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Director, Footwear Product Development

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Crocs

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United States , Broomfield

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IT - Administration

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Salary:

165000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

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. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Product Development, providing strategic input and updates while executing initiatives that support broader departmental and organizational goals.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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
  • Coordinate 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
What we offer:
  • 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
  • many other additional voluntary benefits
  • eligibility to participate in a company incentive program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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