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Design Director salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$152,804
$24,423
Additional Cash Compensation
$177,227
Total Compensation
Median: 145,000
Min: $75K
Max: $300K

How Much Does a Design Director Make in US?

The average salary for a Design Director in US is $152,804. The average additional cash compensation for a Design Director in US is $24,423. The average total compensation for a Design Director in US is $177,227. Design Director salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Design Director employees in US.

Design Director
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best-paying cities for Design Director

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salaries for software engineers are San Francisco, Orange County, Remote, Seattle and New York City.
City NameAverage SalaryCompared to National Average
San Francisco, CA$189,123
+ 25% (140,956)
Orange County$187,475
+ 25% (140,956)
Remote$174,920
+ 19% (140,956)
Seattle, WA$170,391
+ 17% (140,956)
New York City, NY$169,412
+ 17% (140,956)
Fort Collins$167,000
+ 16% (140,956)
Washington DC$166,250
+ 15% (140,956)
Los Angeles, CA$161,564
+ 13% (140,956)
Boston, MA$160,377
+ 12% (140,956)
Austin, TX$156,128
+ 10% (140,956)

Design Director Salary by gender

The average Design Director salary for women is $165,778 and the average Design Director salary for men is $160,895.

Design Director Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Design Director with 7+ years of experience is $162,256.

Design Director Salary ranges

The most common Design Director salary in US is between $150k - $160k.

Average Design + UX salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Graphic Designer$51,902
Min: $49K
Max: $56K
Web Designer$71,386
Min: $56K
Max: $100K
Visual Designer$76,584
Min: $50K
Max: $140K
Senior Graphic Designer$77,028
Min: $70K
Max: $85K
Instructional Designer$78,260
Min: $72K
Max: $85K
UI Designer$84,837
Min: $44K
Max: $150K
Game Designer$87,325
Min: $79K
Max: $122K
UX Designer$93,238
Min: $45K
Max: $300K
Art Director$94,006
Min: $40K
Max: $215K
UX Researcher$105,848
Min: $55K
Max: $230K
Senior UI Designer$109,284
Min: $63K
Max: $200K
Product Designer$110,592
Min: $45K
Max: $330K
Senior UX Designer$121,570
Min: $64K
Max: $220K
Senior Product Designer$123,177
Min: $116K
Max: $140K
Creative Director$144,230
Min: $65K
Max: $315K
Design Director$152,804
Min: $75K
Max: $300K
CCO (Chief Creative Officer)$175,320
Min: $100K
Max: $425K
Creative Chief Officer$187,932
Min: $140K
Max: $425K

FAQ

Q:

What does a design director do?

A.
Design directors oversee the design details of physical and digital products. Directors lead the design process and articulate their visions to creative teams.
Q:

How to become a design director?

A.
Most design directors have a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, graphic design, marketing or a related field before starting in an entry-level role, such as graphic designer. It typically takes at least five years for professionals to navigate to a design director position.
Q:

How much does a design director make?

A.

The salary range for a design director is $55K-$305K. The average salary for a Design Director in US is $152,804.

Career Info

Design Director jobs in US

Director, User Experience Design

New York City, NY
44 minutes ago
$228,500 - $260,800
Annually
Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaDirector, User Experience DesignThe Experience Design team at Capital One is at the forefront of enriching our users' digital and physical experiences. We champion a thriving environment of collaboration, authenticity and healthy critique, in which we honor diversity of thought, create a culture of belonging, and elevate one another. If you're an innovator and storyteller who embraces an

Director, User Experience Design

Chicago, IL
44 minutes ago
$228,500 - $260,800
Annually
Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaDirector, User Experience DesignThe Experience Design team at Capital One is at the forefront of enriching our users' digital and physical experiences. We champion a thriving environment of collaboration, authenticity and healthy critique, in which we honor diversity of thought, create a culture of belonging, and elevate one another. If you're an innovator and storyteller who embraces an

