Head of AI & Design Innovation for Handbags and Accessories
Los Angeles, CA
A fast-growing handbag and accessories brand platform is hiring a senior leader to modernize product development through AI and smart systems design. Reporting to the CEO, this role will transform how handbags move from concept to commercialization, improving speed, margin visibility, and creative confidence.
This is not about chasing AI trends. It’s about building better product creation infrastructure for fashion and accessories.
In- Office
RESPONSIBLILITIES
Lead AI strategy across handbag design and product development
Redesign end-to-end product creation workflows (design, sampling, costing, sourcing)
Reduce physical sampling and shorten development cycles
Improve early-stage margin and cost intelligence
Build scalable systems across brands and global teams
Establish governance and AI best practice
REQUIREMENTS
8+ years in handbag, accessories, or fashion product development
Experience owning full product lifecycle from concept to production
Strong understanding of sourcing, materials, costing, and timelines
Practical fluency with AI tools in creative or product workflows
Proven ability to lead transformation in complex organizations
AI is reshaping fashion and accessories. This organization is investing and building a scalable, defensible advantage in handbag design and product innovation.
