Global Human Resources Director

Designs Recruit Group; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Global HR Director to redefine how creative talent is nurtured and led. This executive-level role offers the chance to architect a comprehensive people strategy across international studios, supporting a diverse workforce of designers and thinkers. With a focus on inclusion, culture, and wellbeing, you will collaborate closely with the Board to align people with purpose. If you are passionate about fostering creative talent and building best-in-class design cultures, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the creative industry.

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, succession planning, and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Talent Development

Cultural Awareness

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

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:

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

You Bring:

1. Proven experience as a Group or Global HR Director, ideally in creative or design industries
2. Strong international HR knowledge and the ability to influence across cultures and time zones
3. Exceptional leadership, change management, and talent development skills
4. 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.