At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and evolve brand identity through innovative design and collaboration.
- Company: Join the iconic Dr. Martens team, a global leader in culture and style.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous discounts, private healthcare, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment that champions individuality and creativity.
- Why this job: Make your mark on a legendary brand while growing your creative career.
- Qualifications: Solid graphic design skills and a passion for brand identity and visual systems.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
As our Designer, you’ll be part of the creative & editorial team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Head 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.
The Brand Designer sits within the Brand Creative Studio, supporting the creation, evolution and application of the brand’s visual identity and design systems. This role sits close to the craft of brand building. Working alongside Senior Brand Designer lead and Head of Brand design, you’ll help develop and apply core identity elements, extend our brand identity into new product and proposition areas, shape and build modular design systems for campaign and content and kick start global toolkits that enable the brand to show up consistently and confidently across campaigns, channels, and markets. It’s a hands‑on role for a designer who’s excited by identity thinking, systems, and how brands scale beautifully in the real world.
Core Accountabilities
- Support the development and evolution of brand identity by assisting with layouts, graphic devices, typography and visual systems.
- Contribute to design systems by building and refining modular templates and components for consistent use across all channels.
- Help create brand and campaign toolkits, including layouts, examples, artwork and guidance for global and local teams.
- Apply brand identity across touchpoints (ecommerce, CRM, social, retail, presentations) ensuring consistency and clarity.
- Collaborate within the studio while maintaining high craft standards—paying attention to detail, responding to feedback, and supporting work with research and inspiration.
Key Skills & Capabilities
- Brings creative energy, curiosity and openness—contributing early ideas, references and inspiration to help shape strong creative direction.
- Has a solid foundation in graphic design, with a clear interest in brand identity, visual systems and scalable design.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with additional capability in Figma and component‑based design preferred.
- Understands how design systems and guidelines ensure consistency across channels, markets and touchpoints.
- Shows strong attention to detail, alongside a collaborative mindset and accountability for managing deadlines, deliveries and proactively flagging risks.
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
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.
Designer - Brand employer: Dr. Martens plc
At Dr. Martens, we pride ourselves on being a values-driven employer that champions individuality and creativity. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth while working on impactful projects that shape our iconic brand. With benefits like hybrid working, generous discounts, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to make their mark.