Overview

Artistic Design Director - Luxury British Sculpture Brand. 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.

The Role

Design Director. 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.

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

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

Business scope: Product – multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designers of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures; Clients – High Net Worth Individuals, Landscape and Garden Designers, Property Developers, Architects and Art; Work Destinations – Public Spaces, Luxury Developments, Hotels and Private Gardens.

Notable achievements: London Design Awards 2022 twice, The Queen’s Award for International Trade, Design and Decoration Award (7 times Chelsea Flower Show Tradestand Trophy). Highlights include three sundials unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and one by King Charles.

What you’ll bring

• Visionary designer with product innovation capability.
• Excellent public speaker, strong client engagement and networking skills.
• Proven leadership abilities to lead and develop a creative team.
• Background in Luxury Product Design, 3D, Conceptual Design, Luxury Sculptures, Art, Jewellery, Fashion, Furniture, or Interior Architecture.

About David Harber

David Harber Ltd are multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designers of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures. Works have graced prestigious addresses from Windsor Castle and Eton to destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the USA. Each piece is crafted by hand on site in rural Oxfordshire. We are a family-owned business with a small but established team, serving a highly affluent audience of private customers, interior and garden designers, art consultants, and property developers.

What you’ll shine at

You will lead the creation and evolution of David Harber’s New, Bespoke, and Classic products, own the full design process from research to concept and innovation, and translate creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products that honor the founder’s legacy. You will mentor the creative team, foster curiosity, and drive exceptional results across the company. Externally, you will act as a figurehead for the brand, representing David Harber globally and at design events, building networks within the luxury design world. A willingness to travel frequently is essential.

What you’ll shape

As Design Director, shape new concepts into elegant, commercially successful products, keep the Classic range vibrant, translate client briefs into bespoke proposals, and lead multiple projects end-to-end. You’ll be a global ambassador at high-profile design events, lead CPDs, and collaborate with consultants and clients worldwide to realize ideas in prestigious spaces. Lead, mentor, and align the creative team with the company’s strategic direction.

About you (requirements)

Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent experience) with extensive senior-level expertise, ideally in the luxury sector. Strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design, and commercial awareness. Confident in face-to-face client interactions with excellent communication and networking skills. Proven experience leading, motivating, and developing a creative team. Positive, open approach and ability to inspire clients, colleagues, and stakeholders alike.

Application

Apply today with your CV, covering letter, and portfolio. We look forward to hearing from you.

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