Creative Director Discussions
Salaries

Been in advertising for 12 yrs and at my agency for 4 in LA. I've been able to add to my book at current job. My chat with a big agency regarding a CD gig will likely result in an offer. The acct I'm interviewing for is more challenging, they have done a couple of award-winning work, but no long track record of it. Book pieces aren’t guaranteed.

It's a promotion and a 40% salary jump. Isn't it time to start chasing a bit more money? My book is good, but no major awards. Am I making a mistake?

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My current experience is 6 years. Worked on Java8, Spring boot, Angular, CI/CD tools. How much salary can I expect and prefered companies?

How do you interpret “Years of experience“ in salary surveys and reports?
Here’s an example. Does a Creative Director with 7+ yrs of experience have 7+ yrs in the role of a Creative Director? Or does that 7 yrs include their work as a Senior Designer?

When getting promoted from ACD to CD, what’s a reasonable salary to ask for if you’re in one of the most expensive markets in the US?

Anyone have any idea what the salary range might be in Sweden for ACD / CD level? 👀

What’s fair range for a VP CD salary in NY?

Anyone renegotiated a contract when asked for an extension? Current gig is day rate but the work has been insane lately, 70-80hr weeks and some weekend work. Have a lot of stuff going into production would love to see through but feel like it’s definitely turned into a hands on CD role in both the workload and managing junior teams and want to ask for $100-$200 more a day and 1.5x for any more weekend work. Any tips?

Any ideas on salary for a 1st year CD at a big agency in NYC, working remote? 10 years experience, a couple awards.

VP, CD looking at a potential SF gig. What would be an appropriate salary to ask for be? I know SF is crazy, but I’m not sure I fully comprehend just HOW crazy. Thank you.

So, I know W+K does the whole "flat structure" thing by titling anyone below CD as a "creative." How does this affect salary ranges? Are they proportional to the range you'd get outside as a Jr./Sr./ACD? Lower?

What salary should I ask for at a WPP agency for a Group CD role? I’d be working across agencies within the network…in NYC market

Is 190k a fair salary for an ACD role in NYC? Im experienced and borderline about to be promoted to CD at my current shop

Lots of CD jobs at well funded startups (at least 5 years age) in NY now. I imagine these are small teams, but what would be a salary expectation?

In an internal where the other designer’s option in objectively not as good as mine. I swear it’s not my ego talking. But the CD seems to give more praise to her. Why does that happen? Is it over compensation? Anyone have the same experience? Would love a CD’s POV.

Does anyone know what the salary range for L9 Specialist role within Accenture CD&O in UK?

Take a promo to become a CD at an agency or take a Designer position at a tech company? The money will be about the same after bonus and stocks.

CD salary range in Portland?

Salary range for a CD?

What’s the average salary for an experiential Creative Director in NYC?

What's everyone's salary increase in CD&O been, both in promo and non promo years?

What is the general salary expectation for a CD? I don't even know where to start because I'm so underpaid now, not sure what the "norm" is.
(This is why salary should be spoken about more openly IMO).

CD salary in Miami?

Agency-side CD salary in Portland, OR?

freelance CD’s in NYC, what’s your hourly or day rate?

What age is the oldest working creative you know of? Especially if just a senior creative level, not a cd. Not looking for names, more curious about an age and an agency. I know of a few 50+ but curious if there are any 60+ still in it. Bonus if they’re doing great work.

Anyone know rough CD and ECD salary for Germany? And does it vary by city to city? Thanks!

What message is your CD sending when you were expecting a promo, but received a small salary bump instead?

What's the max salary for CD in NYC? 300k? 350k? I'm from Chi.

Had a great initial chat with a recruiter who then scheduled a chat with the CD’s. I’m super excited except the salary the recruiter gave was lower than what I’m aiming for. Do I go through the interview and negotiate again after or is that number set in stone?

Had a great initial chat with a recruiter who then scheduled a chat with the CD’s. I’m super excited except the salary the recruiter gave was lower than what I’m aiming for. Do I go through the interview and negotiate again after or is that number set in stone?

Anyone know the salary for a Creative Director in Milan?

I was interviewing for a freelance job and asked about the creative director (small, new company). The CEO said they haven’t hired one yet and it took everything in my power to ask to be considered for that role. He wants to continue the convo tomorrow. I have 15 years of experience and have done the job of people and project manager and directed large content before. Without the title or salary! How can I prove to him that I can bring value and expertise to this role (besides from my portfolio)

What’s the average salary for an SVP Creative Director (Copy) in Chicago at a large Agency? (20 YOE)

CD salary range in LA?

Possibly moving to San Francisco within my agency network. What’s the salary range for CD? 3 years in the role, 13 in the industry, worked in UK and Australia, some recent awards (D&AD etc). Seeing ranges from 150 to 200. Also, position is not a CD amongst others at the same level, it’s a head of department role (if that makes any difference). Any input or thoughts welcomed.

CD day rate in SF? Have most major awards and 17 years exp.

What's a Design Director salary range in NYC? The next level will be a Creative Director. It's studio owned part of a more extensive Agency network.