Freelance Design Directors, what day rates are you getting and how many years experience?

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1,000 for long term bookings, 1,200+ for short term ones. Around 9 YOE with a lot of awards and big projects. High COL city.

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7+ years experience, $700-800 day rate. I would accept $500-$600 day rate for projects that I think would build my book though.

I’m NYC based but I know 2 peers of mine charge $1,500 and $1,600.

I personally have been getting $1,300 and $1,600 from my two long term agencies. 15 years experience.

15+ years, $800-1000, though I usually say $1000-1200 with room to negotiate. I only do $800 if the client is super chill and it's a longer project. I feel like I've basically been making $900 day since I was a senior designer though

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