Salaries//Los Angeles, CA//Design Director

Design Director salary in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary in Los Angeles, CA

$180,376
$38,316
Additional Cash Compensation
$218,692
Total Compensation
Median: 185,627
Min: $118K
Max: $255K

How Much Does a Design Director Make in Los Angeles, CA?

The average salary for a Design Director in Los Angeles, CA is $180,376. The average additional cash compensation for a Design Director in Los Angeles, CA is $38,316. The average total compensation for a Design Director in Los Angeles, CA is $218,692. Design Director salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Design Director employees in Los Angeles, CA.

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Design Director Salary by gender

The average Design Director salary for women is $208,836 and the average Design Director salary for men is $156,533.

Design Director Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Design Director with 7+ years of experience is $186,197.

Design Director Salary ranges

The most common Design Director salary in Los Angeles, CA is between $250k - $260k.

Average Design + UX salaries in Los Angeles, CA

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Visual Designer$75,863
Min: $61K
Max: $130K
UI Designer$92,610
Min: $77K
Max: $117K
UX Designer$94,131
Min: $64K
Max: $165K
Graphic Designer$101,000
Min: $101K
Max: $101K
Senior UI Designer$108,650
Min: $87K
Max: $131K
Product Designer$109,748
Min: $55K
Max: $210K
Game Designer$110,000
Min: $110K
Max: $110K
Senior Graphic Designer$110,000
Min: $110K
Max: $110K
UX Researcher$114,150
Min: $93K
Max: $137K
Senior UX Designer$120,290
Min: $73K
Max: $163K
Art Director$124,956
Min: $70K
Max: $196K
Senior Product Designer$145,375
Min: $131K
Max: $157K
Creative Director$152,409
Min: $98K
Max: $231K
Design Director$180,376
Min: $118K
Max: $255K
CCO (Chief Creative Officer)$206,500
Min: $183K
Max: $230K

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 Los Angeles, CA is $180,376.

Career Info

Design Director jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Skills that affect Design Director salaries in Los Angeles, CA

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
Visual Design
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 $175,944 on average.

Recent Design Director salaries in Los Angeles, CA

$123,600
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $123,600 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
1-5 Reports
$215,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Product Design Director reported a yearly salary of $215,000 with +$83,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Yearly Salary
A UI/UX Designer Director reported a yearly salary of $220,000 with +$44,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$260,000
Yearly Salary
A Sr. Director, Digital Experience reported a yearly salary of $260,000 with +$130,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Orange County
$225,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Design reported a yearly salary of $225,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$185,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $185,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Director of UX and Digital Design reported a yearly salary of $90,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
1-5 Reports
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A DESIGN DIRECTOR reported a yearly salary of $100,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $150,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
1-5 Reports
$130,000
Yearly Salary
A Design Director reported a yearly salary of $130,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA