Design Director Salary in Jōsō-shi, Ibaraki

Jōsō-shi. Design directors work in local organizations. The cost of living.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,800,000 to ¥4,700,000

Average (per year)

¥4,250,000

Assist senior designers, coordinate visual assets, and support project brief development.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,700,000 to ¥6,000,000

Average (per year)

¥5,400,000

At mid-level, local manufacturing and small-scale agencies operate.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥6,000,000 to ¥7,200,000

Average (per year)

¥6,600,000

Senior directors oversee broader design projects, mostly in established companies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥7,200,000+

Leads strategic design vision, mentors senior teams, and drives cross‑functional innovation initiatives.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥2200 - ¥2800

per hour

Mid-level

¥2800 - ¥3500

per hour

Senior

¥3500 - ¥4400

per hour