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Craft Designer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$66K - $82K/yr

We believe strong ideas deserve strong craft-and that great design happens when curious, opinionated people collaborate across disciplines to make work that actually connects. Designers here are ...

RAPP is seeking a Designer who brings a passion for detail, conceptual thinking, and exceptional ... Craft & Execution: Demonstrate mastery of design principles, creating high-quality work with ...

RAPP is seeking a Designer who brings a passion for detail, conceptual thinking, and exceptional ... Craft & Execution : Demonstrate mastery of design principles, creating high-quality work with ...

The designer will be designing brands, logos, crafting beautiful social media posts, one-pagers that catch your eye, and anything else we (or you) dream up. Looking for a reliable and professional ...

As a Designer (Social), you have a bias towards making things: hands-on, fast, and unafraid to work ... You bring high design craft to a medium that rewards speed, instinct, and range: motion, video ...

As a Designer (Social), you have a bias towards making things: hands-on, fast, and unafraid to work ... You bring high design craft to a medium that rewards speed, instinct, and range: motion, video ...

Graphic Designer

Peoria, IL · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

Do you have great respect for brand standards and take pride in craftsmanship and excellence? Are ... We are looking for a Graphic Designer who possesses the maturity, passion, and energy to ...

As a Sr. Designer, you'll serve as a creative anchor on the team, collaborating with leadership ... You'll lead through craft, guidance, and example rather than direct management. The ideal candidate ...

We're looking for designers who bring a distinct visual voice, curiosity, and a commitment to craft excellence. In this role, you will... You'll work as a key contributor on project teams, supporting ...

We're looking for designers who bring a distinct visual voice, curiosity, and a commitment to craft excellence. In this role, you will... You'll work as a key contributor on project teams, supporting ...

As a Sr. Designer, you'll serve as a creative anchor on the team, collaborating with leadership ... You'll lead through craft, guidance, and example rather than direct management. The ideal candidate ...

Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$105K - $112K/yr

Design As a Senior Designer at Critical Mass, you bring a sharp storytelling instinct, exceptional editorial craft, and a passion for creating content that captures attention and drives engagement.

Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$105K - $112K/yr

Design As a Senior Designer at Critical Mass, you bring a sharp storytelling instinct, exceptional editorial craft, and a passion for creating content that captures attention and drives engagement.

Interpret scaffold drawings, engineered designs, and work packages. * Inspect scaffold components ... General Craft Responsibilities * Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work ...

Interpret scaffold drawings, engineered designs, and work packages. * Inspect scaffold components ... General Craft Responsibilities * Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work ...

Interpret scaffold drawings, engineered designs, and work packages. * Inspect scaffold components ... General Craft Responsibilities * Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work ...

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How much do craft designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for craft designer in Illinois is $55.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.96 and $88.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a craft designer?

A Craft Designer creates handmade or specially designed decorative, functional, or artistic items using various materials and techniques. They develop concepts, sketch designs, select appropriate materials, and produce unique crafts, often for sale or exhibition. Craft Designers may work independently, for artisan businesses, or in industries like fashion, home decor, or product design. Creativity, attention to detail, and knowledge of materials are essential for success in this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a craft designer?

To thrive as a Craft Designer, you need strong artistic abilities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of design principles, often gained through a degree in art, design, or a related field. Familiarity with various crafting tools, materials, and digital design software like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW is highly beneficial. Creativity, adaptability, and effective communication skills help you work well both independently and collaboratively. These competencies are important for creating innovative, high-quality products that meet client or market demands in a competitive environment.

What are common challenges faced by craft designers in their day-to-day work?

Craft Designers often juggle multiple projects simultaneously, requiring excellent time management to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards. They may face creative blocks or the challenge of adapting their designs to changes in client preferences or material limitations. Additionally, Craft Designers frequently collaborate with clients, manufacturers, or marketing teams, which requires clear communication and flexibility. Overcoming these challenges helps Craft Designers produce unique, marketable pieces and build a strong professional reputation.

Infographic showing various Craft Designer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,294 per year, or $55.4 per hour.

Designer

Chicago, IL • On-site

$66K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Company Description

We're a team of makers and dreamers, turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new, the next, and the complex.

Nothing is impossible- If you can shop it, we can do it.

Job Description

At Saatchi X, Visual Designers create simple, bold, unmistakably onbrand work across integrated omnichannel campaigns. We believe strong ideas deserve strong craft-and that great design happens when curious, opinionated people collaborate across disciplines to make work that actually connects.

Designers here are makers first-strong visual thinkers who execute beautifully and bring energy, curiosity, and care to every assignment.

As a midlevel Visual Designer, you'll support work for a large, highly regulated financial institution, operating confidently within established brand systems while elevating the work through exceptional typography, composition, and executional discipline.

This role is for designers who nerd out over type, care deeply about layout, and believe great ideas only land when the craft is just as strong.

Responsibilities
  • Design visual assets for integrated omnichannel campaigns across retail, digital, print, and presentations
  • Execute highly crafted design from established creative direction
  • Own typography decisions across layouts-headlines, subheads, body copy, captions
  • Build clear, intuitive type hierarchies and strong compositions
  • Sweat the details: kerning, leading, spacing, rhythm, balance
  • Build mood boards, storyboards, visual explorations, layouts, and design systems
  • Prepare clean, productionready files with pride in craft and organization
  • Partner closely with copywriters, motion designers, and production teams
  • Show up to brainstorms, critiques, and reviews with ideas-and opinions
  • Manage multiple projects while keeping quality high
Qualifications
  • ~3 years of professional visual design experience (agency or inhouse)
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating confidence in typography, layout, and execution
  • Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma experience a plus
  • Comfort designing across channels and formats(Retailforward experience is a strong plus)
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational habits
  • Ability to move quickly without sacrificing craft or quality
Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits.

Saatchi & Saatchi X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $82,650.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/31/2026.Employment Type: FULL_TIME