Design Director Salary in Jing'an, Shanghai

Jing'an is located in Shanghai's corporate district. Design director salaries are influenced by the presence of international design agencies and tech startups. There is demand for bilingual leaders with branding experience in this area.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥250,000 to ¥320,000

Average (per year)

¥285,000

Entry-level directors in Jing'an have starting salaries that reflect local market conditions.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥330,000 to ¥420,000

Average (per year)

¥375,000

Mid-level roles in tech and finance companies with offices in Jing'an push compensation above the city average.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥430,000 to ¥570,000

Average (per year)

¥500,000

Senior directors at global agencies and luxury brands with China headquarters in this area have higher salaries.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥580,000+

Principal-level leaders at large multinationals or top domestic firms negotiate high salaries.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥220 - ¥320

per hour

Mid-level

¥330 - ¥460

per hour

Senior

¥470 - ¥650

per hour