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: Design Director | Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ (Hybrid 3 days per week in office) + Travel minimum 6 times per year, representing the brand globally. Competitive salary (based on expertise) + bonus, private healthcare with Vitality, pension, 25 days holiday rising to 28, 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.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and evolution of David Harber’s New, Bespoke, and Classic products, serving as a confident spokesperson for the brand.
• Own the full design process: research, ideation, concept and innovation—translating creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products that honor the founder’s legacy.
• Inspire and lead the creative team, fostering curiosity, pushing boundaries, and unlocking new potential; collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to drive exceptional results.
• Act as a global ambassador, representing the brand at design events, leading CPDs, and building networks within the luxury design world.
• Travel frequently to champion the brand on an international stage.
• Lead and mentor a talented creative team, setting standards for design excellence and fostering innovation and curiosity.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business forward and unite teams, stakeholders, and clients around bold ideas.

What You’ll Shape

• Transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals; experiment with materials and finishes; manage multiple projects from sketch to proposal with precision and flair.
• Represent David Harber at high-profile UK and international design events; lead thought-provoking CPDs; build influential networks across the design world.
• Shape a strong strategic vision for the brand and ensure the Classic range remains fresh and vital.

Qualifications & About You

• Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent experience) with extensive senior-level expertise, ideally within the luxury sector.
• Strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design; balance creativity with commercial awareness.
• Confident in face-to-face client interactions and 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.

Additional Information

Alter your world. Transform your space. At David Harber, every piece is made of mystery, beauty, and great British craftsmanship to shift perceptions and change the world around you, as if by magic. Now, we’re looking for a Design Director who can bring that 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.

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