Brand Designer Salary in Azumino, Kōchi

Azumino is a smaller city. The cost of living is lower, and design careers often involve close work with local businesses. Larger projects are sometimes available.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,300,000 to ¥2,900,000

Average (per year)

¥2,600,000

Graduates usually start with small local agencies or as generalists in family-owned businesses.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,900,000 to ¥3,500,000

Average (per year)

¥3,200,000

Designers at this stage work on branding projects, earning moderate wages..

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,500,000 to ¥4,300,000

Average (per year)

¥3,900,000

Senior designers oversee visual identity for regional companies and occasionally collaborate with clients from larger cities.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,300,000+

Principal designers often freelance for multiple clients and sometimes build their own studios.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

¥1200 - ¥1600

per hour

Mid-level

¥1600 - ¥2200

per hour

Senior

¥2200 - ¥3100

per hour