designer London, England
Job description
Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. 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.
SO, WHAT’S THE STORY?
Based at our Camden Head Quarters in our growing design department, we’re looking for an accessories designer to deliver commercial accessories hard and soft designs, in-keeping with Dr. Martens’ core values which address the seasonal briefs.
THE GIG
As our accessories designer, you will continue to evolve technologies, constructions and cosmetics and will be responsible for:
- Designing accessories to briefs with innovative and commercial concepts relevant to Dr. Martens
- Creating on-trend image, material and colour presentations on boards and in document form for seasonal product reviews, meetings and presentations.
- Conducting market research at retail and trade shows and through any other innovative medium/platform
- Working with the development team to create prototypes that meet the deadlines required on the design/product calendar
- Creating product presentations (internal and external) from concept to final review on all delegated projects
- Presenting seasonal concepts and articulating product information to the business
- Preparing materials and samples for presentations
THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART
Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:
- Experience in leather bags, small leather goods and soft accessories with a strong design portfolio to match
- Proven ability to work to a brief and translate designs into production ready designs
- Strong design and illustration skills both hand-drawn and digital
- Working knowledge of current Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
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.
