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A Knock At Midnight

Assistant IT Trainer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Educational trainings are implemented to build positive character and enhance life skills of all ... Program initiatives are designed to empower the community with knowledge, information, and ...

Hotel Lincoln

Assistant Front Office Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58K - $60K/yr

If you're passionate about hospitality, love a workplace with character, and want to be part of a ... benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

Hotel Lincoln

Assistant Front Office Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58K - $60K/yr

If you're passionate about hospitality, love a workplace with character, and want to be part of a ... benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

Hotel Lincoln

Assistant Front Office Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58K - $60K/yr

If you're passionate about hospitality, love a workplace with character, and want to be part of a ... benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

TWO RIVERS YMCA

Assistant Preschool Director

Moline, IL · On-site

$40K - $47K/yr

This is more than just a position - it's a leadership opportunity designed for someone who wants to ... Promote and incorporate the Y Mission and Character Values in all programs and activities.

YMCA

Assistant Preschool Director

Moline, IL · On-site

$40K - $47K/yr

This is more than just a position - it's a leadership opportunity designed for someone who wants to ... Promote and incorporate the Y Mission and Character Values in all programs and activities.

TWO RIVERS YMCA

Assistant Preschool Director

Moline, IL · On-site

$40K - $47K/yr

This is more than just a position - it's a leadership opportunity designed for someone who wants to ... Promote and incorporate the Y Mission and Character Values in all programs and activities.

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How much do assistant character designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant character designer in Illinois is $23.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.65 and $27.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant character designer?

An Assistant Character Designer supports the creation and development of characters for animations, video games, or other media. They assist in sketching, refining designs, and ensuring characters align with the project's style and vision. They may also collaborate with senior designers, animators, and writers to finalize character aesthetics. Their role often includes gathering reference materials, making revisions based on feedback, and preparing assets for production.

What kind of projects and tasks can I expect to work on as an assistant character designer?

As an Assistant Character Designer, you will typically assist senior designers in developing character concepts, preparing model sheets, refining poses, and adjusting designs based on art direction or feedback. Your daily tasks may include sketching variations of characters, organizing reference materials, cleaning up line art, and supporting design revisions throughout production. Depending on the studio or project size, you may also collaborate closely with animators, storyboard artists, and writers to ensure visual consistency and alignment with the story. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can learn industry workflows, contribute creatively, and gradually build your portfolio for future advancement in character design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant character designer?

To thrive as an Assistant Character Designer, you should have strong drawing and illustration skills, a solid grasp of anatomy and proportion, and typically a degree or coursework in art, design, or animation. Familiarity with industry-standard digital tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and programs like Toon Boom or Clip Studio Paint is highly beneficial. Collaboration, adaptability, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure you can effectively contribute to creative teams, support lead designers, and help bring engaging character concepts to life in a fast-paced production environment.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Character Designer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,636 per year, or $23.9 per hour.

Designer - Substations - Power and Energy

Chicago, IL

Atwell, LLC
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

81st of 450 rated engineering

Great coworkers

People enjoy working here

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$30 - $50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

  • Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
  • Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
  • Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
  • Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

Position Overview:
Atwell is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer, Substation to support the design and execution of substation projects across our Power & Energy team. This role will support both Physical Design and Protection & Controls (P&C) for a variety of utility, renewable interconnection, and power delivery projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who enjoys working on technically detailed projects and wants exposure to the full substation design process, from layout and equipment arrangement through schematics, wiring, and construction support. The ideal candidate will have experience developing substation drawing packages, coordinating with engineers and designers across disciplines, and supporting projects from early design through IFC deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the design and development of substation physical and protection & controls drawing packages for new and existing substation projects
• Prepare and revise general arrangement drawings, plan and section views, equipment layouts, grounding plans, conduit and cable plans, control building layouts, and material take-offs
• Develop P&C design deliverables including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, relay wiring, cable schedules, and interconnection details
• Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and other design staff to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with project scope and client standards
• Support project execution from conceptual design through detailed design and construction issue packages
• Review markups and incorporate design changes based on internal review, client comments, and field conditions
• Assist in maintaining drawing quality, design consistency, and adherence to applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across substation, transmission, renewables, and interconnection-related projects
• Support construction and field activities as needed, including drawing updates, as-builts, and response to design questions

Qualifications:
• Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on design experience in electrical drafting/design
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in substation design, with exposure to both Physical and Protection & Controls design work preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required; experience with MicroStation is a plus
• Experience preparing substation design packages including layouts, sections, grounding, conduit, cable routing, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel details
• Understanding of substation equipment and design elements such as transformers, breakers, switches, bus arrangements, relay panels, control houses, and cable systems
• Familiarity with utility, renewable interconnection, and/or high-voltage substation projects is preferred

Preferred Experience:
• Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield substation projects
• Familiarity with client-specific utility standards and drafting requirements
• Experience supporting projects related to renewable energy interconnections, transmission, or power delivery infrastructure
• Ability to support both physical layout/design and P&C drafting/detailing across multiple project phases

Pay Range - $30.00 - $50.00/hr. + benefits + bonus

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
  • Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

  • Competitive Compensation packages
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
  • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Employee Referrals
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Match

'Atwell'ness:

  • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
  • Family Planning & IVF Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
  • Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
  • Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
  • Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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