Design Director Salary in Velika Gorica, Zagreb

Velika Gorica is near Zagreb and Franjo Tuđman Airport. Employers are present. Salaries vary across locations in Croatia.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€23,000 to €32,000

Average (per year)

€27,500

Assist senior designers, coordinate project assets, and help maintain brand consistency across campaigns.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€33,500 to €42,500

Average (per year)

€38,000

Mid-level directors find roles or manage design locally.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€43,000 to €53,500

Average (per year)

€48,250

Senior directors work with Zagreb's multinational offices or lead design for infrastructure projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€54,500+

Leads strategic design vision, mentors senior teams, and drives cross‑functional innovation initiatives.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€14 - €20

per hour

Mid-level

€21 - €28

per hour

Senior

€30 - €40

per hour