I’m Ed Cowburn, a Creative Director and designer with 15+ years’ experience leading brand identity, campaigns, and product storytelling across fashion, sport, and lifestyle. I blend big-picture strategy with hands-on direction, from concept and shoots to digital-first content and production. As founder of Acid FC, I create design-led moments at the intersection of design, heritage, and community, collaborating with global brands and mentoring teams to deliver award-winning work that resonates with audiences.…

Ed Cowburn

I’m Ed Cowburn, a Creative Director and designer with 15+ years’ experience leading brand identity, campaigns, and product storytelling across fashion, sport, and lifestyle. I blend big-picture strategy with hands-on direction, from concept and shoots to digital-first content and production. As founder of Acid FC, I create design-led moments at the intersection of design, heritage, and community, collaborating with global brands and mentoring teams to deliver award-winning work that resonates with audiences.…

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I’m Ed Cowburn, a Creative Director and designer with 15+ years’ experience leading brand identity, campaigns, and product storytelling across fashion, sport, and lifestyle. I blend big-picture strategy with hands-on direction, from concept and shoots to digital-first content and production.

As founder of Acid FC, I create design-led moments at the intersection of design, heritage, and community, collaborating with global brands and mentoring teams to deliver award-winning work that resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Consultant at Leeds United
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Directed casualwear collections and campaign creative for official merchandise. Delivered styling and storytelling featured in Hypebeast, Soccerbible, and national press.
Creative Director at Acid FC
January 1, 2018 - Present
Founded design-led brand blending lifestyle, fashion, and cultural storytelling. Built brand identity and campaign strategy, leading creative across collections, shoots, and activations. Directed collaborations with Leeds United, Chicago Bears, FC St. Pauli, and others. Integrated AI and digital tools into creative workflows for scalable production.
Founder & Designer at Milltag
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2021
Established lifestyle/sport apparel brand with global reach. Directed identity, campaigns, and collaborations with Joy Division, Pixies, and Motörhead. Oversaw end-to-end production, photoshoots, and brand storytelling.

Education

Graphic Design at Camberwell College London
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
Graphic Design at Camberwell College London
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

Qualifications

D&AD Wood Pencil
January 1, 2024 - January 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other
    Overview of my work
    Including football kit design for Adidas, Puma, Leeds United, Chicago Bears. Plus brand design and illustration throughout my extensive career. graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer…