I'm Helen and I am happy to connect with you
I provide mentoring to illustrators, guiding them in portfolio development, promotion, building industry connections, and securing commissions.
Drawing on my experience as a Creative Director at HarperCollins Publishing and an Illustration Agent at The Bright Agency, I bring a wealth of industry knowledge to help illustrators achieve their creative career goals.
I will help you create your strongest work so that you can work on dream projects in advertising, branding, editorial, publishing, and children's books.
I also offer representation to a select few illustrators who love what they do.
Helen Biles
Mentoring for illustrators,
fine artists and graphic designers
Industry Experience
I have secured 2000+ creative projects for artists illustrators & graphic designers in the publishing, editorial and advertising industries.
I have mentored and developed over 150 illustrators, artists and graphic designers to achieve their career goals, developing their portfolios, connecting them to clients and securing commissions and in-house roles.
Prior Roles
The Bright Agency, Illustration Agent & Studio Manager, London
Gecko Design Agency, Graphic Designer, Vientiane, Laos
HarperCollins Publishers, Creative director, Sydney, Australia
Investor Info Design Studio, Graphic Designer & Art Director, Sydney
Gillard Welch Design Studio, Graphic Designer, London
Marie Claire Magazine, Graphic Designer, London
FHM Magazine, Graphic Designer, London
Zest Magazine, Junior Designer, London
Education
Masters in Fine Art
University of New South Wales
UNSW School of Art & Design is a leading art and design school, producing critically acclaimed artists, designers and media creators.
BA (Hons) Design Communications
Nottingham Trent University
One of the world’s leading art and design schools, influencing, inspiring and innovating for over 175 years.
Contact Me
I serve an international client base from my base in Dorset, UK
enquiries@helenbiles.com
Tel. & WhatsApp: +44 (0)7943 926 886