Head of Accessories Creation

The position of Head of Accessories Creation leads the accessories product engine for a company that designs performance‑focused lifestyle items, reporting to the Global Senior Director of Product Creation + Sourcing. The role is charged with turning creative ideas into durable, high‑performing accessories that meet commercial and sustainability goals. Day‑to‑day duties include executing the accessories development strategy and roadmap, overseeing the full cycle from concept through engineering, sampling, testing, milestone tracking and final specifications, and ensuring each product reaches market on schedule. Collaboration is required with Design, Materials, Innovation, Product Management and Sourcing teams to deliver seasonal collections, meet gross‑margin targets, manage budgets, and drive cost optimisation. The leader also conducts market research, supports global sourcing in Asia and Europe, implements ESG‑aligned supply‑chain initiatives, enforces rigorous testing and quality standards, streamlines development processes, and cultivates relationships with suppliers, athletes and other stakeholders to feed customer insights back into design. Candidates must bring more than 15 years of experience in hard and soft‑goods accessories, including at least seven years in a senior leadership capacity. A deep knowledge of sports accessory trends, competitor landscapes and the ability to turn market opportunities into growth is essential. Proven team‑leadership skills, stakeholder influence, and the talent to explain technical details to non‑technical audiences are required. Expertise in technical textiles, manufacturing methods, design‑for‑manufacturing principles and the latest creation software is mandatory, as is a strong commitment to sustainability and a record of implementing eco‑focused initiatives. Experience managing global supply chains for efficiency, cost reduction and quality is also needed. The company promotes a growth‑centric environment that supports holistic development, offering a collaborative, team‑oriented culture with resources for physical and mental well‑being. It emphasizes equal opportunity and inclusivity throughout recruitment, advancement and retention processes.