Director, Footwear Product Development

About the role

The Director, Footwear Product Development for Crocs Inc. is responsible for driving the strategic direction and execution of product development, ensuring alignment with market trends and company goals. It involves leading a cross-functional team through the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production readiness while maintaining high standards for cost, quality, fit, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the product development strategy aligned with the goals and market trends.
• Lead and mentor the product development team, fostering a collaborative, proactive, and creative work environment.
• Ensure products meet cost targets, quality standards, fit expectations, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with designers, category managers, planning, and other stakeholders on new projects from concept to buy readiness.
• Career with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful milestone meetings, sample deliveries and PO readiness.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing vendors and suppliers to ensure quality materials and components.
• Communicate effectively with cross functional teams to ensure transparency and alignment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of development and sourcing experience, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of team management experience.
• Proven record of success at other globally recognized footwear brands.
• Passion and deep knowledge of product development and sourcing.
• Strong communication abilities to effectively interact with and connect with others.
• Ability to delegate, overseeing multiple projects efficiently and with agility across your team to ensure design review readiness.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Strong Technical understanding and proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management software.
• Ability to travel domestically or globally as required.

Qualifications

• Passion for innovation and creativity in footwear design and development.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving product development processes.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Skills

• Product Lifecycle Management software proficiency.
• Strategic thinking and ability to align product development with business objectives.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

Pay

$165,000 - $175,000 Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

Schedule

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.

Company

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.

Job Category

Corporate