Design Director
Design Observer
Mount Sinai, NY · $110k–$130k a year · Posted November 7, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $120,000 a year. Across 41 open design director listings that state pay, the middle half runs $135,000 to $180,000 and the median is $155,000. That is 23% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
Design Directors lead the creative heart of a project, from early ideas to final delivery. You’ll set the vision, guide designers and writers through execution, and bring clarity and perspective to every stage of the work. You’re someone who can turn strategy into concepts...