Product Developer

Crocs, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Crocs, Inc. is seeking a Product Developer to lead product creation from design through commercialization. You will analyze design packs, maintain BOMs, and communicate costing while partnering with global teams to ensure on-time production and optimal product quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in product development, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Domestic travel may be required; in-office requirements vary by persona.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of product creation or similar experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work with a global cross-functional product creation team through commercialization to build products.
• Analyze design packs and prepare for factory deliverables.
• Maintain Product BOM and communicate costing for products in development.
• Identify manufacturing, efficiency and costing concerns during development and cost targets.
• Own the sample process and document revisions accordingly.
• Communicate opportunities to product teams for improved construction, materials, and components.
• Initiate meetings with product teams during development phases to review and drive decisions.
• Drive on-time production confirmation and goals.
• Understand and drive timelines with cross-functional departments, manufacturing partners, and material supply chain.

Skills

Product development

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

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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

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
• 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

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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 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.