Ella Kirk

Ella Kirk is an accomplished professional in the field of color design and textile development, currently serving as Director of Color Design for Global Women's Lifestyle at Nike since October 2018. With prior experience at adidas and SUGOI as a Contract Specialist and Senior Colour & Graphics Artist respectively, Ella has demonstrated expertise in creating compelling concepts and seasonal palettes driven by consumer insights. Ella's career also includes freelance roles in textile and graphic design at Fabletics, Free People, and GENTLE FAWN, alongside a significant tenure at Kit and Ace as a Textile Design Illustrator, where collaboration across various departments was key. Ella holds a Bachelor of Arts in Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design from Leeds College of Art and Design, further complementing a diverse skill set in market research, trend analysis, and a strong focus on visual storytelling through color and graphics.