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 employer, pension contribution, birthday leave, employee assistance programme.
About David Harber
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 British institutions such as Windsor Castle and Eton to destinations further afield 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.
Responsibilities
* Lead the creation and evolution of David Harber\'s New, Bespoke, and Classic products; serve as a confident spokesperson for the brand.
* Own the full design process from research and ideation to concept and innovation, translating the founder\'s creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products.
* Inspire and mentor a creative team; foster curiosity, push boundaries, and unlock new potential.
* Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing; energise stakeholders and drive exceptional results.
* Act as a global brand figurehead, representing David Harber within the design community; build relationships across the luxury design world in the UK and abroad; travel frequently to champion the brand internationally.
* Shape client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals; experiment boldly with materials and finishes; lead multiple projects from sketch to proposal with precision and flair.
* Lead as a global ambassador at high-profile UK and international design events; lead CPDs and build influential networks.
* Lead and mentor a talented creative team; set the standard for design excellence; collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business forward.
Qualifications & About You
* Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent experience); extensive senior-level expertise, ideally in the luxury sector.
* Strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design; balance creativity with commercial awareness.
* Confident in face-to-face client interactions; translate complex briefs into elegant solutions; inspire 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.
Travel & Work Environment
Willingness to travel frequently; role involves representation on an international stage and hybrid in-office work in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
What You\'ll Shape
As Design Director, you will drive the creative vision, shaping new concepts into elegant, commercially successful products while keeping the Classic range fresh. Transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals, and lead projects from sketch to proposal. You will be a global ambassador for the brand, representing David Harber at design events and building networks across the design world.
Application & Privacy
Apply today with your CV, covering letter, and portfolio. We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
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