Director, Materials Strategy & Development

Laceless Design; Westwood (CA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Director, Product Development - Materials in Westwood to lead an end-to-end materials strategy. You will partner with design, sourcing, commercialization, and regional teams to drive consumer-first material development and faster speed-to-market.

You will build a materials-first operating model, manage vendor partnerships, and govern digital material libraries and PLM systems across global teams. Domestic/international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in product creation fields.
• 10–15 years in consumer product development with 5+ years leadership in materials.
• Deep knowledge of footwear materials and commercialization processes.
• Strong understanding of PLM, data governance and digital libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end materials strategy across multiple teams and regions.
• Develop a materials-first operating model aligned with consumer needs and trends.
• Collaborate with global teams to translate insights into material direction and briefs.
• Build a global materials network evaluating vendors for quality and cost.
• Govern digital material libraries, PLM, and data governance to speed decisions.
• Establish processes, milestones, and communication for faster execution.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Influence and partnerships

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Design, Business, or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Digital asset management

Material libraries

Job description

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Director, Product Development - Materials in Westwood to lead an end-to-end materials strategy. You will partner with design, sourcing, commercialization, and regional teams to drive consumer-first material development and faster speed-to-market.

You will build a materials-first operating model, manage vendor partnerships, and govern digital material libraries and PLM systems across global teams. Domestic/international travel is expected.