Director, Product Development - Brand Partnerships

About the role

The Director, Product Development - Brand Partnerships 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 stakeholders on new projects from concept to buy readiness.
• Cook up 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’ development and sourcing experience, preferably with a background in Engineering. 3+ years of team management experience. Experience working with licensed partners and outside designers a plus. Proven record of success at other globally recognized accessory 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

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience. Must have a proven track record of success in product development and sourcing. Must have strong leadership and management skills. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have a strong technical understanding of product development and sourcing processes.

Skills

Strong leadership and management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong technical understanding and proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management software. Ability to delegate, oversee multiple projects efficiently and with agility across the team to ensure design review readiness. Strong presentation and communication skills. Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams.

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. Many other additional voluntary benefits.

Pay

$170,000 - $175,000 per year. 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 posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline. 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.