Associate Designer - Personalization & Accessories
Broomfield, CO, US, 80021
Overview
We’re looking for an Associate Designer- Personalization & Accessories to join us in crafting the vision for our future; to inspire, ideate, lead, and create. As a Designer- Personalization & Accessories you will support the team working on the creation of consumer centric, disruptive, innovative designs that engages our consumer’s desire to express themselves through personalization within our global brand landscape. You’ll be icon obsessed and share our brand motto for “Come As You Are” self-expression. You thrive being part of dynamic, fast-paced, forward-thinking team.
What You'll Do
- Demonstrate understanding of the most forward-thinking consumers and brands globally and how to connect them to the Crocs brand.
- Support the design and execution of Jibbitz charms
- Partner closely with our Category Management team to leverage data and trend insights to insure we’re creating the right product to drive heat whilst delivering against financial targets and business needs.
- Work closely with product development to ensure our product is delivered on time and meets our highly critical execution standards.
- Sweat the small stuff, be maniacally detailed and knowledgeable about all aspects of the personalization business.
- Consistently educate yourself in the latest design tools, 3D and innovations.
- Self-motivated and proactively pitch new ways of thinking and explore the unknown using fresh and unique approaches to design problems.
- Facilitate the transition of styles from design concept, cultural moments and regional appeal to production-ready sample.
- Collaborate and develop close working relationships with design, product development, CMID/Sourcing, FIL/Factories to innovate, to develop materials and designs that that look forward seasonally.
- Track workflow and workload for own product and ensure product areas are maintained.
- Deliver to both seasonal and speed to market (monthly) calendar deadlines
- Prepare technical packs
What You'll Bring to the Table
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
- 1+ years of experience in graphic design, industrial design, jewelry, accessories or footwear
- Ability to collaborate cross functionally, amplify key footwear trends and silhouettes, accessories and expand on current trends and consumer insights.
- Effective communication and presentation skills required
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
- Strong attention to detail, initiative, organizational and time management skills required.
- Strong 2D & 3D computer skills; proficiency in Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel
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: Associate Designer - Personalization & Accessories 
Salary or Pay Range: $50,000-$65,000
Workplace Persona: Collaborator
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
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.
Job Category: Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Denver