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Tabletop Designer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Furniture Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$25/hr

Confidential Furniture Team Lead N U A G E D E S I G N S · Miami, FL · Reports to Furniture & Tabletop Warehouse Manager · Full-Time - Non-Exempt T H E C O M P A N Y About Nuage Designs For over ...

Blending beauty with function, tag designs and develops everyday and seasonal home décor, tabletop, gift, and lifestyle products for independent retailers and consumers across the country. Located ...

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Own the incident response program: runbooks, tabletop exercises, on-call rotations, and post ... SOC 2, HIPAA, CMMC, or NIST 800-171/800-53 audit cycles, including designing, leading and ...

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How much do tabletop designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for tabletop designer in Illinois is $26.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $33.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tabletop designer?

A Tabletop Designer is responsible for creating board games, card games, and other tabletop experiences. They develop game mechanics, rules, themes, and components to ensure engaging and balanced gameplay. This role involves playtesting, refining mechanics, and collaborating with artists, writers, and manufacturers. Tabletop designers may work independently, for game publishers, or as part of a development team.

What does a tabletop designer do?

Project timelines for tabletop games can range from a few months for small-scale games to over a year for more complex projects. As a Tabletop Designer, you'll often start with concept development and prototyping, then iterate based on playtesting feedback before finalizing game rules and visual elements. Collaboration is key—designers regularly work alongside illustrators, writers, editors, and playtest coordinators to ensure a cohesive product. Open communication and flexibility help manage revisions and keep projects on track, making teamwork an essential part of the role. This collaborative process not only improves the final product but also provides valuable opportunities for skill development and professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tabletop designer?

A successful Tabletop Designer needs a strong foundation in game mechanics, storytelling, and visual design, often supported by experience in graphic design or related fields. Familiarity with prototyping tools, layout software like Adobe Creative Suite, and sometimes 3D modeling programs is highly beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent teamwork and communication skills set outstanding designers apart. These abilities are crucial for developing engaging, balanced games and collaborating effectively with publishers, playtesters, and artists.

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Infographic showing various Tabletop Designer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,208 per year, or $26.5 per hour.

Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst 23-E-15

Chicago, IL • On-site

NEOGOV
Software Development • 501 - 1,000 employees

$103K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
NEOGOV is part of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, and they are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst. The role involves analyzing events from security tools, responding to incidents, and maintaining incident response documentation to protect the organization from information security threats.
Responsibilities:
• analyzing events from multiple security tools to identify incidents and potential information security threats to the organization
• conduct comprehensive and detailed analysis of network and endpoint events
• advise on the most effective and efficient way to triage the event
• identify, correlate, escalate, and respond to security incidents using various security technologies and incident response methodologies
• act as the lead incident response handler
• coordinate the response efforts
• provide recommendations on security controls, tools, and processes to prevent future incidents
• provide detailed reports to the CISO and/or other team members about the root cause of an incident and recommended follow-up actions
• develop, enhance, and maintain incident response documentation such as incident response plans, procedures, and guidelines
• stay current with emerging security threats and vulnerabilities
• proactively identify potential information security risks to the organization
• participate in incident response testing and tabletop exercises to ensure the organization is prepared to handle potential information security incidents
Qualifications:
Required:
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in network security, incident response, or incident investigation
• Ability to effectively coordinate, problem solve, prioritize, and collaborate
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with OAG employees and the general public
Preferred:
• Experience in conducting forensic analysis and digital investigations as part of an incident response team
• Strong knowledge of network security concepts and technologies, including intrusion detection/prevention, firewalls, and SIEM technologies
• Relevant industry certifications such as GCFA, GCIH, CISA, CISSP
Company:
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in El Segundo, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.