Director, 3D Digital Development
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
The Director, 3D Digital Development at Crocs will spearhead the integration of 3D technology across our product lifecycle. You will lead a globally distributed team responsible for transforming 2D design concepts into high-fidelity 3D models. This pivotal role bridges the gap between design, development, and manufacturing, ensuring that our digital assets meet rigorous quality standards and design intent.
What You'll Do
- Lead all aspects of 3D digital design and development, overseeing the complete pipeline from initial concepting to final production-ready files.
- Collaborate closely with the 2D design team to translate sketches and drawings into accurate, detailed, and production-ready 3D models.
- Partner with footwear development and factory partners to ensure all 3D products meet stringent company standards, quality requirements, and original design intent throughout the manufacturing process.
- Manage and support the personalization and accessories teams, providing expert 3D creation services for a variety of projects.
- Expand the utilization of our digital assets by exploring and implementing advanced applications, including creating high-quality renderings to support sales and marketing initiatives.
- Drive innovation by exploring and integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our digital creation processes to enhance efficiency and creative output.
- Manage a globally distributed team of 3D artists and developers located in the US, Italy, and Asia, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistent workflow standards.
- Establish and enforce guidelines for 3D modeling, file management, and quality control to maintain artistic consistency and technical accuracy across all projects.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
- 3+ years of team management experience.
- Proven experience as a leader in 3D design, digital product development, or a related field within the consumer goods or manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in parametric and 3D modeling using CATIA and Rhino software preferred or a plus.
- An understanding of other industry-standard 3D software and rendering engines (Blender, Maya, Keyshot etc.)
- Strong technical knowledge of footwear/accessories construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a multicultural and geographically dispersed team.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong portfolio demonstrates high-quality 3D modeling, rendering capabilities, and leadership experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally 2-4 times per year to team locations and manufacturing partners.
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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, 3D Digital Development
Salary or Pay Range: $160,000 - $170,000
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 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