Brand Designer Salary in Maia, Porto

Maia is just north of Porto. The cost of living is moderate and public transport links make commuting easy. Brand designers find opportunities in tech companies.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€14,500 to €18,500

Average (per year)

€16,500

Starting designers often join logistics, packaging, or industrial firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€19,000 to €25,000

Average (per year)

€22,000

At this stage, designers handle projects for tech companies or collaborate with logistics brands.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€25,000 to €31,000

Average (per year)

€28,000

Many senior designers oversee in-house creative teams at large employers or lead major rebranding projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€31,000+

Principal designers often move into consultancy or creative direction for multinational companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€11 - €15

per hour

Mid-level

€15 - €22

per hour

Senior

€22 - €30

per hour