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