Graphic Designer in Chicago, IL

Graphic Designer Job Description

Graphic designers develop visuals used in a variety of creative projects, including ads, brochures, corporate identity, packaging, presentations, promotional displays, signage and websites. They also oversee the design, layout and formatting of these materials. Candidates must possess a strong sense of concept development in addition to communication, collaboration, research, problem-solving and presentation skills. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is required. Web design skills are a plus, as is knowledge of typography, color and production. The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to new technologies is also valued.

Typical graphic designer duties:

Developing, designing and producing graphic art that satisfies a creative brief

Working with creative staff to formulate and pitch concepts to clients

Meeting tight deadlines and staying within budget

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Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Cloud

Templates

Design controls?

Graphic Design

Logo Design

Pint

Websites

Salary for Graphic Designer in Chicago, IL

63240 - 96720

25th percentile

63240

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

81840

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

96720

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Art Director

98890

121210

143220

3D Animator

80290

94860

116870

Animator

79050

94860

113150

3D Modeler

70370

87420

107260

Digital Artist

69440

86490

108190

Presentation Designer

72850

91140

104780

Packaging Designer

66960

81220

99510

Illustrator/Infographics Designer

62930

75950

93000

Photo Retoucher

57350

75330

96720

Photographer

54250

71610

89900

Production Artist

64170

75640

84320

Production Coordinator

57660

62000

73160

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