Creative Director, Partnerships & Collectibles

Crocs is looking for a Creative Director, Partnerships and Collectibles based in Broomfield, CO to help shape creative that feels right for culture and customers. In this onsite role aligned to the Collaborator persona, you will own the creative vision and execution for brand collaborations, limited-edition drops, and collectible storytelling. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Creative, you will guide work across campaigns, product, packaging, e-commerce, retail environments, and more.

Responsibilities

• Set the creative direction for partnerships and collectibles, ensuring collaborations are balanced, intentional, and brand-right
• Develop partnership concepts that combine two brands into something new while protecting each brand identity
• Oversee creative across campaigns, film, photography, packaging, e-commerce, and retail experiences
• Turn partnership strategy into narratives designed to drive cultural relevance and consumer excitement
• Shape how collaborations come to life through packaging, collectibles, and in-hand experiences
• Lead a multidisciplinary team across art direction, design, and copy, maintaining a high bar for thinking and execution
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Merchandising, and external collaborators to align creative with business and cultural opportunity
• Maintain quality, cohesion, and attention to detail across every touchpoint
• Manage multiple partners, timelines, and expectations while preserving creative clarity and momentum
• Communicate ideas and direction confidently to internal leadership and external partners
• Track trends, collaborators, and cultural movements to identify meaningful partnership opportunities
• Stay open to innovation, including exploring how AI and emerging technology can support new ways to tell stories and create at scale

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of experience in creative roles across brand, agency, or in-house teams
• 3+ years leading and developing creative teams
• Strong experience in brand collaborations, partnerships, or cultural marketing
• Proven ability to lead creative work across campaigns, packaging, retail, and digital touchpoints
• Expert-level skills in art direction and design, and/or copywriting
• 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

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Broomfield, CO, US (80021)
• Time in office: Onsite
• In-office requirements: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role is aligned to the Collaborator persona.
• Nearest major market: Denver

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $155,000-$175,000 per year.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance
• 401k program with company match
• Many other additional voluntary benefits
• Company incentive program

Application window: 45 days. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.

Requisition ID: 14651

Job category: Corporate

Technologies: AI, emerging technology