UX Designer - 6 Month FTC

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 UX Designer, you’ll be part of the Digital team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Head of Experience Optimisation. 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

As our UX Designer, you’ll join the Experience Optimisation team on a six-month fixed-term basis, providing additional design capacity across our conversion rate optimisation (CRO) and roadmap programmes.

You’ll play a hands‑on role in turning UX research and analysis into tested, shippable design solutions, supporting A/B testing and roadmap improvements. Working at pace, you’ll help maintain momentum across our optimisation pipeline while ensuring we deliver a consistently high‑quality premium brand experience.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Translating UX research and analysis into clear, testable wireframes, prototypes and production-ready designs.
• Designing and iterating A/B tests with EMEA and US testing teams, ensuring each variant supports a clear hypothesis and CRO objective.
• Delivering prioritised roadmap improvements and UX enhancements across the web experience, working closely with the CX/CRO Manager and Product Owners.
• Creating and collaborating on accessible, inclusive and premium digital experiences that maintain a consistent Dr. Martens brand across all markets, supporting development, QA and go-live.
• Maintaining clear design documentation and Figma files, while collaborating with the Senior UX Designer to manage priorities and ensure a smooth handover throughout the contract.

KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

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

• Proven experience as a mid-weight UX/Product Designer, ideally within e-commerce, consumer or retail environments.
• Strong experience designing and running A/B tests and CRO experiments, using research and data to inform design decisions.
• Advanced Figma skills, including prototyping and working within established design systems, with a strong understanding of responsive, mobile-first and accessible design.
• Confident collaborating with Product Owners and Developers in an agile environment, managing varied backlogs and delivering to deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with premium, global or multi-market brands is desirable, alongside familiarity with tools such as GA4, ContentSquare, Optimizely/VWO, Jira and UserTesting.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Welcome free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• 50% off Accessories
• Pension Scheme through Aviva
• Life Assurance
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Please note this is a 6mth Fixed Term Contract

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.

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