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:
Role: Design Director
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) + Travel minimum 6 times per year, representing the brand globally
Compensation: 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.
Product: Multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designers of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures
Clients: High Net Worth Individuals, Landscape and Garden Designers, Property Developers, Architects and Art
Work Destined For: Public Spaces, Luxury Developments, Hotels and Private Gardens
Pedigree: London Design Awards 2022, The Queen's Award for International Trade, Design and Decoration Award, 7 times Chelsea Flower Show Tradestand Trophy
Highlights: Three sundials unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and one by King Charles.
Your Skills: Visionary designer, product innovation, excellent public speaking, strong client engagement and networking skills, as well as leadership skills.
Your background: Luxury Product Design, 3D, Conceptual Design, Luxury Sculptures, Art, Jewellery, Fashion, Furniture, Interior Architecture.
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 across 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 while serving as a confident spokesperson for the brand.
* Own the full design process: from research and ideation to concept and innovation—translating creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products that honour the founder's legacy.
* Inspire and develop the creative team, fostering curiosity, pushing boundaries, and unlocking new potential.
* Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to energise stakeholders and drive exceptional results across the company.
* Act as a global ambassador for the brand, representing David Harber at high-profile UK and international design events, leading CPDs, and building influential networks.
* Travel frequently to champion the brand on an international stage.
What you'll shape
* Drive the creative vision and transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals.
* Experiment with materials and finishes, leading multi-project execution from sketch to proposal with precision and flair.
* Represent the brand externally and lead relationships with consultants and clients worldwide, bringing ideas to life in prestigious spaces.
* Provide leadership to inspire and mentor a talented creative team, setting design excellence as a standard and fostering innovation.
* Collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business forward and align teams around bold ideas and shared success.
About You
* Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent) with extensive senior-level expertise, ideally in the luxury sector.
* Strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design; ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness.
* Confident in face-to-face client interactions; translate 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.
Alter your world. Transform your space.
At David Harber, every piece is made with mystery, beauty, and great British craftsmanship to shift perceptions and change the world around you, as if by magic. We are looking for a Design Director who can bring that transformative 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 — and take your place in a leadership role at the heart of the brand.
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