Design Director Salary in Dundee, United Kingdom

Dundee's design sector offers a median salary of £51,500 for Design Directors. The figure reflects demand from gaming studios and digital agencies.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£40,000 to £47,000

Average (per year)

£43,500

Directors may work in the games and digital media sector.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£47,000 to £56,000

Average (per year)

£51,500

Mid-level directors often lead projects in studios or creative agencies as they gain experience.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£56,000 to £65,000

Average (per year)

£60,500

Senior directors lead teams for game developers or manage university partnerships.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£65,000+

Principal roles oversee creative direction for Dundee-based studios or digital agencies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£20 - £25

per hour

Mid-level

£25 - £32

per hour

Senior

£32 - £38

per hour

Nationally, Design Directors earn around £60,000, while the average in Dundee is lower.