Global Retail Project Lead

Dr. Martens; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail brand in London is seeking a Global Retail Project Lead to oversee retail initiatives that enhance brand presence across physical locations. This pivotal role requires project management expertise and a strong background in retail design. The successful candidate will manage new store openings and ensure design consistency. The position offers hybrid working and is part of a vibrant corporate culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Welcome free pair of Docs

65% off all Docs

Award-winning share plan

Private healthcare

Dedicated culture team

2 paid volunteer days per year

Office with roof terrace

Qualifications

• Experience in global retail environments or visual merchandising leadership.
• Strong understanding of retail concepts and execution.
• Confident in cross-functional and international team settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery of global retail projects.
• Govern the application of global store design principles.
• Lead fixture prototyping processes and project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Retail design insight

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Tools

Asana

Job description

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with 65 years of rich heritage, rooted in craftsmanship. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

THE GIG

We’re looking for a Global Retail Project Lead to drive the planning, briefing, governance, and creative alignment of key retail initiatives that elevate our brand across physical spaces. Working across Retail Experience & Creative Studio, you’ll ensure new store openings and global retail enhancements are executed with consistency, creativity, and precision.

This is a pivotal role that blends design vision with operational rigour—overseeing the rollout of new retail formats, guiding store design application across regions, and ensuring our spaces reflect the brand in bold, compelling ways.

As our Global Retail Project Lead you will be responsible for:

Project Leadership & Governance

• Lead the end-to-end project management of global retail projects, including new store concepts, new retail initiatives, GWP programmes.
• Build and maintain robust project governance structures—from timelines to milestone tracking—ensuring smooth cross-functional delivery.
• Use project management tool Asana to manage workflows, dependencies, stakeholders, and programme documentation.

Creative Alignment & Store Design Governance

• Govern the application of global store design principles across regional executions—reviewing layouts, guiding design intent, and ensuring alignment.
• Act as brand custodian across all physical environments, upholding creative excellence while adapting to local nuances.
• Own creative approval processes and feedback loops with key stakeholders.

Fixture Development & Toolkit Delivery

• Lead fixture prototyping processes—briefing, testing, refining, and approving for rollout across various formats.
• Manage the distribution of finalised drawings and toolkit materials to regional teams for production and deployment.
• Partner with Procurement to value engineer fixtures and tools—delivering premium outcomes within cost and scale targets.

Collaboration & Brand Expression

• Be the central connector between Retail Experience, Creative Studio and regional teams—ensuring clarity, cohesion, and momentum.
• Brief internal creative teams and external agencies to deliver impactful environments across showrooms and office spaces.
• Partner with Facilities to ensure branded environments reflect our identity with precision.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:

• Experience in global retail environments, store design, or visual merchandising project leadership.
• Strong understanding of the physical retail landscape, from concept to execution.
• Confident working across cross-functional and international teams.
• A sharp eye for design and detail, with the ability to balance creative ambition and operational feasibility.
• Organise: prioritise demands, manage time effectively, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Influence: share ideas confidently, listen empathetically, and adapt approach to resonate with others, bringing positivity and strong communication skills to inspire enthusiasm.
• Drive: embody pride in our brand, proactively seek improvement, and deliver on promises with integrity. Show initiative, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Invent: challenge conventions, respecting DM's heritage while offering practical improvement suggestions and ideas.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hybrid working
• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Amazing Camden based offices with roof terrace overlooking the canal

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

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.