Packaging Designer

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And thats 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

Crocs is seeking a Packaging Designer who is passionate about creating memorable brand experiences through packaging, storytelling, and design. This role will focus on Partnerships, Collaborations, and Collectibles, helping bring some of the brands most exciting product launches and cultural moments to life.

Reporting to the Associate Design Director, this role is part of the Global Creative team and will help shape how Crocs and its partners show up through packaging and product storytelling. From limited-edition collaborations and licensed partnerships to collectible product experiences, youll create distinctive design solutions that celebrate both the Crocs brand and the stories behind our products.

Youll translate strategy into thoughtful and craft-driven design that connects consumers to products in meaningful ways. Working across packaging, unboxing experiences, product storytelling, and supporting retail touchpoints, youll help ensure every partnership launch feels special, culturally relevant, and unmistakably Crocs.

The ideal candidate is a highly creative professional with strong fundamentals in building. They are driven by a genuine appreciation for culture and storytelling. They want to develop joyful, collectible brand moments that fans love.

The kind of creative who thrives here

• Youre inspired by culture, entertainment, fashion, art, and the brands shaping whats next.
• You love creating experiences that fans want to keep, collect, and share.
• You notice the details that make packaging memorable-from graphics and structure to finishes and special moments of surprise.
• You bring strong design craft and enjoy translating stories into thoughtful visual experiences.
• You balance creativity with consistency, ensuring collaboration work feels fresh while staying true to the Crocs brand.
• You enjoy working with cross-functional teams and external partners to bring ideas to life.
• Youre curious, collaborative, and energized by the opportunity to work on some of the brands most exciting launches.

At Crocs, we call that Wonderfully Unordinary.

What Youll Do

• Design Partnership Packaging: Create compelling packaging and product storytelling for collaborations, licensed partnerships, and collectible product launches.
• Translating Stories into Design: Bring partner narratives, product concepts, and cultural moments to life through thoughtful visual design and unboxing experiences.
• Implement Within Brand Systems: Apply Crocs design standards while creating unique and ownable expressions for each collaboration and special project.
• Champion Craft Excellence: Deliver high-quality work across typography, layout, color, materials, and finishes with exceptional attention to detail.
• Support Packaging Development: Partner with internal teams and external vendors to take projects from concept through production while maintaining quality and brand integrity.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Creative, Product, Partnerships, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand experiences.
• Create Collectible Experiences: Design packaging that drives excitement, engagement, and emotional connection with consumers and fans.
• Coordinate Several Projects: Balance priorities, timelines, feedback, and approvals across multiple partnership and collectible launches.
• Explore New Ideas: Stay connected to trends in culture, design, packaging, collectibles, and emerging technologies to bring fresh perspectives to the work.
• Present Design Solutions: Clearly communicate creative concepts, design rationale, and recommendations to stakeholders and project teams.

What Youll Bring to the Table

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Communication Design, or related field
• At least 2+ years of experience in graphic design, brand design, packaging design, or related creative fields
• Experience designing packaging, retail, product storytelling, or consumer-facing brand experiences
• Strong portfolio demonstrating outstanding visual build skill and creative problem-solving
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and emerging AI-enabled creative tools
• Strong typographic, layout, color, and visual storytelling skills
• Experience working within established brand systems while crafting outstanding campaigns or collaboration expressions
• Understanding of packaging production processes, materials, and vendor collaboration
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Curious, collaborative approach with a passion for culture, partnerships, collectibles, and consumer trends
• Diligent with a dedication to high-quality execution

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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: Packaging Designer

Salary or Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000

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