[Remote] Contractor, Designer - Collectibles

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crocs, Inc. is a company that values creativity and individuality in its workforce. They are seeking a Contract Designer focused on collectibles and licensed products to support their Global Design & Trend team, emphasizing the creation of compelling design concepts that resonate with culture and desirability.


Responsibilities

  • Support the Brand Partnerships design team by developing brand-right, collectible-driven design concepts for footwear, Jibbitz™, and related product expressions
  • Translate insights on forward-thinking consumers, pop culture, tastemakers, and global brands into compelling Crocs design stories
  • Create inspiring concept visuals, illustrations, and mood boards that build excitement and align internal teams and external partners
  • Design graphic placements, Jibbitz™ concepts, CAD and/or 3D-supported visuals. Collaborate with packaging partners to provide initial creative direction when necessary and ensure cohesive storytelling across product and packaging
  • Bring a collectibles mindset to design work, thinking in systems such as drops, series, variants, and longtail desirability
  • Contribute to product that signals cultural relevance and scarcity, not just commercial viability
  • Collaborate with Product, Development, Marketing, and Licensing partners to deliver feasible, on-brand concepts
  • Present design concepts clearly and confidently to internal stakeholders and external partners, helping sell the vision, not just show the work
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, time-sensitive contract environment while maintaining creative clarity
  • Support design development across concept, color, form, materials, and technical detail
  • Stay current on global trends across music, fashion, art, and youth culture, bringing a sharp and informed point of view
  • Explore new tools, workflows, and technologies, including 3D and emerging design capabilities
  • Bring fresh, disruptive thinking while remaining adaptable, solutions-oriented, and self-directed

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Apparel Design, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of professional design experience, ideally including licensed products, collaborations, or collectibles
  • Proven ability to create high-desirability product that feels exclusive, even at scale
  • Strong instinct for what resonates in culture, with a global lens across music, fashion, art, and emerging trends
  • Ability to move fluidly from 2D concept to fully realized 3D product expression
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Working knowledge of 3D and/or CAD tools
  • Solid understanding of materials, construction, and production considerations across multiple product types
  • Experience designing across a range of expressions, from graphic applications to sculptural, premium collectible forms
  • Ability to self-direct and take ownership from concept through execution with minimal oversight
  • Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas in a compelling and engaging way
  • Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • Ability to balance speed and taste, delivering high-quality work under pressure
  • Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment

Benefits

  • Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
  • At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships.
  • Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team.
  • In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote).
  • This role has been aligned to the [[cust_PersonaName]] persona.

Company Overview

  • At Crocs, Inc., we believe life’s too short for uncomfortable shoes. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.crocs.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Crocs, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 12 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 18 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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