Design Manager Salary in Yanji

Yanji lies near the North Korean border. Design managers often work with packaging, branding, and multilingual projects.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥86,000 to ¥108,000

Average (per year)

¥95,000

Foreign trade and food processing companies hire recent design graduates for support roles.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥112,000 to ¥141,000

Average (per year)

¥124,000

Mid-level professionals handle packaging and retail design for cross‑border businesses.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥145,000 to ¥182,000

Average (per year)

¥160,000

Senior managers may lead multilingual teams and collaborate with Korean partners.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥185,000+

Principal-level managers direct major export projects and provide guidance on cross‑border branding.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥38 - ¥55

per hour

Mid-level

¥60 - ¥85

per hour

Senior

¥90 - ¥125

per hour