Sr. Director, Global Footwear Design
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 Sr. Director, Global Footwear Design, is responsible for the creation of consumer-centric, ground-breaking, innovative products that engage 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
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive the seasonal design vision for Clogs, Sandals, and Lifestyle product lines
- Champion the brand’s iconic appeal while contributing to the creation of future icons
- Support Design leadership in defining and evolving the brand DNA to unlock growth and attract new consumers
- Lead multiple projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment on seasonal and close to market calendars
- Demonstrate deep understanding of the most forward-thinking consumers and brands globally and how to connect them to the Crocs brand
- Drive triad collaboration with development / innovation and category management in Clogs, Sandals and Lifestyle
- Consistently educate yourself in the latest design tools, 3D, and various innovations
- You believe in the power of ideas that define brands and make consumers' lives better, with a positive impact on the world
- Partner closely with the GVP and Directors within Global Design on team excellence and design excellence
- Inspire those around you, lead with integrity and humility.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- 12 years of design experience, preferably with a background in Industrial Design
- 4+ years of team management experience
- Proven record of success at other globally recognized footwear brands
- Passion and deep knowledge of fashion and style
- 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
- Be a tastemaker with the ability to throw down incredible, jaw-dropping design work
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Strong Technical understanding and proficiency in Adobe Suite: Photoshop & Illustrator.
- 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: Sr. Director, Global Footwear Design 
Salary or Pay Range: $215,000 - $225,000
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