Creative Director, Partnerships & Collectibles

Crocs, Inc. • Full-time • Westminster, Colorado, United States • 2d ago

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

Crocs is seeking a Creative Director, Partnerships and Collectibles to lead creative vision and execution across brand collaborations, limited drops, and collectible storytelling.

Reporting to the Vice President, Global Creative, this role defines how Crocs shows up in partnership with other brands, talent, and cultural voices. This leader will shape ideas that balance identities, ensuring every collaboration feels authentic, additive, and unmistakably Crocs without letting one voice dominate the other.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the full creative expression of partnerships. This includes campaign storytelling across film and photography, packaging and product storytelling, e-commerce, and visual merchandising.

The ideal candidate is both a visionary and a builder. Someone who understands how to create ideas that live across systems, partners, and product while maintaining clarity, craft, and cultural relevance.

THE KIND OF CREATIVE WHO THRIVES HERE

You’re curious about culture and how brands intersect within it.
You’re imaginative in how ideas can bring different worlds together.
You understand balance. You know how to hold multiple perspectives and shape work where every voice feels intentional and considered.
You think in systems, not just moments, building ideas that extend across product, packaging, storytelling, and experience.
You care deeply about craft, from campaign storytelling to the smallest detail in a collectible.
You’re comfortable navigating complexity, working across teams, partners, and constraints without losing the idea.
You’re inspired by culture, design, and the unexpected.
At Crocs, we call that Wonderfully Unordinary.

What You'll Do

Lead with vision: Define the creative direction for partnerships and collectibles, ensuring every collaboration feels balanced, intentional, and brand-right
Build ideas in partnership: Develop concepts that bring two brands together in harmony, creating something new without compromising either identity
Own the full expression: Oversee creative across campaigns, film, photography, packaging, e-commerce, and retail environments
Champion storytelling: Translate partnership strategy into compelling narratives that drive cultural relevance and consumer excitement
Design for product and drop culture: Shape how collaborations come to life through packaging, collectibles, and in-hand experiences
Lead and inspire teams: Guide a multidisciplinary team across art direction, design, and copy, setting a high bar for both thinking and execution
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Merchandising, and external collaborators to align creative with business and cultural opportunity
Drive craft and consistency: Ensure all outputs reflect a high level of quality, cohesion, and attention to detail across every touchpoint
Navigate complexity: Manage multiple partners, timelines, and expectations while maintaining creative clarity and momentum
Present with impact: Communicate ideas and creative direction confidently to internal leadership and external partners
Stay culturally attuned: Bring awareness of trends, collaborators, and cultural movements to identify meaningful partnership opportunities
Experiment with new tools: Stay curious and open to innovation — exploring how AI, emerging technology, and evolving creative processes can unlock new ways to tell stories and create at scale

What You'll Bring to the Table

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
At least 10+ years of experience in creative roles across brand, agency, or in-house teams
At least 3+ years leading and developing creative teams
Strong experience in brand collaborations, partnerships, or cultural marketing
Proven ability to lead work across campaigns, packaging, retail, and digital touchpoints
Expert-level art direction, design, and or copywriting skills
Strong storytelling and concept development abilities
Experience working with external partners, collaborators, and talent
Ability to manage complex projects with multiple collaborators
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to craft across all outputs
Understanding of consumer insights, trends, and cultural dynamics

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: Creative Director, Partnerships & Collectibles

Salary or Pay Range: $155,000-$175,000

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