# Christopher Clare > VP, Head of Design at Threads • Investor • Ex: Facebook, Skype, Microsoft, Motorola Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/christopherclare Over a decade of experience in user experience, visual and brand design, the focus remains on creating intuitive and visually compelling products. Currently at Meta, as the head of Design for Threads. Previously the design Leader for the Community Product Group and Foundation org —key platforms that supported the company’s shift to a community-driven mission. Collaborating with teams and moderators enabled the development of safe, inclusive, and thriving digital spaces. The commitment to design excellence and community empowerment continues to drive impactful outcomes at Threads. ## Work Experience ### VP, Head of Design @ Threads Jan 2025 – Present | Menlo Park, California, United States ### VP, Product Design @ Facebook Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Menlo Park, California, United States ### Director, Product Design - Facebook Foundation Design @ Facebook Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Menlo Park, California, United States Head of Facebook Foundation Design ### Director, Product Design - Head of Communities Design @ Facebook Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Menlo Park, California Head of Design - Communities Product Group ### Product Design Manager @ Facebook Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 | Menlo Park, California Head of Design for FB Groups ### Creative Director @ Motorola Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Sunnyvale, California Responsible for the global visual language for Motorola's product portfolio across Web, Mobile and Wearables, as well as a key stakeholder in the Brand, Packaging and I.D. visual language. Overseeing the digital creative from Motorola's design studios in Sunnyvale, Chicago, São Paulo and Beijing. Key Projects: - Global visual language for both Moto and Droid franchises - Web redesign - Brand & Portfolio strategy - Digital media strategy (Wallpaper and "Moodle") ### Senior Design Manager - Skype @ Microsoft Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area - Palo Alto Managing a team of UX (visual and interaction) designers in London, Seattle and Palo Alto responsible for the Skype Android client, Skype Translator client and the product brand team which was tasked to define the future brand and product strategy for Skype and Lync’s product portfolio. Developing compelling and inspiring design concepts to redefine the way we communicate. Finding fresh new technologies and creative ways of engaging with customers on a visual and emotional level. Key Projects: - Head of Android & Brand design team - Skype Translator client - New product strategy for Skype & Lync’s portfolio - Unifying the brand and product experience across Microsoft, Skype & Lync - Building and developing a new creative design team ### Senior Visual Designer @ Skype Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 Working with a Creative Director and a small team of visual designers to define Skype’s next generation global visual language and unified cross platform experience. Lead designer on the Windows 8 Modern client working with Mobile, TV and Web design leads to define a unified cross platform experience. Key Projects: - Co-author of Skype’s new Brand and Global Visual Language document - Lead designer for the Windows 8 Modern app - Lead designer for Skype’s flagship desktop clients (Windows & Mac) - Cross platform unification across mobile, tablet and large screen devices ### Design Manager, Group @ CMC Markets Jan 2005 – Jan 2011 Acting Creative Director for the Group, running a successful in-house studio supporting the global business. Responsible for all aspects of creative, brand, print and web designs to support the business in 17 different markets around the world. Developing compelling and inspiring design concepts with robust commercial rationales, discovering fresh new technologies and creative ways of engaging with customers on a visual and emotional level. Direct and matrix management of design teams across the group including permanent and contract resources and agency relationships. Providing creative direction and hands on design time whilst working alongside Purple and AKQA creative agencies. Key Projects: - Global re-brand including full brand guidelines. - New website creation including global templates and guidelines. - Creative development of SEO, social media and digital distribution models. - Launch campaign, which reached a full years target after only 11 weeks. - Creating an in-house global studio and creative management process. - Negotiating and establishing a Group-wide photography plan with Corbis and Getty images. ### Design Lead @ CMC Markets Jan 2005 – Jan 2010 Responsible for leading a global concept design team of 7 designers, based in London and Sydney, in creating aesthetic and commercially-driven designs for print, web, video and other appropriate mediums to support commercial targets, particularly within acquisition and retention marketing. Providing creative direction and hands on design time on all major briefs. Key Projects: - Trading IQ - Award winning education brand and packaging design. - Establishing a group wide Print Management process – working from China. - Global website design and roll out across the group. - Campaign creation, including bespoke landing pages and interactive online banners. - 2009 Annual report design. ### Senior Designer @ CMC Markets Jan 2005 – Jan 2008 Design lead responsible for all aspects of marketing, web and print design. Running through the lifecycle of a project from brief through to delivery, (in line with W3C standards and WAI guidelines where appropriate, and following the appropriate print lifecycle as required), taking into consideration usability issues at all times. Participating in project initiation using creative whiteboard sessions, hand sketches and other tools. Key Projects: - Through the line Campaign creation and production for the group - Global office launch in 8 different markets - 2008 Annual Report design, art direction and artworking - Corporate Brochure design, art direction and artworking ### Freelance Designer @ Chris Clare Design Jan 2004 – Jan 2008 Ongoing freelance work ### Founder, Partner and Graphic Designer @ Inodesign Design agency Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 Graphic design agency co-founded with two designers. Specilizing in branding, print and publication design. Clients ranged from small start-up businesses to large global and educational organizations. Clients include: - Gizziano and Girling - Bespoke, hand-made shoe designers. - Coca-Cola - The University of Northampton - Unique Magazine - Webedu - educational web design ## Education ### 1st Class in Graphic Communication University of Northampton ### Talking Digital: Walking Digital D&AD Professional Development programme ### Graphic Design in Graphic Design Drexel University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chrisclaredesign - Portfolio: http://www.chrisclaredesign.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/christopherclare JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/christopherclare/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13