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…
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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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Come shape the future of brand experience. At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences... ...to work hybrid in a US Jack office** Jack Morton is hiring a Graphic Des…
Job Title: Senior UI/UX Designer Work Locations: Chicago, IL 60661 / Peoria, IL 61629 / Broomfield, CO 80021 Work Model: Hybrid Note: The role will require more frequent onsite presence in Peoria, IL . Work Auth: All Vis…
Job Title: UI/UX Designer 4 Location: Chicago, IL / Peoria, IL / Denver, CO Remote/Hybrid Let's create our future together at The AES Group! About The AES Group The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consu…
technology and exceptional service. Role/Department: Senior Motion Designer/ Digital MarketingWe're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to... ...—a strategic visual storyteller with deep expertise in motion graphics, an…
$97.6k - $146.4k
business and technology services, we offer boutique solutions to solve complex problems. Our multidisciplinary teams of strategists, designers, and technologists excel in research and discovery, experience strategy, desi…
Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismDesignManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs an Experience Designer (Visual and Product) - Manager in Commercial Technology & Innovation, you will focus o…
$60k - $75k
0+ employees agree, we love it here! We are hiring a Creative Designer who will be a key member of the Marketing team. The Creative Designer... ...and promotes the Berlin Packaging brand through compelling graphic design…
$70k - $100k
marketing and business channels. This role owns the end-to-end design process from concept through production and is built for a designer... ...brand environments Qualifications 5+ years of professional graphic design ex…
AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube. Job Description The graphic designer is responsible for the creation and formatting of scientific PowerPoint presentations, t…
We are seeking an experienced UX Designer to create intuitive, engaging, and accessible digital experiences across web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will combine strong UX and visual design skills with an…
$150k - $190k
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 Designer. Y…
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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
Typical progression
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