Designer

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Docs discount

Share scheme Buy as you Earn

50% off Accessories

65% off Docs

Pension Aviva

Life Assurance

25 days + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Volunteer days

Job summary

Dr. Martens is seeking a Designer - Digital to shape the brand's digital experience across ecommerce, social, CRM and paid media.

You will blend craft, art direction and user-first thinking to deliver distinctive, intuitive experiences that drive engagement and conversion. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams within the Consumer & Brand department, reporting to the Head of Brand Design & Identity, and contribute to a fast-paced environment where culture, fashion and brand identity

Qualifications

• Experience designing digital assets for ecommerce, social, CRM and paid media.
• Strong eye for typography, color, layout and interaction.
• Understanding of user-centered design and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Design digital-first assets for ecommerce, social, CRM and paid channels.
• Translate creative direction into customer-centered executions across platforms.
• Collaborate with Creative, Ecommerce, UX and Performance teams.

Skills

Digital visual design

Brand storytelling

UX principles

Collaboration

Typography

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We’re a thriving, values‑driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place. At DM, our values guide everything we do:

Be Yourself,Act Courageously,Show You Care.

They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.

WHERE YOU SIT

As our Designer - Digital, you’ll be part of theConsumer & Brand departmentworking closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting intoHead of Brand Design & Identity.You’ll be right at the heart of fast‑moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.

WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE

The Designer – Digital combines digitally focussed craft, art direction sensibility and a user first mindset to help shape how people experience the brand across our digital ecosystem. From ecommerce and social to CRM and paid media, you’ll design work that not only looks distinctive, but feels intuitive, relevant and easy to engage with. This role sits at the intersectionofbrand expression, UX thinking and commercial performance. You’ll be hands on in execution, learning how design decisions impact customer behaviour, experience and conversion—while building the foundations of your digital and UX capability

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design and deliver digital-first assets across ecommerce, social, CRM and paid channels, balancing bold brand expression with clarity, usability and strong product storytelling
• Translate creative direction into visually impactful, customer‑centred executions tailored to each platform and driven by hierarchy, interaction and narrative flow
• Adapt and scale creative across formats and devices, ensuring consistency, accessibility and seamless user experience across all touchpoints
• Support ecommerce and performance goals by creating intuitive journeys that help customers discover, understand and choose products
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Creative, Ecommerce, UX, Performance, Production) to build scalable digital toolkits and continuously improve design decisions through UX best practice and performance insight

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

• Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:
• Strong foundational skills indigital visual design—layout, typography, colour and composition.
• Working knowledge ofAdobe Creative Suite and/or Figma.
• An understanding ofUX and customer centric design principles, such as hierarchy, clarity, responsiveness and ease of interaction.
• Awareness of how digital design functions acrossecommerce, social, CRM and paid environments.
• Attention to detail, curiosity about how people use digital products, and a desire to improve work through iteration.
• A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback from creative, design, UX and commercial partners.
• An interest in culture, fashion and how brands create meaningful digital experiences.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome free pair of Docs
• ‘Buy as you Earn’ Share scheme
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• 2 paid volunteer days per year

READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?

If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you. At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.