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.