DreamWorks Animation Creative Director Salary | Comparably
Over the past 20 years, DreamWorks Animation has introduced the world to a lovable curmudgeonly ogre, a noodle-slurping martial arts obsessed panda, and a bashful yet charismatic Viking hero and his pet dragon. Thanks to movies like Shrek, Kung-Fu Panda, Madagascar, and How To Train Your Dragon to name a few, DreamWorks Animation is recognized as one of the most admired family entertainment brands in the world. Dedicated to helping families dream and laugh together, DreamWorks creates and innovates 3D animated feature films, original TV series, and shorts, interactive media, live entertainment, themed experiences, consumer products, publishing, and trailblazing technology. Put all this together with DreamWorks Animations’ award-winning cast of artists, storytellers, and innovators, and, SKADOOSH – the result is a daily dose of laughter that comes to life across platforms, continents, and generations. read more
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DreamWorks Animation Creative Director Salary

The average DreamWorks Animation Creative Director earns an estimated $164,222 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $143,309 with a $20,913 bonus. DreamWorks Animation's Creative Director compensation is $23,160 more than the US average for a Creative Director. Creative Director salaries at DreamWorks Animation can range from $80,000 - $329,000.

The Design Department at DreamWorks Animation earns $6,144 more on average than the HR Department.

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$143,309
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$20,913
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Creative Director Salaries at DreamWorks Animation

Creative Directors earn $2,768 more than Principal Designers.

Principal Designer
$161k*
Creative Director
$158k*
Senior UI/UX Designer
$122k*
Senior Designer
$118k*
UI/UX Designer
$102k*
Designer
$90k*
Web/Visual Designer
$71k*
Graphic Designer
$62k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at DreamWorks Animation by Department

The Design Department averages $6,144 more than the HR Department, and $27,235 less than the Product Department

Product
$135,300 Avg. total comp.
+$27k
Design
$108,065 Avg. total comp.
HR
$101,921 Avg. total comp.
-$6k

Creative Director Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Creative Director at companies similar size to DreamWorks Animation reported making $166,003, while the average male Creative Director at similar sized companies reported making $171,766.

Creative Director Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Creative Director at companies similar size to DreamWorks Animation reported making $197,500, while the average African American/Black Creative Director at similar sized companies reported making $140,000.

How Creative Directors at DreamWorks Animation Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Creative Directors at DreamWorks Animation believe they're not compensated fairly. 60% of Creative Directors at DreamWorks Animation say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (61%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at DreamWorks Animation

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