Ruth Costello

Ruth Costello has a diverse range of work experience in creative and design roles. Ruth is currently working as a Creative Director at King & Partners since 2022. Prior to that, they served as a Creative Director & Partner at Eleven Madison Park from 2021 to 2022, where they led a variety of creative, content, and marketing initiatives. Ruth also launched the new DTC brand Eleven Madison Home and established a new Creative & Content department.

From 2021 to 2021, Ruth worked as a Creative Director at Life House, a hotel technology start-up. Ruth spearheaded the creative efforts and redefined global brand guidelines, tone of voice, and social media playbooks. Ruth also built and hired a new Creative & Content department.

Before that, they served as a Design Director at Revolver New York from 2020 to 2021, leading branding and design projects for various clients in the hospitality, residential, and corporate sectors.

From 2013 to 2020, Ruth worked as a Freelance Creative Director, taking on brand and design projects for startup clients and individuals. Ruth also gained agency experience at Scheybeler + Co in London.

Ruth's career also includes roles at Soho House & Co, where they served as Global Design Director from 2017 to 2019, overseeing creative for the company's global locations. Ruth also held positions as Global Head of Design and Art Direction from 2015 to 2017 and Global Graphic Designer from 2014 to 2015 at the same company. Additionally, they worked as a Mentor at Creative Mentor Network from 2018 to 2019.

Their earlier experience includes serving as a Creative at Timothy Everest from 2008 to 2013, where they managed graphic and digital output and worked on collaborative projects with international brands. Ruth also held roles as a Studio Assistant, Sales, at Tatty Devine from 2007 to 2008 and as a Studio Assistant at Preen in 2007, where they gained experience in fashion design and production.

Overall, Ruth Costello has a strong background in creative direction, brand strategy, design, and content development, with experience across various industries and a proven track record of successful projects and team leadership.

Ruth Costello attended Howell's School in Llandaff from 1997 to 2004. In 2005, they enrolled at the University of Brighton where they pursued a degree in Fashion Design with Business Studies until 2009. In addition to their time at the University of Brighton, Ruth also studied at UWE, Bristol from 2005 to 2006 as part of a Foundation program in Art & Design.