Global Human Resources Director

Designs Recruit Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global HR Director to redefine how creative talent is nurtured and led across its international HQ in London. This executive-level role involves architecting the entire people strategy, fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing, and driving leadership development across diverse creative studios. With a focus on supporting designers and visionaries, you will work closely with the Board to align people and purpose, ensuring that the firm remains at the forefront of the design industry. If you are passionate about building best-in-class design cultures, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Group or Global HR Director in creative industries.
• Strong international HR knowledge and ability to influence across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the global HR vision for a design-led business.
• Oversee talent strategy and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Talent Development

Cultural Awareness

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

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GLOBAL HR DIRECTOR – DESIGN INDUSTRY | LONDON

Redefine how creative talent is nurtured, grown, and led — globally.

We’re representing a globally revered interior design firm, now launching their international HQ in London, in their search for a strategic, culturally aware, and people-centric Global HR Director.

This is a rare opportunity to architect the entire people strategy across multiple creative studios, supporting designers, thinkers, and visionaries as they craft award-winning spaces around the world.

Your Mission:

• Lead and evolve the global HR vision for a design-led, innovation-driven business
• Oversee talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership development
• Drive inclusion, culture, and wellbeing across a diverse international workforce
• Work side-by-side with the Board and studio heads to align people and purpose
• Implement systems, tools, and training to empower creative teams
  

You Bring:

• Proven experience as a Group or Global HR Director, ideally in creative or design industries
• Strong international HR knowledge and the ability to influence across cultures and time zones
• Exceptional leadership, change management, and talent development skills
• Passion for supporting creative talent and building best-in-class design cultures

Based in London | Travel across global studios

Executive-level role | Creative industry impact

You’ll be more than HR — you’ll be a cultural architect for one of the world’s most respected design firms.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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