Director, User Experience Design

Washington DC
44 minutes ago
$228,500 - $260,800
Annually
Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaDirector, User Experience DesignThe Experience Design team at Capital One is at the forefront of enriching our users' digital and physical experiences. We champion a thriving environment of collaboration, authenticity and healthy critique, in which we honor diversity of thought, create a culture of belonging, and elevate one another. If you're an innovator and storyteller who embraces an

Director, User Experience Design

Greater Denver Area
2 weeks ago
$175,000 - $250,000
Annually
Department SummaryDISH is a Fortune 200 company, with a portfolio of businesses including traditional DISH TV, Sling TV, Retail Wireless businesses including Boost, Republic, Ting, and emerging OnTech In-Home services. We are also building the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it's a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the

Director, User Experience

Chicago, IL
2 weeks ago
Who we are: Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. We believe in the power of experiences and are fiercely dedicated to building products that inspire human connections. Named as one of Built In's top places to work in 2023, we believe that our People are our greatest competitive advantage

Manager of Product Design

Greater Denver Area
1 day ago
$145,000
Annually
Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and  high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a

Director of Design, Platforms and Content

Seattle, WA
1 week ago
$152,000 - $181,940
Annually
Job Description: Remitly is on a mission to transform the lives of immigrants and their families by providing the most trusted financial products and services on the planet. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to immigrants sending their hard earned money home. Today, we are reimagining international payments at scale and building new products to create deeper relationships with our customers and their loved ones across

User Experience Design Director

New York City, NY
1 week ago
Job Description Our team is at the heart of building this new venture. We have created a new organisation with diverse professionals that come from a wide set of skills, backgrounds and experiences, including top tech giants, blockchain innovators and FinTech unicorns.Team members have autonomy to collaborate and work in a cross-functional way. We value your opinion in every matter. Our inclusive culture is hugely important to us and we are

Design Director, Footwear

New York City, NY
2 weeks ago
$108,000 - $175,000
Annually
Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates

Associate Design Director

Atlanta, GA
2 weeks ago
Imagine a world where great, creative minds are tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Where compassionate people are working to build a better future for future generations. Where designers, writers and filmmakers are building world-class brands and delivering groundbreaking work across diverse creative platforms, industries, and borders.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Design Director to lead our

Design Manager - Sales Optimization

Columbus, OH
5 days ago
Job DescriptionJob description:The Design Manager will be responsible for planning and managing the day-to-day workflow and processes and reporting that support our growing digital design project work across Digital Customer Experience (DCE). Job Responsibilities: Oversight and management of a digital product portfolio; includes project intake, assessment, resourcing, execution, research, tracking and team capacity. Partner closely with Design

Senior Product Design Manager - Remote

Remote
11 hours ago
$165,000 - $235,000
Annually
Job DescriptionOn the Design team, you'll impact the lives of everyday people and help them go from surviving to thriving with innovative digital personal finance solutions. You'll help us build tailored, targeted products in an agile, modern environment alongside a collaborative group of innovators. Our product design team is responsible for creating savvy, user-centric products that make our member's financial journey easy to navigate. If you

Skills that affect Design Director salaries in US

1
Adobe Creative Suite
5% have this skill
2
Information Architecture
1% have this skill
3
Product Design
1% have this skill
4
Interaction Design
1% have this skill
5
Wireframing
1% have this skill
6
User Interviews
1% have this skill

Average Design Director Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Design Director make the most at companies with 201-500 employees, earning $159,472 on average.

Recent Design Director salaries in US

$206,700
Yearly Salary
A Manager UX Writing reported a yearly salary of $206,700
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
San Francisco, CA
1-5 Reports
$170,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of product design reported a yearly salary of $170,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
5-10 Reports
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $150,000 with +$25,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Kansas City, MO
5-10 Reports
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $150,000 with +$8,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
>10 Reports
$255,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Director of Product Design reported a yearly salary of $255,000 with +$50,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
New York City, NY
$200,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $200,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
Austin, TX
$170,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $170,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Austin, TX
$170,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $170,000 with +$17,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Design reported a yearly salary of $140,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Remote
$299,500
Yearly Salary
A Head of Design - Commerce reported a yearly salary of $299,500
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY