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M5 - Director
The median salary range for Design (M5) roles disclosed in public job postings is $181k - $237k as of Aug 2026, based on 846 job postings from 265 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$181,455
13%
Mid
$209,271
13%
High
$237,088
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Global Head, Architecture
New York City
$177k - $300k
$177,036 - $300,000
Head of Information Architecture
New York City
·12+ Years Experience
$170k
$170,000
Totem Product Analysis & Design Associate Director
London
N/A
N/A
Totem Product Analysis & Design Associate Director
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
N/A
N/A
Global Head, Architecture
London
N/A
N/A
Global Head, Architecture
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
N/A
N/A
Creative Director
United States
·12+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$160k - $235k
$160,120 - $234,843
Creative Director
Remote
·12+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$160k - $235k
$160,120 - $234,843
Brand Design Lead
New York City
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Dec 2025
$230k
$230,000
Group Creative Director
San Francisco
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Sep 2025
$240k - $270k
$240,000 - $270,000
Creative Director, Certificates
California
·8-12 Years Experience
$165k - $190k
$165,000 - $190,000
Director, Industrial Design
Remote
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$200k - $230k
$200,000 - $230,000
Design Director, Harry’s & Flamingo
New York City
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$200k - $230k
$200,000 - $230,000
Creative Director (Contractor)
Cambridge
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$208k - $229k
$208,000 - $228,800
Creative Director (Contractor)
United States
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$208k - $229k
$208,000 - $228,800
Creative Director (Contractor)
Cambridge
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$208k - $229k
$208,000 - $228,800
Creative Director (Contractor)
United States
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$208k - $229k
$208,000 - $228,800
Director, Creative Studio
San Francisco
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$210k - $225k
$210,000 - $225,000
Director, Creative Studio
San Francisco
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2026
$210k - $225k
$210,000 - $225,000
Director of Digital Design
San Francisco
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Oct 2025
$210k - $230k
$210,000 - $230,000
Director of Design (UI/UX + Brand)
San Francisco
·8+ Years Experience
$190k - $220k
$190,000 - $220,000
Creative Director
San Francisco
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$195k - $225k
$195,000 - $225,000
Creative Director
Remote
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$195k - $225k
$195,000 - $225,000
Director - User Experience - Guidewire Application Platform
Toronto
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$176k - $220k
$176,000 - $220,000
Director - User Experience - Guidewire Application Platform
Canada
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2026
$176k - $220k
$176,000 - $220,000
Creative Director
United States
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$170k - $220k
$170,000 - $220,000
Director of Product Design
Boston
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$170k - $220k
$170,000 - $220,000
Head of Learning Experience
Remote
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$175k - $215k
$175,000 - $215,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 80 Data Points | $65,000 | $72,500 | $80,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 406 Data Points | $100,000 | $115,600 | $131,200 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 432 Data Points | $125,000 | $147,803 | $170,606 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 970 Data Points | $140,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 251 Data Points | $174,800 | $199,900 | $225,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 232 Data Points | $168,200 | $199,325 | $230,450 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 154 Data Points | $137,000 | $163,500 | $190,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Large 79 Data Points | $155,000 | $193,100 | $231,200 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 287 Data Points | $181,455 | $209,271 | $237,088 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Medium 48 Data Points | $213,000 | $250,550 | $288,100 |