OverviewDesign Director - Where Art, Culture & Craft Meet. HybridDesignation: Design Director at VoiceWorks. Hybrid role (3 days in the office at Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ) with travel required globally (minimum 6 times per year). What you will do

Own and drive the design direction for New, Bespoke, and Classic David Harber collections, translating creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products. Lead and mentor a creative team, fostering innovation, curiosity, and high standards of design excellence. Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to energise stakeholders and deliver exceptional results for luxury spaces, hotels, private gardens, and public projects. Represent the brand externally as a global ambassador, networking within the luxury design community and speaking at events; travel frequently for international presence. Transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals and manage multiple projects from concept to proposal with precision and flair. Set strategic direction with senior leaders and align teams around bold ideas and shared success.

About You

Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent experience) with extensive senior-level expertise, ideally in the luxury sector. Strong knowledge of historical, classical, and contemporary design; ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness. Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills; proven experience leading, motivating, and developing a creative team. Outstanding communication and networking skills with a proactive, positive, and collaborative approach. Willingness to travel and represent the brand on an international stage.

About David Harber David Harber Ltd are multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designers of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures, with works installed at prestigious locations worldwide. All pieces are crafted by hand in rural Oxfordshire in a family-owned environment dedicated to exceptional service for private clients, interior and garden designers, art consultants, and property developers. What you’ll shape

Lead the creative evolution of the New, Bespoke, and Classic products while ensuring the Classic range remains fresh and vital. Translate client briefs into compelling bespoke proposals and explore innovative materials and finishes. Represent the brand at high-profile UK and international design events and build influential networks across the design world. Inspire and mentor the creative team, setting standards for design excellence and nurturing innovation.

Requirements & Benefits

Competitive salary based on expertise + bonus; private healthcare with Vitality; pension; 25 days holiday rising to 28; birthday leave; employee assistance program. Role located in Didcot, Oxfordshire with hybrid in-office work and international travel.

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