Graphic Designer Jobs in Illinois

Graphic Designer jobs in Illinois are active across a broad range of industries, from corporate marketing and packaging to publishing, retail branding, and digital media, with openings at every level from junior and entry-level through senior art direction. Chicago anchors the market by a wide margin, with strong secondary demand in Naperville and Schaumburg, where major employers like McDonald's, Walgreens, and Tribune Publishing maintain creative teams. The most in-demand specialties in Illinois are brand identity, digital and UI-adjacent design, and packaging for consumer goods companies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerCannon Design
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring19
Work type72% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Graphic Designer & Creative Project Supervisor
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Graphic Designer & Creative Project Supervisor
Vlore POS Plus & Bakery
Rapids City, Illinois
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$18 - $27/hr
On-Site

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Senior Experiential Graphic Designer
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Senior Experiential Graphic Designer
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$80k - $96k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Graphic Designer
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Graphic Designer
MBS COMMUNICATIONS, INC
Altamont, Illinois
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
$18 - $20/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Graphic Designer
Star Graphics and Media
Springfield, Illinois
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
$16 - $20/hr
On-Site

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Graphic Designer
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Graphic Designer
Applied Pavement Technology
Champaign, Illinois
Brand Marketing
Content & Communications
Marketing
$52k - $65k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in graphic design
11-50

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Graphic Designer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Springfield
2 jobs
Mokena
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Urbana
1 job
Swansea
1 job
Wheaton
1 job
Altamont
1 job
Glenview
1 job

Graphic Designer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Cannon Design2 open roles
Levy1 open role
Advyzon1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in graphic designer jobs across Illinois.

  • Portfolio demonstrating brand, print, and digital design work across multiple Illinois-relevant industries
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
  • Experience translating marketing briefs into visual concepts for print and digital channels
  • Familiarity with brand standards and style guide development for corporate or retail clients
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under deadline in a fast-paced Illinois agency or in-house environment

Graphic Designer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a graphic designer in Illinois?

Graphic design in Illinois has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so entry is based on education and portfolio strength. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field from an accredited program. Schools like the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago, and DePaul University are well-regarded locally. A strong portfolio demonstrating brand, digital, and print work consistently outweighs any single credential.

How much do graphic designers make in Illinois?

Graphic designers in Illinois earn a median of about $62,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,060 for the lowest 10% to over $98,750 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire graphic designers in Illinois?

Employers hiring graphic designers in Illinois right now include Cannon Design, Levy, and Advyzon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of consumer packaged goods headquarters, major retailers, and publishing operations means in-house creative teams tend to post regularly throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most graphic designer jobs?

Chicago, Springfield, and Mokena have the most graphic designer openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to the state's largest concentration of advertising agencies, corporate headquarters, and media companies, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Schaumburg carry demand from major consumer brands and regional corporate campuses headquartered along the I-88 corridor.

Are there remote graphic designer jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 28% of graphic designer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that design work is largely screen-based and deliverable-driven. Brand identity, digital production, and marketing design roles are the most commonly listed as fully remote, while packaging and print roles with physical press checks tend to require some on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a graphic designer in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a junior designer or design coordinator role at an Illinois agency or in-house creative team, where on-the-job learning happens quickly. Large Illinois retailers and consumer goods companies regularly bring in design assistants and junior brand associates from local programs at institutions like Columbia College Chicago and SAIC. Building a portfolio through freelance projects, student competitions, or nonprofit pro bono work in Chicago gives candidates something concrete to show. Roles like production artist, marketing coordinator, or social media designer are common lateral entry points that move into full design work within one to two years.

Where can I find and apply to graphic designer jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to graphic designer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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