Design Manager Salary in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Bordeaux hosts tech employers and creative agencies that employ design managers. Bordeaux combines aerospace, digital, and wine industries. Cost of living differs across areas.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€35,000 to €43,000

Average (per year)

€39,000

Early-career design managers in Bordeaux work in architectural studios or creative agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€43,000 to €53,000

Average (per year)

€48,000

Mid-level design managers in Bordeaux work in established tech startups and design consultancies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€53,000 to €66,000

Average (per year)

€60,000

Senior design managers lead multidisciplinary teams for wine, aerospace, and digital firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€66,000+

Principal design managers in Bordeaux work in multinational firms and agencies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€22 - €28

per hour

Mid-level

€28 - €38

per hour

Senior

€38 - €55

per hour