Lead the next wave of AI innovation at the intersection of beauty and technology.
About the Company
Our client is a cutting-edge AR/AI company within the global beauty powerhouse. As the first tech acquisition by the company blends scientific research with creativity to build the world’s most advanced beauty tech solutions. With patented technologies rooted in facial recognition research and a deep partnership with its R&I, this team powers virtual makeup try-ons, skin diagnostics, and hair color simulations for the most iconic beauty brands on the planet.
The Mandate
As Head of AI Research, you will define and lead the company’s machine learning research strategy — shaping how AI and computer vision transform the beauty experience. Reporting to senior leadership, you’ll lead a world-class team of AI scientists, work cross-functionally with product and engineering, and represent the company at the forefront of global AI innovation. Your work will directly influence product pipelines, push the boundaries of generative and multimodal AI, and solidify the company’s leadership in beauty tech.
What Success Looks Like (Year 1 Outcomes)
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A strategic research roadmap is developed and aligned with company objectives and R&I priorities
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AI research output includes cutting-edge work in computer vision, generative models, and diagnostics — with publications in top-tier journals
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High-performing AI team is recruited, developed, and empowered through mentorship, structure, and culture
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Collaboration with product and business units yields applied research outcomes that power next-gen user experiences
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The company’s presence at major AI conferences (CVPR, NeurIPS, ICLR, etc.) is elevated through thought leadership and innovation
Ideal Profile
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PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field
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10+ years in AI/ML research, with a strong track record of publications and applied impact
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Proven experience building and leading research teams in a high-performance, innovation-focused environment
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Expertise across AI/ML domains — especially computer vision, LLMs, generative AI, and diffusion models
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Published at major conferences such as CVPR, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH
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Strategic thinker who balances experimentation with delivery; able to translate abstract ideas into commercial applications
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Clear and confident communicator able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Why This Move Makes Sense
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Global Platform: Your research will power technology used by top-tier beauty brands across the world
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AI at Scale: Drive innovation in a space where AI meets user experience, personalization, and beauty
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Team and Culture: Lead an elite group of scientists in a company that deeply values research excellence
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Impact and Visibility: Influence strategic direction, contribute to global conferences, and work closely with L’Oréal’s innovation engine
Interested? – Next Steps
If you’re ready to shape the future of AI in beauty tech, we invite you to apply today through Egility. This is a rare opportunity to combine deep research leadership with real-world innovation and scale.
Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
