Product Developer

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. 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.

Overview

The Product Developer at Crocs Inc. will be responsible for the development of footwear designs as well as other projects involving colors and graphics on carryover product. Starting from the initial ideation phase through manufacturing. The position will work with and support the Product Creation Team to develop a wide range of In-line products, calendar, and process improvement, and achieve product objectives around aesthetic, quality, and cost within the necessary timeline.

What You'll Do

• Work with a global, cross-functional product creation team from building and development achievements through commercialization to build products that go above and beyond
• Ability to analyze design packs and prepare for factory deliverables
• Maintain Product Bill of Materials (BOM) and communicate costing for products in development
• Identify potential manufacturing, efficiency and costing concerns during the product development cycle and cost targets
• Own the sample process, including submitting clear sample request, summarize product teardowns within the team, and document and communicate any revisions accordingly
• Communicate opportunities to product teams for improved construction, materials, and components to improve functionality, aesthetics, duty, and fit
• Initiate meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update and ultimately drive the decision-making process that leads to on–time production confirmation and goals
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to team through explanation of facts and policies
• Ability to speak to and predict margin and duty classification
• Assist on production quality issues when vital
• A strong foundation of supplier capabilities, factory relations, quality issues, material pricing, and lead times
• Understands and maintains standards for design quality and development process
• Successfully able to navigate and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced working environment
• Responsible for the physical management and storage of prototypes and sample
• Understand and drive timelines with our cross-functional departments, manufacturing partners, and material supply chain
• Knowledge of modern and traditional footwear construction techniques, including lasted shoe construction.
• Understanding lifestyle footwear materials, including outsoles, midsoles, and uppers.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in related field is required
• Two (2+) years of experience in product creation or similar role is required. Education, beyond requirements, in a related field may substitute for professional experience requirement on a year for year basis
• Expanded conceptual understanding of the product development and manufacturing process
• Strong project management skills
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and develop effective responses for unique process exceptions using experience and sound judgment.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated with strong decision-making capabilities
• Demonstrates a passion for premium products and team building, fostering a positive, collaborative culture and working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Some domestic and international travel may be required
• Experience using a PLM tool (Centric preferred)

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The 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.

Title: Product Developer

Salary or Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000

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 Collaborator persona.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to 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, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.

Job Category: Corporate