Director of Materials Strategy & Development

CROCS; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Director of Product Development - Materials to lead an end-to-end materials strategy across Product Development, Design, and Sourcing. You will partner with global teams to translate consumer trends into actionable material direction and ensure faster time-to-market.

The role requires deep footwear materials expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate a dynamic, international, and hybrid work environment. Domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 10–15 years in consumer product development or materials engineering.
• 5+ years in materials development leadership.
• Deep expertise in footwear materials and trends.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead an end-to-end materials strategy across Product Development and Sourcing.
• Build a materials-first operating model aligning consumer needs and material trends.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate insights into material direction and priorities.
• Develop and govern digital material libraries, PLM systems, and data management processes.
• Establish material development processes and milestones for faster execution.

Skills

Materials strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

PLM systems

Data governance

Education

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

Tools

PLM systems

Digital Asset Management

Data governance

Job description

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Director of Product Development - Materials to lead an end-to-end materials strategy across Product Development, Design, and Sourcing. You will partner with global teams to translate consumer trends into actionable material direction and ensure faster time-to-market.

The role requires deep footwear materials expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate a dynamic, international, and hybrid work environment. Domestic and international travel is expected.