Artistic Design Director - Luxury Product Design, Sculptures

RecruitmentRevolution.com; Aston Tirrold; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury design firm in the UK seeks a Design Director to shape creative products and lead their design team. The role involves overseeing product lines while representing the brand at high-profile events. Ideal candidates should possess extensive design expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a strong luxury sector background. This is a hybrid position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Private healthcare

25 days holiday rising to 28

Employer pension contribution

Birthday leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level expertise, ideally in the luxury sector.
• Strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design.
• Exceptional communication and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of New, Bespoke, and Classic product lines.
• Transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals.
• Serve as global brand ambassador at design events.

Skills

Visionary designer

Excellent public speaking

Strong client engagement

Leadership skills

Networking skills

Education

Degree in visual or product design

Job description

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

• Position: 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 focus: 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
• Recognition: London Design Awards 2022 (twice); The Queen\'s Award for International Trade; Design and Decoration Award; 7-time Chelsea Flower Show Tradestand Trophy
• Highlights: Three sundials unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and one by King Charles

Your Skills & Background

• Visionary designer with product innovation and excellent public speaking
• Strong client engagement, networking, and leadership skills
• Background in 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 Windsor Castle and Eton to destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the USA. Each piece 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 serving a highly affluent audience of private customers, interior and garden designers, art consultants and property developers.

What You\'ll Shine At

As a visionary designer, 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. You will inspire both your team and the wider business, leading the creative team and collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to energise stakeholders and drive results. Externally, you will act as a figurehead for the brand, representing David Harber within the global design community. A willingness to travel frequently is essential as you champion the brand internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and evolution of New, Bespoke, and Classic product lines
• Transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals
• Experiment with materials and finishes; manage multiple projects from sketch to proposal
• Serve as global brand ambassador at high-profile design events; lead CPDs; build influential networks
• Inspire and mentor a creative team; foster innovation and curiosity
• Collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business; unite teams, stakeholders, and clients

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in visual or product design (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive senior-level expertise, ideally in the luxury sector
• Strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design; commercial awareness
• Excellent face-to-face client interaction, translating briefs into elegant solutions
• Exceptional communication, networking, leadership, and team-development skills
• Positive, open approach with ability to inspire clients, colleagues, and stakeholders

Apply & Important Notice

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