Artistic Design Director - Luxury British Sculpture BrandDavid Harber Ltd are multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designers of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures. This role leads the creative direction for the New, Bespoke, and Classic collections, inspiring a talented team and captivating international audiences with your design voice.OverviewThis is not just another design role. It celebrates artistry, culture, and craftsmanship through timeless design. You will shape the creative future of a globally celebrated brand at the intersection of luxury design, fashion, art, and culture. You will be a visionary leader and global ambassador, guiding the brand's creative direction and influencing audiences worldwide.Where you’ll shineLead 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 the founder’s creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products that honour the founder’s legacy.Inspire your team and the wider business. Lead and develop the creative team, foster curiosity, push boundaries, and unlock new potential. Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to energise stakeholders and drive excellent results across the company. Represent the brand externally at global events and within the luxury design community. Travel frequently to champion the brand internationally.What you’ll shapeAs Design Director, drive David Harber’s creative vision, shaping new concepts into elegant, commercially successful products while keeping the Classic range fresh. Transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals, experiment with materials and finishes, and lead multiple projects from sketch to proposal with precision and flair.Act as a global ambassador for the brand, representing David Harber at UK and international design events, leading thought-provoking CPDs, and building influential networks across the design world. Lead and mentor a creative team, set design standards, and collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business forward.About YouYou’ll bring a degree in visual or product design (or equivalent experience) and extensive senior-level expertise, ideally within the luxury sector. You’ll have a strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design, translate complex briefs into elegant solutions, and inspire trust and collaboration. Exceptional communication and networking skills are essential, along with proven experience leading, motivating, and developing a creative team. A positive, open approach and the ability to inspire clients, colleagues, and stakeholders are important.Travel willingness to represent the brand on an international stage is essential.Role DetailsPosition: Design DirectorLocation: Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) + Travel minimum 6 times per year, representing the brand globallySalary & Benefits: Competitive salary (based on expertise) + bonus, private healthcare with Vitality, pension, 25 days holiday rising to 28, birthday leave, employee assistance programme.About the companyDavid Harber Ltd are multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designers of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures. Works include pieces for Windsor Castle, private collections worldwide, and projects across Asia, Europe, and the USA. Every sculpture, sundial, or water feature is crafted by hand on site in rural Oxfordshire. We are a small but established family-owned business with a highly affluent client base including private customers, interior and garden designers, art consultants, and property developers.ApplicationApply with your CV, covering letter, and portfolio. We take privacy seriously; data is processed by RR (Recruitment Revolution) as part of the recruitment process. See RR Data Privacy Policy on their website for details. #J-18808-Ljbffr