Design Director Salary in Loire-Atlantique, Pays-de-la-Loire
Loire-Atlantique. Design directors hold senior positions. Living costs in Nantes and coastal cities are taken into account.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€47,000 to €55,000
Average (per year)
€51,000
Entry-level directors join design teams at digital agencies or creative studios.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€55,000 to €65,000
Average (per year)
€60,000
Oversee design projects, mentor junior designers, and align visual strategy with client goals.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€65,000 to €75,000
Average (per year)
€70,000
Senior directors lead design strategy in software, digital media, and maritime firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€75,000+
Leads strategic design vision, mentors senior teams, and drives brand innovation across projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€27 - €40
per hour
Mid-level
€40 - €56
per hour
Senior
€56 - €75
per hour