Overview

Artistic Design Director - Luxury Product Design, Sculptures, Installations at David Harber. 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.

Role and Responsibilities

• 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: from research and ideation to concept and innovation — translating David Harber’s creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products that honour the founder’s legacy.
• Inspire and lead a talented creative team, fostering curiosity, pushing boundaries, and unlocking new potential.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing; energise stakeholders and drive exceptional results across the company.
• Act as a global ambassador for the brand, representing David Harber within the luxury design world and the international design community.
• Travel frequently to champion the brand on an international stage.

About You / Qualifications

• 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; able to balance creativity with commercial awareness.
• Excellent face-to-face client interactions, translating complex briefs into elegant solutions while inspiring 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 alike.

What you’ll shape

You will drive David Harber’s creative vision as Design Director, shaping new concepts into elegant, commercially successful products while keeping the Classic range fresh. You’ll transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals, experiment boldly with materials and finishes, and lead multiple projects from sketch to proposal with precision and flair.

As a global ambassador for the brand, you will lead thought-provoking CPDs and build influential networks across the design world, working with consultants and clients worldwide to bring ideas to life in prestigious spaces.

Leadership is central: mentor a creative team, set design excellence standards, foster innovation, and collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business forward.

About David Harber

David Harber Ltd are multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designers of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures. Every piece is made by hand on site in rural Oxfordshire. We are a family-owned business with a small but established team delivering the very best service to our affluent audience of private customers, interior and garden designers, art consultants and property developers.

Application

Apply today with your CV, covering letter, and portfolio. If you’re ready to inspire, innovate, and lead at the pinnacle of design, we want to hear from you.

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Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design and Art/Creative
• Industries: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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