Design Director Salary in Rueil-Malmaison, Île-de-France
Rueil-Malmaison is located west of Paris. Salaries reflect a cost of living below central Paris.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€43,000 to €57,000
Average (per year)
€50,500
Directors at this level support real estate, energy, or logistics companies with regional headquarters in the western suburbs.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€58,000 to €69,000
Average (per year)
€63,500
Oversee design projects while mentoring junior designers and aligning visual strategy with brand goals.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€70,000 to €82,000
Average (per year)
€76,000
Senior directors lead multidisciplinary teams within multinational corporations and manage branding for industrial firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€83,000+
Leads strategic design vision while mentoring senior teams and driving cross‑functional innovation initiatives.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€34 - €57
per hour
Mid-level
€58 - €84
per hour
Senior
€85 - €115
per hour