Design Director Salary in Zhenhai, Zhejiang

Zhenhai is an industrial district in Ningbo, known for petrochemicals and port logistics. Design Directors work for manufacturing groups and support the automation supply chain. Salaries reflect the mix of heavy industry.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥156,000 to ¥192,000

Average (per year)

¥174,000

Entry-level hires work with established petrochemical companies, supporting senior designers with technical drawings and presentation materials.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥192,000 to ¥252,000

Average (per year)

¥218,000

Product launches are coordinated and workflow improved by mid-level directors in local chemical, logistics, and machinery.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥252,000 to ¥330,000

Average (per year)

¥285,000

Senior Design Directors supervise multi-disciplinary teams and handle cross-border projects, especially in the port and energy sectors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥330,000+

Senior leaders develop design strategy for major industrial enterprises and coordinate with executive management on brand direction.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥60 - ¥100

per hour

Mid-level

¥100 - ¥150

per hour

Senior

¥150 - ¥210

per hour