Director, Design- Colors, Materials, Graphics
Broomfield, CO, US, 80021
Overview
Crocs is built on inherent simplicity and people-purposed, imaginative innovation. Our culture flourishes with those who can think big, act fast and collaborate with ease. We’re looking for a Design Director of Color, Material, Graphics to join us in crafting, curating and implementing the vision for CMG; to encourage and ideate, story-tell, build, collaborate and influence.
The Crocs Design and Product team are looking for a top-tier CMG leader to drive the direction and execution of seasonal color, materials, graphics, finish/treatments and embellishments. We are looking for a collaborative, inspiring and empowering Director to push ideas that are innovative, original, and push the Crocs brand DNA forward. You will own the team and the work to both drive a Design and meet the needs of the business. You will have the ability to travel domestically and globally.
What You'll Do
- Implement, drive, and deliver the details on seasonal work with an emphasis on speed, agility, and process efficiency
- Build trust and influence cross-functionally with Design, Category Management, Merchandising, Marketing, and regional partners
- Operate in a fast-paced, sophisticated seasonal calendar
- Drive Materials Library in partnership with Footwear Design
- Run Print Vendors & freelance support
- Develop repeatable tools, templates and CMG calendar
- Collaborate, encourage, and empower your team to pursue groundbreaking ideas that are innovative, original in the market, and within the creative / brand strategy
- Lead R&D creative input and process for CMG and supply to long-range innovation
- Drive Seasonal CMG vision and team to quarterly Creative Kick-Off achievement
- Top-tier at color palette direction and color development
- Drive Franchise Personality Direction and Distinction
- Drive the CMG vision and seasonal story curation
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Top-tier Design Director experience with proven ability working with global brands (fashion, footwear, apparel)
- At least three (3) years of experience leading others
- A high aesthetic taste level with excellent color acuity, top-tier at material selection, and graphics/print curation
- Optimistic and solution-oriented
- Credible people and team manager
- pulse on the consumer and landscape globally
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, close to market environment, with excellent time management skills, interpersonal skills, and experience leading seasonal overlap.
- Experience driving a CMG calendar that unlocks creativity in the CMG team and leads them to successful quarterly Creative Kickoff turning points
- Success driving the details, building process and tools for the team
- Ability to build trust and influence cross-functionally with strong interpersonal skills, listening skills, and adaptability as the business needs evolve
- Crucial decision making
- Driving new ways of for both short term R&D and long track innovation through CMG filters
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Miro software
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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- Colors, Materials, Graphics
Salary or Pay Range: $165,00 - $180,00
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