Artistic Design Director - Luxury Product Design, Sculptures, Installations - 19785 Ref: 19785

Overview

This is not just another design role. Celebrating artistry, culture, and craftsmanship through timeless design. This is your opportunity to shape the creative future of a globally celebrated brand at the intersection of Luxury design, fashion, art, and culture.

At David Harber, we create award-winning, hand-crafted sculptures that redefine luxury spaces around the world - from Windsor Castle to New York rooftops, from Chelsea Flower Show gardens to private collections across Asia, Europe, and the USA.

As our Design Director, you'll be more than a designer. You'll be a visionary leader, and global ambassador - guiding the creative direction of our New, Bespoke, and Classic collections while inspiring a talented team and captivating international audiences with your design voice.

The Role at a Glance

Role: Design Director

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) + Travel minimum 6 times per year, representing the brand globally

Compensation: Competitive salary (based on expertise) + bonus, private healthcare with Vitality, pension, 25 days holiday rising to 28, employer pension contribution, birthday leave, employee assistance programme.

About the Company

David Harber Ltd are multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designers of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures, whose works have graced some of the world's most prestigious addresses-from Windsor Castle and Eton to destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the USA. Every sculpture, sundial or water feature is crafted by hand on site in rural Oxfordshire. As a family-owned business, we are a small but established team, where every individual plays their part offering the very best service to its highly affluent audience of private customers, interior and garden designers, art consultants and property developers.

What you'll do

• Lead the creation and evolution of New, Bespoke, and Classic products while serving as a confident spokesperson for the brand.
• Own the full design process: research and ideation through concept and innovation, translating creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products that honour the founder's legacy.
• Inspire and lead the creative team; foster curiosity, push boundaries, and unlock new potential.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing; energise stakeholders and drive exceptional results.
• Act as a global brand ambassador, representing David Harber at design events, leading CPDs, and building influential networks across the luxury design world.
• Travel frequently to champion the brand on an international stage.

What you'll shape

• Drive David Harber's creative vision by shaping concepts into elegant, commercially successful products while keeping the Classic range fresh.
• Transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals; experiment with materials and finishes; manage multiple projects from sketch to proposal with precision and flair.
• Represent the brand externally at high-profile UK and international design events; collaborate with consultants and clients worldwide to realise ideas in prestigious spaces.
• Provide leadership; mentor a talented creative team; set standards for design excellence; foster innovation and curiosity.
• Work with senior leaders to guide the business forward and unite teams, stakeholders, and clients around bold ideas and shared success.

About You

• Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent experience) with extensive senior-level expertise, ideally in luxury.
• Strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design; balance creativity with commercial awareness.
• Confident in face-to-face client interactions; translate complex briefs into elegant solutions; inspire trust and collaboration.
• Exceptional communication and networking skills; proven experience leading, motivating, and developing a creative team.
• Positive, open approach with the ability to inspire clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Alter your world. Transform your space.

At David Harber, every piece is made with mystery, beauty, and great British craftsmanship to shift perceptions and change the world around you. We're looking for a Design Director who can bring that transformative energy to our creative future.

If you're ready to inspire, innovate, and lead at the pinnacle of design, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, covering letter, and portfolio and take your place in a leadership role at the heart of the brand.

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