Design Director Salary in Braga, Portugal

The median earnings for Design Directors are €31,500 per year. Creative leadership is highlighted in the local job market.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€21,000 to €28,000

Average (per year)

€24,500

Entry hires support textile, ceramics, or local arts industries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€28,000 to €35,000

Average (per year)

€31,500

Mid-level directors work with textile, embroidery, or export-oriented firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€35,000 to €42,000

Average (per year)

€38,500

Senior staff lead bigger teams while supervising design across several product lines or brands.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€42,000+

Principal-level roles exist in sizeable textile groups or companies with significant export business.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€17 - €22

per hour

Mid-level

€22 - €32

per hour

Senior

€32 - €45

per hour

Compared with the national average of €35,000, Braga's figure sits slightly below but remains attractive given housing affordability.