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Design Director Salary in India (Updated 2025)

based on 119 latest salaries • updated: 16 Mar 2025
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Annual salary range

₹6 Lakhs - ₹70 Lakhs

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Design Director Salary in India ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹70 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 22 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 119 latest salaries received from Design Director.

Latest annual salaries shared by Design Directors

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Frog Design

Design Director

20 years exp.

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JLL

Design Director

17 years exp.

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Frog Design

Design Director

19 years exp.

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Inclusive Minds

Design Director

9 years exp.

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CallidusCloud

Design Director

15 years exp.

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Autumn Grey

Design Director

8 years exp.

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Aharin

Design Director

17 years exp.

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Creative Hub

Design Director

16 years exp.

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Vastas

Design Director

20 years exp.

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V1 Architects

Design Director

21 years exp.

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Design Director salaries by

Years of experience Avg. annual salary
7 years
(5 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

8 years
(6 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr

9 years
(6 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr

10 years
(6 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹86 L/yr

11 years
(4 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

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Design Director Jobs in India

Design Director

· 10-15 years

Applied Materials India Private Limited

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3.9

Bangalore / Bengaluru

Design Director

· 15-17 years

EKK Infrastructure Ltd.

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4.4

Ernakulam

Design Director

· 15-18 years

Gensler

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3.2

Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Design Director Salary By Locations

Locations Avg. annual salary
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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8 - 21 years exp.
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₹7 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr

Mumbai
Design Director
9 - 22 years exp.
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₹10 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr

Gurgaon / Gurugram
Design Director
7 - 22 years exp.
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₹18 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr

New Delhi
Design Director
7 - 20 years exp.
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹30.5 L/yr

Pune
Design Director
12 - 19 years exp.
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

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Design Director Salary By Industries

Industries Avg. annual salary

Internet

Design Director
9 - 21 years exp.
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₹25 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr

IT Services & Consulting

Design Director
14 - 21 years exp.
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₹28 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr

Financial Services

Design Director
10 - 21 years exp.
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr

Engineering & Construction

Design Director
11 - 20 years exp.
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

Software Product

Design Director
8 - 19 years exp.
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₹24.2 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Design Director Salaries

What is the salary of a Design Director in India?
The salary of a Design Director in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry. On average, Design Director salaries ranges from ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.

The average starting salary is around ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹51.0 Lakhs to ₹93.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 119 salaries received from various Design Directors across industries.
What are the top paying cities for Design Director in India?
The annual salary for Design Director in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Design Director are
Design Director Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year
Design Director Salary in Mumbai ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year
Design Director Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year
Design Director Salary in New Delhi ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹30.5 Lakhs per year
Design Director Salary in Pune ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Salary expectations for Design Director may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
What are the top paying industries for Design Director in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Design Director in India are:
Design Director Salary in Internet ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year
Design Director Salary in IT Services & Consulting ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year
Design Director Salary in Financial Services ₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year
Design Director Salary in Engineering & Construction ₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
Design Director Salary in Software Product ₹24.2 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
How does experience affect salaries of a Design Director in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Design Director salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Design Director take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles. Design Director salary at different experience level are as follows:
Experience Average Salary Range
7 years ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹68.0 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹68.0 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹86.0 Lakhs per year
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