Design Director Salary in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Savoie has an industrial base. Salaries reflect the local cost of living.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€41,000 to €48,000
Average (per year)
€44,500
Early-career directors in Savoie work at regional design studios, with salaries reflecting local conditions.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€48,000 to €57,000
Average (per year)
€52,500
Mid-level professionals move into larger agencies or manufacturing companies with design needs.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€57,000 to €67,000
Average (per year)
€61,500
Senior directors manage teams for multinational firms or growing local enterprises.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€67,000+
Principal-level roles oversee design across several products and interact directly with executive leadership.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€30 - €45
per hour
Mid-level
€45 - €60
per hour
Senior
€60 - €85
per hour