Artistic Design Director - Luxury Sculptures, Art, Installations

VoiceWorks; Aston Tirrold; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury design firm is seeking an Artistic Design Director to lead the creative direction of their bespoke and classic collections. This role involves leading a talented team, representing the brand globally, and ensuring that products honor the founder's legacy. Ideal candidates will have a background in visual or product design and extensive experience in the luxury sector. Offers competitive salary, healthcare, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

25 days holiday rising to 28

Birthday leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and evolution of products from research to execution.
• Mentor and inspire the creative team to drive innovation.
• Represent the brand globally at design events.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Public speaking

Networking

Creative design

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in visual or product design

Job description

Overview

Artistic Design Director - Luxury Product Design, Sculptures, Installations.

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

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 will 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.

Your role is to shape the creative future of a globally celebrated brand at the intersection of luxury design, fashion, art, and culture.

What you will do is lead the full design process from research and ideation to concept and innovation, translating creative direction into elegant, commercially successful products that honor the founder’s legacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and evolution of David Harber's New, Bespoke, and Classic products; own the full design process from research and ideation to concept and execution.
• Inspire and mentor a talented creative team; foster curiosity, push boundaries, and drive innovation.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Marketing; energize stakeholders and deliver exceptional results.
• Act as a global ambassador for the brand; represent David Harber at high-profile design events and build influential networks.
• Transform client briefs into inspiring bespoke proposals; lead multiple projects from sketch to proposal with precision and flair.
• Travel frequently to champion the brand on an international stage.
• Lead thought leadership activities (CPDs) and maintain strong external relationships within the luxury design world.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent public speaking, communication, and networking skills; proven experience leading, motivating, and developing a creative team.
• Confident in face-to-face client interactions; ability to translate complex briefs into elegant solutions and inspire trust and collaboration.
• Positive, open approach with the ability to inspire clients, colleagues, and stakeholders alike.
• Willingness to travel frequently and represent the brand globally.

About the Company

David Harber Ltd are multi-award-winning, internationally renowned designers of luxurious, hand-crafted sculptures; works grace prestigious addresses around the world. Every piece is crafted by hand on site in rural Oxfordshire. We are a family-owned business with a small but established team that serves a highly affluent audience of private customers, interior and garden designers, art consultants, and property developers.

Location & Benefits

Location: Didcot, England, United Kingdom; Oxfordshire; Didcot, England, United Kingdom. Hybrid working and travel requirements as listed above.

Benefits include competitive salary (based on expertise) + bonus, private healthcare with Vitality, pension, 25 days holiday rising to 28, birthday leave, employee assistance programme.

Application

To apply, please submit your CV, covering letter, and portfolio.