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Helen Prior

Helen Prior

Textile Design Director

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New York City, New YorkMember since August 23, 2025
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About

Accomplished textile designer and ceramicist with 20+ years of experience leading design and product development across the fashion and interiors industries. Proven expertise in textile innovation, print and color direction, and sustainable product development. Skilled in guiding projects from concept through production, managing teams, and collaborating with world-class designers and brands. Seeking a full-time role where creativity and leadership can drive innovative, high-quality collections.

Experience

Helen Prior is a British-born textile designer and ceramicist with over 20 years of experience creating distinctive prints and patterns for fashion and home. She has collaborated with leading designers, including many years with Anna Sui, and is recognized for her expertise in color storytelling, branding, and the use of vintage references to inspire original artwork. Beyond fashion, Helen develops textiles, wallpapers, and ceramics that blend artistry with functionality, drawing inspiration from the natural world and her historical textile archive.

Her work spans freelance, consultancy, and licensing, where she brings creativity, vision, and cohesion to every project.

Education

BA Hons Degree in Fashion and Textiles, Middlesex University, UK

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