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Design Director salary in Remote

Average Base Salary in Remote

$174,920
$22,333
Additional Cash Compensation
$197,253
Total Compensation
Median: 170,000
Min: $110K
Max: $228K

How Much Does a Design Director Make in Remote?

The average salary for a Design Director in Remote is $174,920. The average additional cash compensation for a Design Director in Remote is $22,333. The average total compensation for a Design Director in Remote is $197,253. Design Director salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Design Director employees in Remote.

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 $172,000 and the average Design Director salary for men is $198,133.

Design Director Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Design Director with 7+ years of experience is $170,644.

Design Director Salary ranges

Average Design + UX salaries in Remote

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Graphic Designer$60,000
Min: $60K
Max: $60K
UI Designer$81,633
Min: $46K
Max: $115K
Visual Designer$92,707
Min: $61K
Max: $140K
UX Researcher$120,544
Min: $80K
Max: $184K
UX Designer$121,833
Min: $62K
Max: $200K
Art Director$122,311
Min: $77K
Max: $215K
Senior UX Designer$139,106
Min: $90K
Max: $200K
Product Designer$144,343
Min: $65K
Max: $250K
Senior UI Designer$163,333
Min: $110K
Max: $200K
Creative Director$168,143
Min: $140K
Max: $250K
Design Director$174,920
Min: $110K
Max: $228K
CCO (Chief Creative Officer)$198,333
Min: $175K
Max: $220K

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 Remote is $174,920.

Career Info

Design Director jobs in Remote

Senior Product Design Manager - Remote

Remote
2 days 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

Product Design Manager, UX Paper Cuts

Remote
1 day ago
$128,800 - $276,000
Annually
The GitLab DevSecOps platform empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more efficiently. We are one of the world’s largest all-remote companies with 2,000+ team members and values that foster a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can contribute. Learn more about Life at GitLab. An overview of the role We're looking for a Product Design Manager (PDM) to lead our UX Paper Cuts Team of 2 (soon to be 4) Product

Product Design Director

Remote
1 month ago
 Product Design Director Who We Are  We are 8th Light, an employee-owned, remote-first software consultancy, we consider software design and development a craft. We’re driven by our deep commitment to excellence, and powered by our collective depth of knowledge and experience. Our team of expert developers and designers hold the title of "Crafter" to reflect our dedication to quality, our emphasis on continual learning, and our belief that software

Product Design Manager

Remote
1 week ago
$145,000 - $165,000
Annually
Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care. We do this by making it easy and financially rewarding for therapists to accept insurance and offer in-network care. When a provider joins Alma, they gain access to a suite of tools that not only help them better run their business, but also grow it sustainably and develop as a provider. Alma is available in all 50 states, with over 11,000 therapists in our

Skills that affect Design Director salaries in Remote

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

Recent Design Director salaries in Remote

$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
$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
$220,000
Yearly Salary
A Sr. Director, Brand Design reported a yearly salary of $220,000 with +$66,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Remote
$227,800
Yearly Salary
A Head of Product Design reported a yearly salary of $227,800
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Remote
$220,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $220,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of UX Design reported a yearly salary of $160,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Remote
$175,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $175,000 with +$30,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Remote
$175,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $175,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$209,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $209,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$209,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $209,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote