Design Director Salary in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
Bath hosts a range of agencies. Design directors' salaries are influenced by experience and demand for high-level design management.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£38,000 to £47,000
Average (per year)
£42,000
Graduates start at agencies or in-house teams for software, publishing, or creative firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£47,000 to £62,000
Average (per year)
£54,000
Design directors with a few years' experience move into roles with more project management at digital studios or heritage firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£62,000 to £80,000
Average (per year)
£71,000
At this stage, professionals lead creative departments.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£80,000+
Directors with long experience earn salaries at Bath's largest employers, often managing cross-functional teams.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£22 - £33
per hour
Mid-level
£33 - £45
per hour
Senior
£45 - £60
per hour