Director, Design - Licensing & Collectibles
Broomfield, CO, US, 80021
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
As the Director, Design - Licensing & Collectibles, you’ll be responsible for the creation of consumer centric, ground-breaking, innovative product that engages consumers. You will be icon obsessed and share our passion for molded innovation. You’re passionate about people development and know how to encourage a culture of creativity within a fast-paced, forward-thinking team.
You are enthusiastic about culture and understand how music, art, fashion, and culture collide. You love to travel and are curious about the world around you.
What You'll Do
- Create covetable, innovative product that combines Crocs’ DNA with a variety of industry leading, Licensed IP’s and Collaboration partners across a variety of form factors including; footwear, jibbitz, figural, bag charms and plush
- Drive consumer connection and brand relevancy across major licensed franchises, as well as both emerging and regionally specific properties
- Manage and prioritize multiple design projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment, across multiple calendars, adapting to changing schedules while ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
- Guide footwear design projects from concept through to execution, including inspiration, form exploration, materials, technical drawings, specifications, and teardowns
- Lead and guide full-time team members, as well as identifying, onboarding and guiding contract support to meet the evolving needs of the business
What You'll Bring to the Table
- 10+ years design experience, preferably with a background in Industrial Design
- 3+ years team management experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage others
- Ability to delegate, overseeing multiple projects efficiently and with agility across your team to ensure design review readiness
- Strong Technical understanding and proficiency in Adobe Suite: Photoshop & Illustrator, as well as 3D Visualization tools
- Ability to travel domestically or globally as required
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Director, Design - Licensing & Collectibles
Salary or Pay Range: $155,000 - $175,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Denver