Creative Director, Partnerships & Collectibles

Creative Director, Partnerships & CollectiblesCrocs is seeking a Creative Director, Partnerships and Collectibles to lead creative vision and execution across brand collaborations, limited drops, and collectible storytelling. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Creative, this role defines how Crocs shows up in partnership with other brands, talent, and cultural voices. This 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.You're curious about culture and how brands intersect within it. You're imaginative in how ideas can bring different worlds together. You understand balance.

You know how to hold multiple perspectives and shape work where every voice feels intentional and considered. You think in systems, not just moments, building ideas that extend across product, packaging, storytelling, and experience. You care deeply about craft, from campaign storytelling to the smallest detail in a collectible. You're comfortable navigating complexity, working across teams, partners, and constraints without losing the idea.

You're inspired by culture, design, and the unexpected. At Crocs, we call that Wonderfully Unordinary.What You'll DoLead with vision: Define the creative direction for partnerships and collectibles, ensuring every collaboration feels balanced, intentional, and brand-rightBuild ideas in partnership: Develop concepts that bring two brands together in harmony, creating something new without compromising either identityOwn the full expression: Oversee creative across campaigns, film, photography, packaging, e-commerce, and retail environmentsChampion storytelling: Translate partnership strategy into compelling narratives that drive cultural relevance and consumer excitementDesign for product and drop culture: Shape how collaborations come to life through packaging, collectibles, and in-hand experiencesLead and inspire teams: Guide a multidisciplinary team across art direction, design, and copy, setting a high bar for both thinking and executionCollaborate cross-functionally: Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Merchandising, and external collaborators to align creative with business and cultural opportunityDrive craft and consistency: Ensure all outputs reflect a high level of quality, cohesion, and attention to detail across every touchpointNavigate complexity: Manage multiple partners, timelines, and expectations while maintaining creative clarity and momentumPresent with impact: Communicate ideas and creative direction confidently to internal leadership and external partnersStay culturally attuned: Bring awareness of trends, collaborators, and cultural movements to identify meaningful partnership opportunitiesExperiment 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 scaleWhat You'll Bring to the TableBachelor's degree or equivalent industry experienceAt least 10+ years of experience in creative roles across brand, agency, or in-house teamsAt least 3+ years leading and developing creative teamsStrong experience in brand collaborations, partnerships, or cultural marketingProven ability to lead work across campaigns, packaging, retail, and digital touchpointsExpert-level art direction, design, and or copywriting skillsStrong storytelling and concept development abilitiesExperience working with external partners, collaborators, and talentAbility to manage complex projects with multiple collaboratorsExcellent presentation and communication skillsStrong attention to detail and commitment to craft across all outputsUnderstanding of consumer insights, trends, and cultural dynamicsThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.Salary or Pay Range: $155,000-$175,000 Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.