Sr. Designer - Footwear Color, Materials & Graphics
Broomfield, CO, US, 80021
Overview
A world leader in innovative, casual footwear, Crocs, Inc., is dedicated to the future of comfort. Our original and most famous style, the Classic Clog, is instantly recognized around the world — and for good reason: since 2002, we’ve sold more than 600 million pairs in over 90 countries! We achieved our status as a global leader in the casual footwear category by taking an inherently simple approach to uniting style, modern comfort, and value. Every day, we make a choice to have an open mind and look on the bright and colorful side of life. We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness in everyone, inviting the world to Come As You Are!
Crocs is built on inherent simplicity and people-purposed, imaginative innovation. Our culture thrives on those who can think big, act fast and collaborate with ease. We’re looking for a Color, Materials, and Graphics Sr. Designer to join us in executing the vision for our future; to inspire, ideate and create.
As a Sr. Designer - Color, Materials, and Graphics you will be part of a team working on the creation of consumer centric, disruptive, innovative product that engages our consumer. You’ll be icon-obsessed, share our passion for molded innovation and thoughtful in unlocking our brand DNA across a variety of styles in our line.
What You'll Do
- Bring a strong focus on style and fashion in sandals, emphasizing color, treatment, finish, and elevated embellishments and details.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the style sandal space, with crossover into iconic, casual, and sport lifestyle products.
- Be a trusted source of inspiration for fashion, hype, sport, and cultural insights that influence design direction.
- Stay ahead of global trends through market travel, trade shows, and ongoing digital and social research.
- Bring a forward-thinking design aesthetic and a drive to push the brand forward for both volume-driving and brand-defining consumers.
- Drive seasonal freshness in both new and existing products, contributing to R&D and seasonal design pipelines through color curation, surface design, materials, trims, and componentry.
- Communicate the design vision clearly and persuasively to cross-functional partners through strong storytelling and presentation skills.
- Manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment aligned with global business needs.
- Obsess the details to ensure timely delivery and uphold Crocs’ high execution standards.
- Being a team champion cross-functionally, enhancing our culture of collaboration, trust and communication across Design, Category Management and Development partners.
- Embrace and encourage diverse perspectives, contributing to an inclusive and innovative team environment.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in fashion or industrial design, graphics, apparel or related field.
- Has experienced knowledge and a higher understanding of product from color, material, construction to production.
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant design experience.
- Technical understanding and proficiency in Adobe Suite: Photoshop & Illustrator.
- Ability to travel domestically & internationally
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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: Sr. Designer - Footwear Color, Materials & Graphics
Salary or Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000
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