Overview
Artistic Design Director - Luxury Product Design, Sculptures, Installations
This role is a leadership position at David Harber, overseeing the creative direction of New, Bespoke, and Classic collections. You will lead a talented team, act as a global ambassador for the brand, and shape the creative future at the intersection of luxury design, fashion, art, and culture.
What you’ll do
* Lead the creation and evolution of David Harber’s New, Bespoke, and Classic products from research and ideation to concept and implementation.
* Translate the founder’s creative direction into elegant, commercially successful sculptures, sundials, and water features that honour the brand’s legacy.
* Inspire and mentor the creative team; foster curiosity, push boundaries, and drive innovation across Engineering, Operations, and Marketing.
* Represent the brand externally as a speaker, storyteller, and networker; champion the brand at high-profile UK and international design events and on international stages with frequent travel.
* Work with consultants and clients worldwide to translate briefs into bespoke proposals and realise projects in prestigious spaces.
* Provide a strong strategic vision and leadership to guide the business forward, uniting teams, stakeholders, and clients around bold ideas and shared success.
Role specifics
* Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ (Hybrid – 3 days in the office) + travel minimum 6 times per year
* Salary: Competitive, based on experience; plus bonus, private healthcare with Vitality, pension, 25 days holiday rising to 28, birthday leave, employee assistance programme
About You
* Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent); extensive senior-level experience, ideally within luxury sectors.
* Strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design; able to balance creativity with commercial awareness.
* Confident in face-to-face client interactions; able to translate complex briefs into elegant solutions and inspire trust and collaboration.
* Exceptional communication and networking skills; proven experience leading, motivating, and developing a creative team.
* Willingness to travel frequently and represent the brand globally.
About David Harber
David Harber Ltd is a multi‑award‑winning, internationally renowned design studio producing luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures. Works have graced locations from Windsor Castle to private collections worldwide. Every piece is hand crafted on site in rural Oxfordshire. We are a family‑owned business with a small but established team delivering the very best service to a highly affluent audience of private customers, interior and garden designers, art consultants, and property developers.
Your impact
* Own the full design process from concept to proposal, evolving products while keeping the Classic range fresh and vital.
* Transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals; boldly experiment with materials and finishes.
* Lead multiple projects with precision and flair; act as a global brand ambassador at events and CPDs.
* Collaborate across functions to deliver outstanding results and shape the brand’s future direction.
Application & notices
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