Overview

Artistic Design Director - Luxury British Sculpture Brand at David Harber. Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ. Hybrid work arrangement – 3 days per week in the office, plus travel minimum 6 times per year to represent the brand globally.

Lead the creative direction for New, Bespoke, and Classic collections; act as a visionary leader and global ambassador, inspiring a talented team and engaging international audiences with the design voice of the brand.

Role at a glance

• Position: Design Director
• Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid – 3 days in office) + travel
• Compensation: Competitive salary (based on expertise) + bonus
• Benefits: Private healthcare with Vitality, pension, 25 days holiday (rising to 28), birthday leave, employee assistance program

What you’ll do

• Own the full design process for David Harber’s New, Bespoke, and Classic products from research and ideation to concept and final execution.
• Translate creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products that honour the founder’s legacy.
• Lead and develop the creative team, fostering curiosity, pushing boundaries, and driving results across the company.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing; energise stakeholders and manage multiple projects with precision.
• Represent the brand externally as a figurehead, building relationships across the luxury design world in the UK and internationally; travel frequently is essential.

What you’ll shape

• Drive David Harber’s creative vision and transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals.
• Experiment with materials and finishes; keep the Classic range fresh while delivering new concepts.
• Lead high-profile design events, CPDs, and global networks with senior leaders and clients worldwide.
• Inspire and mentor a creative team; set standards for design excellence and foster innovation and curiosity.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to guide the business and unite teams around bold ideas and shared success.

About you

• Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent) with extensive senior-level luxury experience.
• Strong understanding of historical, classical, and contemporary design; ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness.
• Excellent client-facing skills, ability to translate complex briefs into elegant solutions; strong communication and networking abilities.
• Proven experience leading, motivating, and developing a creative team with a positive, open approach.
• Willingness to travel and represent the brand on an international stage.

About the company

David Harber Ltd is a multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designer of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures. Works range from Windsor Castle and Eton to Asia, Australia, Europe, and the USA. Each piece is handcrafted on site in rural Oxfordshire; 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.

Application details

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