Packaging Designer

Crocs, Inc.•Westminster, CO

4d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. 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. Crocs is seeking a Packaging Designer who is passionate about creating memorable brand experiences through packaging, storytelling, and design. This role will focus on Partnerships, Collaborations, and Collectibles, helping bring some of the brand's most exciting product launches and cultural moments to life. Reporting to the Associate Design Director, this role is part of the Global Creative team and will help shape how Crocs and its partners show up through packaging and product storytelling. From limited-edition collaborations and licensed partnerships to collectible product experiences, you'll create distinctive design solutions that celebrate both the Crocs brand and the stories behind our products. You'll translate strategy into thoughtful and craft-driven design that connects consumers to products in meaningful ways. Working across packaging, unboxing experiences, product storytelling, and supporting retail touchpoints, you'll help ensure every partnership launch feels special, culturally relevant, and unmistakably Crocs. The ideal candidate is a highly creative professional with strong fundamentals in building. They are driven by a genuine appreciation for culture and storytelling. They want to develop joyful, collectible brand moments that fans love. The kind of creative who thrives here You're inspired by culture, entertainment, fashion, art, and the brands shaping what's next. You love creating experiences that fans want to keep, collect, and share. You notice the details that make packaging memorable—from graphics and structure to finishes and special moments of surprise. You bring strong design craft and enjoy translating stories into thoughtful visual experiences. You balance creativity with consistency, ensuring collaboration work feels fresh while staying true to the Crocs brand. You enjoy working with cross-functional teams and external partners to bring ideas to life. You're curious, collaborative, and energized by the opportunity to work on some of the brand's most exciting launches. At Crocs, we call that Wonderfully Unordinary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Communication Design, or related field
At least 2+ years of experience in graphic design, brand design, packaging design, or related creative fields
Experience designing packaging, retail, product storytelling, or consumer-facing brand experiences
Strong portfolio demonstrating outstanding visual build skill and creative problem-solving
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and emerging AI-enabled creative tools
Strong typographic, layout, color, and visual storytelling skills
Experience working within established brand systems while crafting outstanding campaigns or collaboration expressions
Understanding of packaging production processes, materials, and vendor collaboration
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Curious, collaborative approach with a passion for culture, partnerships, collectibles, and consumer trends
Diligent with a dedication to high-quality execution

Responsibilities

Design Partnership Packaging: Create compelling packaging and product storytelling for collaborations, licensed partnerships, and collectible product launches.
Translating Stories into Design: Bring partner narratives, product concepts, and cultural moments to life through thoughtful visual design and unboxing experiences.
Implement Within Brand Systems: Apply Crocs design standards while creating unique and ownable expressions for each collaboration and special project.
Champion Craft Excellence: Deliver high-quality work across typography, layout, color, materials, and finishes with exceptional attention to detail.
Support Packaging Development: Partner with internal teams and external vendors to take projects from concept through production while maintaining quality and brand integrity.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Creative, Product, Partnerships, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand experiences.
Create Collectible Experiences: Design packaging that drives excitement, engagement, and emotional connection with consumers and fans.
Coordinate Several Projects: Balance priorities, timelines, feedback, and approvals across multiple partnership and collectible launches.
Explore New Ideas: Stay connected to trends in culture, design, packaging, collectibles, and emerging technologies to bring fresh perspectives to the work.
Present Design Solutions: Clearly communicate creative concepts, design rationale, and recommendations to stakeholders and project teams.