Technical Designers for hire in Chicago, IL

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    3,667

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Leadership8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree73%
    Master's degree12%
    Associate's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years14%
  • Current company

    Newco
    3DCAD2PART
    AdventHealth Hospitals (via North Highland)
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year19%
    1-2 years14%
    2-5 years32%

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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026

Technical Designer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $78,306 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,316$112,894 yearly

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  • Sr Packaging Production Designer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    TIPSFood Handler CertificationBLS

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipMobile MarketingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAdobe Animate
  • Technical Trainer / Go-Live Support

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    PMPCertified Scrum MasterSix Sigma Green Belt

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCRM SoftwareWorkday HCMEnterprise Software
  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsB2C
  • Product Designer

    Cicero, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    UX Design Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPackagingLayout DesignPhotographyPhoto EditingPrepress Software
  • Marketing Specialist / Designer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Multivariate TestingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
  • