Design Director
Annual salary range
₹6 Lakhs - ₹70 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byDesign Director Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 118
latest salaries
• updated:
19 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Design Director salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
8
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr |
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9
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr |
10
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹86 L/yr |
11
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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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
118 latest salaries received
from Design Director.
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Design Director salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
UX, Design & Architecture
Design Director Salary
7 - 22
years
exp.
(47
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
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Marketing & Communication
Design Director Salary
8 - 18
years
exp.
(9
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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20 years exp.
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Design Director
17 years exp.
1mo ago
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Design Director
19 years exp.
2mo ago
Inclusive Minds
Design Director
9 years exp.
2mo ago
CallidusCloud
Design Director
15 years exp.
2mo ago
Autumn Grey
Design Director
8 years exp.
3mo ago
Aharin
Design Director
17 years exp.
3mo ago
Creative Hub
Design Director
16 years exp.
4mo ago
Vastas
Design Director
20 years exp.
5mo ago
V1 Architects
Design Director
21 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
19 -
22
yrs
exp.
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|
₹47.5 L/yr - ₹52.5 L/yr | |
15 -
18
yrs
exp.
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₹59.9 L/yr - ₹66.2 L/yr | |
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16 -
18
yrs
exp.
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr | |
8 -
9
yrs
exp.
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₹64.6 L/yr - ₹71.4 L/yr | |
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8 yrs
exp.
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr | |
11 -
17
yrs
exp.
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₹32.9 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr | |
18 -
20
yrs
exp.
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₹20.7 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr | |
14 yrs
exp.
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹15.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
13 yrs
exp.
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
Design Director Jobs in India
Design Director
· 10-15 years
Applied Materials India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Design Director
· 15-17 years
EKK Infrastructure Ltd.
Ernakulam
Design Director
· 15-18 years
Gensler
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Top skills for Design Director
Design Director Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Design Director
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹10.1 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Mumbai
Design Director
9 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
Design Director
7 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
New Delhi
Design Director
7 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹30.5 L/yr |
Pune
Design Director
12 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Design Director Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Internet Design Director
9 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Design Director
14 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹28 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
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Financial Services Design Director
10 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Design Director
11 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Software Product Design Director
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹24.2 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Design Director Salaries
What is the salary of a Design Director in India?
Salary for a Design Director in India ranges between ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 118 latest salaries received from various Design Directors across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Design Director in India?
Average starting Salary for Design Director in India is around ₹6.0 Lakhs per year (₹50.0k per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Design Director.
What is the highest salary for a Design Director in India?
Highest salary that a Design Director can earn is ₹93.0 Lakhs per year (₹7.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Design Director in India?
- Internet - ₹25.0 Lakhs to 75.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹24.0 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Architecture & Interior Design - ₹11.5 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹11.5 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Marketing & Advertising - ₹5.2 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Design Director in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹5.2 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹5.4 Lakhs to 61.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Design Director?
These are the top skills of a Design Director based on 11 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- AutoCAD
- Photoshop
- Graphic Designing
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