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.

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
• Package: 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 the Company

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 piece is made 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.

What You’ll Do / 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 David Harber’s creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products that honour the founder’s legacy.
• Inspire and develop the creative team; foster curiosity, push boundaries, and unlock new potential. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to energise stakeholders and drive exceptional results.
• Act as a global brand figurehead, representing David Harber in the luxury design world, forging strong relationships with UK and international audiences. Willingness to travel frequently is essential.
• Lead client briefs to inspiring bespoke proposals, experiment boldly with materials and finishes, and manage multiple projects from sketch to proposal with precision and flair.
• Lead thought-provoking CPDs and build influential networks across the design world; work with consultants and clients worldwide to bring ideas to life in prestigious spaces.
• Inspire and mentor a talented creative team, set standards for design excellence, and drive innovation and curiosity across the business.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business forward and unite teams, stakeholders, and clients around bold ideas and shared success.

Required / About You

• Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent experience) with extensive senior-level expertise, ideally in the luxury sector.
• 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 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.

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

• Lead the creation and evolution of New, Bespoke, and Classic products; serve as a confident spokesperson for the brand.
• Own the complete design process from research to concept to implementation, translating creative direction into commercial products.
• Inspire and manage the creative team; collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing; energise stakeholders to achieve outstanding results.
• Represent the brand externally at UK and international design events; lead CPDs and build networks across the luxury design world.
• Travel frequently to champion the brand on an international stage.

What You’ll Shape

• Shape David Harber’s creative vision, turning client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals and keeping the Classic range fresh.
• Transform concepts into elegant, commercially successful products; lead multiple projects from sketch to proposal with precision and flair.
• Act as a global ambassador for the brand and work with consultants and clients worldwide.

About the Role and Leadership

As Design Director, you will be the driving force behind David Harber’s creative vision—shaping new concepts into elegant, commercially successful products while keeping the Classic range vibrant. You will mentor a talented creative team, set the standard for design excellence, and collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business forward.

Apply

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.

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