Artistic Design Director - Luxury Product Design, Sculptures

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

Job summary

A luxury design firm based in Didcot is seeking a Design Director to lead the creative vision and drive product innovation. In this role, you'll oversee the entire design process, inspire a talented team, and engage with high-profile clients globally. The ideal candidate will have a background in luxury design, excellent communication skills, and a passion for craftsmanship, with a willingness to travel for the brand. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days holiday rising to 28

Birthday leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level expertise within the luxury sector.
• Strong grasp of historical, classical, and contemporary design.
• Ability to inspire trust and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and evolution of New, Bespoke, and Classic products.
• Inspire and mentor a talented creative team.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing.

Skills

Visionary designer

Excellent public speaker

Strong networking skills

Leadership experience

Education

Degree in visual or product design

Tools

3D design software

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.

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
• Benefits: Private healthcare with Vitality, pension, 25 days holiday rising to 28, 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-time winner of the Chelsea Flower Show Tradestand Trophy
• Highlights: Three sundials unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and one by King Charles

What you'll bring

• Visionary designer with expertise in product innovation
• Excellent public speaker with strong client engagement and networking skills
• Leadership experience to guide and develop a creative team

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. Their 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 in offering the very best service to a 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 the 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. You will lead and develop the creative team, foster curiosity, push boundaries, and unlock new potential. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to energise stakeholders and drive exceptional results across the company. Externally, you will act as a figurehead for the brand, representing David Harber in the global landscape and interior design community. 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 the creative vision—shaping new concepts into elegant, commercially successful products while keeping the Classic range fresh. You will transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals, experiment 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 CPDs, and building influential networks across the design world. You will work closely with consultants and clients worldwide, bringing ideas to life in prestigious spaces.

At the heart of the role is leadership. You will inspire and mentor a talented creative team, set the standard for design excellence, and collaborate with senior leaders to guide the business forward. Excellent communication will 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. You should be confident in face-to-face client interactions, translating 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.

Application

Alter your world. Transform your space. 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.

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