Design Director (New York)
Artisan Talent
New York, NY · $130k–$140k a year · Posted October 22, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $135,000 a year. Across 36 open design director listings that state pay, the middle half runs $138,500 to $178,000 and the median is $149,500. That is 10% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
...Our client is seeking a hands-on Design Director to lead a growing multidisciplinary design team at a 25-year-old experiential marketing agency. With roots in printing, the agency has grown into a full-service partner for live events, experiential activations, and influencer...