Design Director Salary in Eindhoven, North Brabant

Eindhoven hosts technology firms such as Philips and ASML. Design Director salaries in the region are shown below.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€48,000 to €60,000

Average (per year)

€54,000

Support senior designers, coordinate project visuals, maintain brand guidelines, and assist in creative strategy.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€60,000 to €76,000

Average (per year)

€68,000

Mid-level Design Directors manage cross‑functional teams within innovation centers or global R&D hubs.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€76,000 to €91,000

Average (per year)

€83,500

Senior designers shape design strategy for multinationals or internationally focused scale‑ups.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€91,000+

Principal‑level directors work at Philips, ASML, or leading tech consultancies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€36 - €52

per hour

Mid-level

€52 - €68

per hour

Senior

€68 - €88

per hour