Design Director Salary in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur, France

In the Côte d'Azur, a Design Director earns €49,500 a year. The figure is salaries in the region. Living costs influence salary levels.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€38,000 to €45,000

Average (per year)

€41,500

Assist senior designers, develop visual concepts, and support project coordination under direction.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€45,000 to €54,000

Average (per year)

€49,500

Mid-level roles are found in firms that serve Marseille's market and international clients.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€55,000 to €65,000

Average (per year)

€60,000

Senior directors work for companies in Aix-en-Provence.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€65,000+

Principal directors advise regional headquarters or lead creative strategy for international projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€26 - €39

per hour

Mid-level

€39 - €55

per hour

Senior

€56 - €76

per hour

Compared with the French national median of €45,000, the Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur figure sits modestly above average.