Creative Director, International

Requisition ID: 16150

Job Location(s):

Hoofddorp, NH, NL, 2132 HZ

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Time in Office: Hybrid

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 Crocs International Creative Director will be based in Netherlands leading a team of designers, copywriters, and project managers focused on regional growth (ROW & APAC). The role ensures global creative strategy adapts to regional cultural nuances while maintaining brand consistency and shares local insights with the GCD to inform global direction.

This individual will be responsible for producing marketing materials for Crocs stores, Crocs.com, wholesale partners, and digital channels. This role requires strong organization, creativity, conceptual skills, and expert-level proficiency in Adobe CC. The Creative Director manages both daily projects and seasonal campaigns, elevating the brand and supporting its commitment to innovation, sustainability, inclusion, and diversity.The Creative Director maintains a unified brand voice, interprets it for local markets, and proactively contributes ideas to drive creative strategy and marketing goals. Demonstrated leadership experience, collaboration with global teams, and enthusiasm for evangelizing the Crocs brand internally and externally are essential.

What You'll Do

Maintain overall brand voice and brand consistency across regions and channels

Work with the global creative team in preparing seasonal product campaigns to be viewed through the regional APAC lens, as well as other business units or global marketing initiatives

Have a committed understanding of Wholesale, Crocs Retail, and Crocs eCommerce campaigns

Collaborate with the Creative and Marketing teams on all outgoing marketing pieces

Collaborate with Product and Merchandising teams to develop product positioning and develop seasonal stories

Collaborate with local Creative Agency Partners and help direct them on the Crocs brand

Ability to manage both internal and external resources (at times 20+) to win in the International Marketing space

Manage and lead a team of creatives

Ensure accuracy of consumer-facing content

In being in market, it allows to tie in cultural fluency and multi-market complexity, while also allowing for stronger market insights from in-region touchpoints

What You'll Bring to the Table

Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and/or Graphic Design

At least 10+ years’ experience with an in-house creative team or agency

At least 3+ years supervisory responsibility of creative teams

In-depth knowledge of the ROW/APAC region to allow us to capture growth

Expert level graphic design skills

Ability to commit to the creative vision and passionately execute marketing materials

Capacity to lead all aspects of and guide the work of others

Ability to present and communicate ideas

Knowledge and understanding of advertising principles and evolving guidelines for eComm, print, and retail copy

Understanding of consumer profiles, research, and data that informs marketing strategies

Outstanding organizational skills and dedication to excellence with an eye for detail

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile and constantly evolving environment while managing multiple priorities under pressure

Effectively manages time and operates with sense of urgency

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.

Cope effectively with complexity and change

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