likes and 500 shares .

Winter 2016

Art Director - Cadaco Games

The Marketing Grand Slam

Achieved 15% increase in social media followers and a 50% increase in member participation for GLENBROOK RACQUET CLUB. Grew online sales by 35% in first year for the sister sports equipment business.

Summer 2018

Kempler Creative Services

Branding With Heart Of Gold

Conceptualized, launched and managed ecommerce platform to help musicians during Covid. Designed hundreds of custom logos for DTG printing. Raised nearly $100K for over 100 artists that joined the website.

Spring 2021

Kempler Creative Services / Wang Dang Doodle Tees

Music Marketing Success

Improved e-mail sales by 30% over previous year for the Chicago music label DELMARK RECORDS with enticing and effective marketing campaigns.

Spring 2023

Kempler Creative Services

Meet The Founder

Hi, my name is Scott Kempler.

I’m a Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and the founder of Kempler Creative Services.

With over 30 years of experience developing highly successful branding and marketing campaigns, across digital and traditional channels, my work has been making a difference for decades.

My passion is in translating business objectives into inspiring visual narratives that generate confidence, engagement and sales. I excel at managing projects from brainstorming and presentations through execution and analysis, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where ideas can flourish and everyone can succeed. 

I take a holistic approach to creativity, focusing on understanding the core business goals, the audience, and the competition for every client. This allows me to develop a creative vision that is compelling to the target market. I also consider sales and marketing perspectives in the creative process so that each campaign achieves the maximum tangible results. 

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