Design Director Salary in Manitoba, Canada
In Manitoba, a Design Director earns a median of C$88,750 per year. Living costs stay well below Toronto.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$63,500 to C$79,000
Average (per year)
C$71,250
Entry-level Design Directors in Brandon work in small creative shops or regional ad agencies, and their salaries correspond to local market rates.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$81,500 to C$96,000
Average (per year)
C$88,750
Mid-level roles involve leading small teams or managing multiple projects for local businesses.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$98,500 to C$115,000
Average (per year)
C$106,750
Senior professionals oversee creative direction at regional firms, and large‑scale leadership opportunities are less common.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$118,000+
Principal and Lead Design Directors work with provincial companies or manage creative for regionally headquartered businesses.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$36 - C$49
per hour
Mid-level
C$52 - C$66
per hour
Senior
C$70 - C$97
per hour
Manitoba's median sits below the Canadian average of roughly C$100,000.