Freelance Artists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills6%Adobe Photoshop5%Education level
Bachelor's degree67%Master's degree18%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Freelance/Self EmployedFreelanceSelf Employed
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years40%2-5 years10%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,490 profiles for Freelance Artists in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 2, 2026
Freelance Artist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $66,166 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,502 – $103,007 yearly
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Graphic Designer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAuto LayoutLeadershipSenior Graphic & Digital Designer
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PrototypesUX PrototypingFigmaCreating UX MockupsPrototyping (Engineering Design Task)UX Design+12 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUX DesignUXVideo Editor / Graphic Designer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsGraphic Designer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Adobe PhotoshopGraphic Design SoftwareDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsIllustrationMusic Composer/Arranger, Editor and Sound Designer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementDrivingDelivery DrivingFreelance Artist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsColor Theory2D AnimationAnimationAdobe After Effects
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What's the average time to fill a freelance artist role?
The average time to fill a freelance artist role is 29 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do freelance artists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a freelance artist include: communication skills, organizational skills and adobe photoshop.
What licenses or certifications are common for freelance artists?
Common licenses or certifications for freelance artists include: Driver's License, Substitute Teaching Certification and Teaching Certification.
What are some job titles related to freelance artists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to freelance artists include: graphic designer, independent design practice and video editor / graphic designer.
What level of education is common for a freelance artist?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a freelance artist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a freelance artist?
Most freelance artists have 40 years of professional experience.
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