Director of Design - Artisan, Luxury British Sculptures Brand

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.

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ (Hybrid 3 days per week in office) + Travel Minimum 6 times per year, representing the brand globally.

Compensation & Benefits: 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.

Accolades: London Design Awards 2022; twice Recipient of The Queens Award for International Trade; Design and Decoration Award; 7 times winner of the Chelsea Flower Show Tradestand Trophy.

Your Skills:

• Visionary designer, product innovation
• Excellent public speaker
• Strong client engagement and networking skills
• Leadership skills

Your Background: Luxury Product Design, 3D, Conceptual Design, Luxury Sculptures, Art, Jewellery, Fashion, Furniture, Interior Architecture.

Welcome to 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 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.

Where You’ll Shine: As a visionary designer with artistic passion, you will lead the creation and evolution of David Harber’s New, Bespoke, and Classic products while serving as a confident spokesperson for the brand. You will 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.

With strong design fundamentals and an eye for beauty, you will inspire both your team and the wider business. Leading and developing the creative team, you will foster curiosity, push boundaries, and unlock new potential. Collaborating closely with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing, you will energise stakeholders and drive exceptional results across the company.

Externally, you will act as a figurehead for the brand, representing David Harber within the global landscape and interior design community. An excellent orator, storyteller, and natural networker, you will forge strong relationships across the luxury design world in the UK and abroad. A willingness to travel frequently is essential as you champion the brand on an international stage.

What You’ll Shape: As Design Director, you will drive David Harber’s creative vision — shaping new concepts into elegant, commercially successful products while keeping our Classic range fresh and vital. 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.

Beyond the studio, you’ll be a global ambassador for the brand, representing David Harber at high-profile UK and international design events, leading thought-provoking CPDs, and building influential networks across the design world. You’ll work closely with consultants and clients worldwide, bringing ideas to life in the most prestigious spaces.

At the heart of the role is leadership. You will inspire and mentor a talented creative team, setting the standard for design excellence while fostering innovation and curiosity. With a strong strategic vision, you’ll collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business forward, and with exceptional communication you’ll unite teams, stakeholders, and clients around bold ideas and shared success.

About You: You’ll bring a degree in visual or product design (or equivalent experience) and extensive senior-level expertise, ideally within the luxury sector. With a strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design, and an eye on current trends, you’ll balance creativity with commercial awareness. Confident in face-to-face client interactions, you’ll translate complex briefs into elegant solutions while inspiring trust and collaboration. Exceptional communication and networking skills are essential, alongside proven experience leading, motivating, and developing a creative team. Above all, you’ll bring a positive, open approach and the ability to inspire clients, colleagues, and stakeholders alike.

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