Job Description We are seeking a talented and creative Mid-Level Graphic Designer to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their design skills and a passion for creating visual…
Design & Creative · Chicago, IL
Graphic Designer jobs in Chicago, IL
Creates visual work such as logos, layouts, packaging, and marketing assets, translating a brand's voice into images and typography across print and digital formats.
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Position Title: Sr. Graphic Designer Location: Chicago, IL or Remote Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! Fr…
$70k - $80k
We are looking for a talented U/I Designer to create intuitive, engaging, and visually compelling digital experiences for a creatively driven agency and a large client that does a ton of production. The U/I Designer will…
$112k - $187k
analyze data, share highlights and more. Ready to join us? YOUR ROLE We’re looking for a Senior User Experience (UX) Designer who’s passionate about building powerful digital experiences for high school coaches, athletes…
creative, talented, and technically savvy individual with superb website design talent, skills, and experience. Ideal candidate will be responsible for creating custom website layouts, designing graphical user interfaces…
$150k - $190k
our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world. What you'll do: NinjaTrader’s growing Design organization is seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and creative Staff UX Product…
Come shape the future of brand experience. At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand... ...work hybrid in a US Jack office** Jack Morton is hiring a Graphic Designer to join o…
Overview: We are looking for an outstanding Principal Experience Designer with deep knowledge of mobile game development, particularly... ...UX / UI design process including conceptual design/development, graphic and int…
$55k - $64k
aspirations make you a good match for this entry level position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE The Environmental Graphic Designer IB is a creative professional who thrives on solving design challenges and cra…
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aspirations make you a good match for this entry level position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE The Environmental Graphic Designer II is a creative professional who thrives on solving design challenges and cra…
$23.5 - $26.5 per hour
you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE Our multi-faceted experiential design team is seeking thoughtful and innovative minds, skilled in the... ...into the extraordinary. To learn more about our Experiential Graphic Design team, v…
$20 - $25 per hour
take initiative. Happy Camper, Homeslice, or Paradise Park - Chicago - Happy Hospitality Chicago, IL Position Opening: Graphic Designer Job Summary The Graphic Designer will be responsible for supporting the development…
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What graphic designers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $45k–$59k |
| Mid level | $28–$39 | $59k–$81k |
| Senior | $39–$52 | $81k–$108k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignTypographyLayout and compositionBrand identityPrint productionFigma or CanvaClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which piece in your portfolio best represents you, and why?
Choose one piece and explain the brief, your concept, and how you refined it. Depth on one project beats a tour of ten.
How do you handle vague or conflicting feedback from a client?
Describe how you ask clarifying questions, restate goals, and present options with rationale instead of endless revisions.
Walk me through your process from brief to final delivery.
Show a repeatable process: discovery, references, sketches, digital drafts, feedback rounds, and file handoff for print or web.
How do you keep a design on brand while still making it fresh?
Talk about working within brand guidelines and finding room in imagery, layout, or motion rather than changing core elements.
Tell me about a tight deadline and how you delivered.
Focus on prioritization and communication, like agreeing on a reduced scope early, rather than heroics alone.
How do you prepare files for print versus digital?
Mention color modes, bleed and margins, resolution, and export formats. It shows production experience, not just concept work.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For graphic designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Treat your resume as a design sample: one clean page with disciplined typography and spacing.
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Put your portfolio URL in the header and make sure it loads fast on a phone.
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Quantify where possible, such as the number of campaigns shipped or engagement lift on redesigned assets.
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List specific deliverable types you have produced, from packaging to trade show banners, so recruiters can match you to briefs.
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Name your production skills, including prepress and file handoff, since many roles filter on them.
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Where this role goes
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