Helen Richards Rees

Helen Richards Rees is an accomplished designer with extensive experience in the footwear industry, currently serving as the Head of Design for the Women’s Premium Product Category at C. & J. CLARK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED since September 2017. Helen has held various senior design roles within the Clarks brand, including Senior Designer for the Clarks Global Retail Collection and the Clarks Narrative Collection, where the focus was on delivering stylish yet comfortable products. Helen's design expertise was further developed through freelance positions with notable companies such as GAP Inc., Pringle, and ISA, as well as a foundational role as a Design Consultant at The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Helen holds an MA in Womenswear, Footwear from the Royal College of Art and a BA(Hons) in Footwear & Accessories Design, Marketing, and Product Development from Cordwainers College.