Packaging Designers for hire in Chicago, IL

Find packaging designers who create innovative and functional packaging solutions while applying their skills in graphic design, branding and materials analysis to enhance product presentation and sustainability. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    1,422

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Leadership9%
    Organizational Skills9%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree91%
    Master's degree4%
    Vocational or technical training2%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years2%
    More than 10 years94%
  • Current company

    Newco
    Freelance/Self Employed
    Alwan Printing and packaging, Inc
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years31%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,422 profiles for Packaging Designers in Chicago, IL

Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Packaging Designer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $67,800 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $57,160$80,422 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Sr Packaging Production Designer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    TIPSFood Handler CertificationBLS

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipMobile MarketingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAdobe Animate
  • Creative Direction Manager

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipMarketing
  • Graphic Designer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation Skills
  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsB2C
  • Senior Production Designer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdobe Creative SuiteGraphic Design SoftwaremacOSComputer Skills
  • Graphic Designer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLayout DesignWriting SkillsGraphic Design

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams
$520$416per month*
Start free trial§
  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • 100 contacts per month
  • Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
  • Get access to candidate engagement insights
  • Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists

Enterprise

Custom

  • Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
  • Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
  • It works daily, even when you’re offline
  • Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
  • Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
  • Custom contacts per month / year
  • Configurable usage limits
  • Custom pricing and invoicing
  • Volume-based contact packages
  • Dedicated onboarding and account support
  • Enterprise-grade identity and access management

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Browse by skills

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

What's the average time to fill a packaging designer role?

The average time to fill a packaging designer role is 113 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do packaging designers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a packaging designer include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a packaging designer?

Common licenses or certifications for packaging designers include: Driver's License, UX Design Certification and Adobe Premiere.

What are some job titles related to packaging designers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to packaging designers include: graphic designer, graphic designer & print production specialist and seasonal wardrobe crewperson.

What level of education is common for a packaging designer?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a packaging designer in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a packaging designer?

Most packaging designers have 20 years of professional experience.

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply