Vice President Design (temporary/interim)

About Clare V.

Clare V. is a line of accessible-luxury pieces born and based in sunny Los Angeles, California. Led by founder Clare Vivier, Clare V. is a distinctive reflection of Clare’s unique background, passions, and vision. More than 10 years ago, Clare started making the types of bags she wanted but couldn’t find anywhere. As the brand grew, she proudly kept production local to Los Angeles, meanwhile forging partnerships with local and global organizations working to make a positive difference in the world. Today, Clare V. remains committed to conscious practices while creating collections that are bold yet enduring, elevated yet accessible, and irresistibly charming yet rooted in everyday practicality. The brand headquarters is located in the Silver Lake/Frogtown area of Los Angeles and is actively led by Clare Vivier.

The Interim Vice President of Design is responsible for managing the design team and ensuring

development execution of the Creative Director’s seasonal design vision and strategy across the

handbag, SLG, and apparel collections. This role translates the Creative Director’s vision into

commercially successful collections while balancing creativity, innovation, operational efficiency,

and business objectives.

The Interim VP of Design partners closely with Merchandising, Product Development,

Production, Planning, and Executive Leadership to ensure collections align with brand strategy,

calendar milestones, profitability goals, and customer needs.

This is an interim appointment from mid-October 2026 to mid-March 2027, including a defined

overlap period at both the commencement and conclusion of the term to facilitate a

comprehensive transition with the full-time VP. Clare V. is seeking a candidate with established

familiarity with the brand and a thorough understanding of product development processes,

enabling them to contribute meaningfully from the outset.