Art Director, Partnerships & Collectibles

Job description

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 an Art Director, Partnerships & Collectibles to help shape the creative expression of some of the brand’s most culturally relevant and conversation-driving work: collaborations, limited drops, collectible storytelling, and partner-led moments that show up across campaign, product, packaging, retail, digital, social, and experience. Reporting to the Creative Director, this role will translate partnership strategy into highly visual, emotionally resonant creative systems that balance two worlds — the unmistakable identity of Crocs and the unique voice of each collaborator. This individual understands how to build ideas that feel authentic, additive, and culturally sharp, without letting one brand voice dominate the other. This role is both highly conceptual and highly hands-on : you’ll lead creative development, art direct production, and elevate craft across deliverables under tight timelines while managing overlapping projects. What You'll Do Concept and design culturally relevant, partner-right Crocs collaborations, collectibles, and limited drops to unite Crocs and partner identities in fresh, balanced visual ideas Shape collaboration experiences across packaging, collectibles, and in-hand moments Translate partnership concepts across campaign, digital, social, retail, packaging, e-commerce, experiential, and presentation touchpoints Build scalable visual systems for campaigns, product moments, packaging, in-hand experiences, and supporting assets Art direct studio and location photo/video production to uphold concept, craft, and brand integrity Use motion design thinking to elevate digital, social, launch, and campaign storytelling Manage, coach, and develop Designers while providing clear direction for best-in-class campaign work Partner with creative and cross-functional teams to develop ideas that break conventions, build brand love, and connect with consumers Maintain high design standards across typography, layout, composition, color, image-making, motion, and production details Bring clarity, momentum, and design leadership to evolving briefs, inputs, timelines, and deliverables Align creative execution with brand, business, and cultural opportunities across internal and external partners Lead partnership campaigns across formats and timelines, ensuring accuracy, consistency, feasibility, and craft through delivery Lead and contribute to multiple partnership projects with competing deadlines Communicate design rationale, systems thinking, and creative ideas to partners, leadership, and collaborators What You'll Bring to the Table Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Communication, or related field At least 5+ years of experience in brand, campaign, digital, experiential, packaging, or integrated design, preferably with global brands and with advertising agencies At least 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring and providing creative feedback to junior designers and production partners Strong portfolio showing conceptual thinking, design craft, visual storytelling, and multichannel execution Experience with brand collaborations, cultural moments, launches, collectibles, or consumer brands strongly preferred Ability to turn strategy, partner input, and consumer insights into distinctive visual ideas and design systems Experienced art direction and design skills across typography, layout, composition, color, image-making, and visual systems Experience with motion design, animation, or motion-led digital and social work, including emerging AI and creative technologies Experience leading on-set art direction and photo/video production from pre- through post-production Ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, sophisticated input while maintaining creative momentum Organized and adaptable, with ability to handle multiple projects, formats, and timelines Strong communication and presentation skills to clearly articulate creative rationale Ability to be collaborative and open-minded when working with internal teams, external partners, and creative groups Strong attention to detail and commitment to craft in high-visibility, fast-moving work Passionate, proactive, culturally curious, and energized by Crocs’ mission to inspire self-expression #LI-MK1 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: Art Director, Partnerships & Collectibles Salary or Pay Range: $100,000 - $115,000 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 organization participates in E-Verify . 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