Head of Accessories and Bags Design
Core
Lead the Bags and Accessories design team, driving creative vision and strategy for all accessory lines while translating the Creative Director's vision into commercially successful designs aligned with brand aesthetics and ethical values.
Role type
Head of Bags and Accessories Design (Senior Leadership)
Builds
Luxury handbags, small leather goods, keychains, belts, and accessories for pre-collections, runway collections, and capsule collaborations.
Domain
Luxury Fashion / Accessories Design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic design leadership, trend forecasting, material innovation, sustainable design integration, team mentorship, collection planning, CAD/Illustrator proficiency, budget management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Italian language skills, deep knowledge of Stella McCartney heritage and ethical values, experience with legal requirements for confidentiality and intellectual property
Technologies
CAD software, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire the design team; develop seasonal design strategy creating 10-15 new styles per event; oversee fabric and prototype archive; create mood boards and color proposals; develop quick mock-ups and high-quality renderings; manage design timelines and deadlines; collaborate with Creative Director and Merchandiser; maintain fitting room organization.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & team management