Crocs
Manager, Design - Collabs
Crocs, Broomfield, Colorado, United States, 80020
Overview The Manager of Collaborations will lead the creation of consumer-centric, disruptive, innovative products that engage consumers in the global collaboration landscape. You will be icon-obsessed and share our passion for molded innovation. You are enthusiastic about people development and know how to inspire a culture of creativity within a fast-paced, forward-thinking team. You are enthusiastic about culture and understand how music, art, fashion, and street culture collide. You love to travel and are curious about the world around you.
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.What You'll DoFuel the Business
Demonstrate deep understanding of the most forward-thinking consumers and brands globally and how to connect them to the Crocs brand.Bring fresh, disruptive design thinking to create in-depth narrative between Crocs brand and collab partners.Lead multiple projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.Drive concept designs under the direction of our Design Leadership and collab partners.Manage designs through brand-right concept inspiration, color, form, details, materials, technical drawings, ensuring deliverables are met in a timely manner to the targeted tier of distribution.Leverage global marketplace insights, understand key competitors and how that plays into who we are as a brand and how we drive energy.Have a broad aesthetic/knowledge of culture and the ability to work in both mainline and hype collaborations.Work with the inline team to seed and scale bold ideas that will drive the business.Be a Great Teammate
Collaborate seamlessly within the cross-functional team.Inspire those around you.Create the Future
Drive new ways of thinking and explore the unknown using fresh and unique approaches to design problems.Consistently educate yourself in the latest design tools, 3D and innovations.You believe in the power of ideas that define brands and make consumer lives better, with a positive impact on the world.What You'll Bring to the Table
A bachelor's degree in Design, Art, or Fashion.7+ years design experience, preferably with a background in industrial design, graphic design, and footwear design experience.2+ years of team management experience.Consistent track record of success at other globally recognized footwear brands.A tastemaker with the ability to produce exceptional design work across footwear, color, and graphics.Understanding of construction, lasts, patterns, and materials.Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage others.Ability to delegate and oversee multiple projects efficiently and with agility across your team to ensure design review readiness.Salary and Benefits
Salary or Pay Range: 105000 - 120000.Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.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.Company Information A world leader in innovative, casual footwear, Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), is a brand of the people, for the people. From the beginning, Crocs has believed that everyone should be comfortable in their own shoes. We believe that Come As You Are is more than a tagline, it is a way of living. And these beliefs inform everything we do, inside and out. Our inclusive culture thrives on the diversity of people and perspectives. Our team is looking for yay-sayers, team players, and never-say-nevers. We're looking for one-of-a-kinds and creative minds. We're looking for free-thinkers, free-wheelers, and free-stylers who are committed to our mission of helping everyone be comfortable in their own shoes.
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Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.What You'll DoFuel the Business
Demonstrate deep understanding of the most forward-thinking consumers and brands globally and how to connect them to the Crocs brand.Bring fresh, disruptive design thinking to create in-depth narrative between Crocs brand and collab partners.Lead multiple projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.Drive concept designs under the direction of our Design Leadership and collab partners.Manage designs through brand-right concept inspiration, color, form, details, materials, technical drawings, ensuring deliverables are met in a timely manner to the targeted tier of distribution.Leverage global marketplace insights, understand key competitors and how that plays into who we are as a brand and how we drive energy.Have a broad aesthetic/knowledge of culture and the ability to work in both mainline and hype collaborations.Work with the inline team to seed and scale bold ideas that will drive the business.Be a Great Teammate
Collaborate seamlessly within the cross-functional team.Inspire those around you.Create the Future
Drive new ways of thinking and explore the unknown using fresh and unique approaches to design problems.Consistently educate yourself in the latest design tools, 3D and innovations.You believe in the power of ideas that define brands and make consumer lives better, with a positive impact on the world.What You'll Bring to the Table
A bachelor's degree in Design, Art, or Fashion.7+ years design experience, preferably with a background in industrial design, graphic design, and footwear design experience.2+ years of team management experience.Consistent track record of success at other globally recognized footwear brands.A tastemaker with the ability to produce exceptional design work across footwear, color, and graphics.Understanding of construction, lasts, patterns, and materials.Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage others.Ability to delegate and oversee multiple projects efficiently and with agility across your team to ensure design review readiness.Salary and Benefits
Salary or Pay Range: 105000 - 120000.Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.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.Company Information A world leader in innovative, casual footwear, Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), is a brand of the people, for the people. From the beginning, Crocs has believed that everyone should be comfortable in their own shoes. We believe that Come As You Are is more than a tagline, it is a way of living. And these beliefs inform everything we do, inside and out. Our inclusive culture thrives on the diversity of people and perspectives. Our team is looking for yay-sayers, team players, and never-say-nevers. We're looking for one-of-a-kinds and creative minds. We're looking for free-thinkers, free-wheelers, and free-stylers who are committed to our mission of helping everyone be comfortable in their own shoes.
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