Creative Director, Partnerships & Collectibles

Crocs, Inc.•Westminster, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Crocs is seeking a Creative Director, Partnerships and Collectibles to lead creative vision and execution across brand collaborations, limited drops, and collectible storytelling. This role defines how Crocs shows up in partnership with other brands, talent, and cultural voices. The 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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