Design Director Salary in West Coast, Gambia
Design budgets vary across regions. Design directors earn a median of D207,500 GMD annually.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
D130,000 to D172,500
Average (per year)
D148,500
Entry roles in Brikama work with local creative agencies and smaller businesses.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
D177,500 to D235,000
Average (per year)
D207,500
Mid-level directors handle larger client projects and work with government organizations.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
D240,000 to D322,500
Average (per year)
D278,500
Senior professionals supervise multi-disciplinary teams and oversee branding for regional companies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
D327,500+
Principal directors manage creative strategy for large employers or multinationals.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
D115 - D190
per hour
Mid-level
D200 - D310
per hour
Senior
D320 - D435
per hour
Nationally the median sits near D180,000 GMD, so West Coast pays a premium. Housing costs and import taxes lift salaries.