Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL

A Designer in the advertising industry is responsible for creating visually appealing and effective promotional materials for a company's products or services. They collaborate closely with advertising and marketing teams to understand brand objectives, target audience, and promotional goals. They use this information to create designs for various advertising platforms such as print, online, television, and social media. Designers also play a key role in selecting the colors, images, text style, and layout for an advertising campaign. They also provide quality control over their own work and the work of their team by reviewing designs for errors before printing or publishing.

A successful Designer should have strong creative and technical skills. They should be proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Certifications in these software programs can enhance a Designer's credibility. A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field is often required. Prior roles before becoming a Designer could include Junior Designer, Graphic Artist, or Production Artist. These positions provide individuals with the opportunity to gain experience in creating designs and using design software, as well as learning to work as part of a design and advertising team.

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Airport Lounge Design Manager, Principal Associate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Airport Lounge Design Manager, Principal Associate The Principal Associate level, Airport Lounge Design Manager is part of the Airport Design & Construction Team, primarily responsible for the...

Deal Design Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago

The role: As a Deal Design Manager, you will help to define and communicate our best practices in creating successful commercial business models, to maximize value for our clients and for...

Barber/Stylist for Grooming Lounge in Lincoln Park

  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 16 hours ago

Join the Team at Salvage Grooming Lounge! We're looking for talented and motivated barbers or stylists to join our laid-back, professional spaceeither as a booth renter or commission. Salvage...

Electrical Design Engineer Addison, IL Onsite

  • Addison, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Addison, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

Title: Electrical Design Engineer Location: Addison, IL | Onsite Duration: 6-12+ Months Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer with expertise in AutoCAD or...

UX Designer - Senior

  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago

User-Centered Design Ability to translate complex model outputs into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces....

Remote Work

Lead UX Designer (open to remote)

  • Evanston, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Partner and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including other members of the UX team, throughout all stages of the user-centered design process....

Remote Work

Senior Designer, Brand Identity

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Senior Designer, Brand Identity page is loaded Senior Designer, Brand Identity locations USA - Remote - Illinois time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R1080831 Job Description...

Associate AV Design Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

What You Will be doing: Provide technical expertise to support the architecture, installation and planning of audio, video and control solutions Completes documentation with a high degree of...

Lead Product Designer, Manager level

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Lead Product Designer, Manager level We're currently seeking a Lead Product Designer to join our Experience Design, US Card & Small and Mid-Market Business.xd team....

Product Designer - Generative AI Experience

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Centered Design methodologies with strong emphasis on complex product design (experience designing for AI-related products is a significant advantage) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or...

Product Designer

  • Lisle, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

some experience in applying User-Centered Design (UCD) principles, ideally with an interest in complex product design and Generative AI Some exposure to user research and usability testing methods Familiarity...

Creative Brand Designer

  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with After Effects or motion tools is a plus. • Working knowledge of Figma, Monday.com, and digital asset management tools (e.g., Bynder) is a plus. • Excellent typography...

Stylist - Retail Sales Associate - Block 37

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

You will be an expert on styling and fashion, with a thorough understanding of designers, brands and seasonal trends....

Senior UX Designer

  • Itasca, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

with continuous improvement A portfolio that shows relevant interaction design work (flows, wireframes, prototypes), rationale, and the results of the alignment you've created with cross-functional...

Hair Stylist

  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon, the worlds largest salon brand, and be one of the GREATS! Whether youre new to the industry or have years behind the chairgreat opportunities await!! Bring...

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Salary for Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Designers in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.3%
Master's Degree
17.7%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
High School or GED
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Designers in Chicago, IL
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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