Clarks appoints Set Free Richardson as creative specialist
The Clarks footwear brand has appointed Set free Richardson as a Clarks Originals creative specialist.
The artist and film maker will be working with Clarks’ brand team on specific creative projects and will also be producing live events and acting as an ambassador, with a special focus on art, hip hop and basketball.
Based in New York’s Brooklyn, Richardson is the creative director and founder of Compound and has previously collaborated with Clarks on a short film as well as a brand activation at Art Basel Miami.
Tara McRae, Clarks chief marketing and digital officer, said: “We’re delighted to announce that Free will join the Clarks team in his role as Clarks Originals creative specialist.
“Working hand in hand with Free on our now multi award-winning Clarks and New York short film which was a triumphant experience, and the start of a working relationship that we felt could only go from strength to strength. We already have lots lined up with Free for the coming year and I cannot wait to see what we can achieve together.”
