Design Director Salary in Derbyshire, Derby
Derbyshire has a strong engineering and manufacturing sector, with firms like Rolls-Royce and Toyota. Design Directors' salaries are listed. Salaries are listed.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£34,000 to £43,000
Average (per year)
£38,500
Entry roles support manufacturing or engineering firms with in-house design teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£44,000 to £57,000
Average (per year)
£51,000
Mid-level directors oversee project delivery for local industry while working with regional agencies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£58,000 to £70,000
Average (per year)
£63,000
Lead creative strategy, oversee design teams, and ensure brand consistency across projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£71,000+
Principal professionals guide multidisciplinary teams and define design direction for corporate and council portfolios.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£18 - £26
per hour
Mid-level
£27 - £36
per hour
Senior
£37 - £52
per hour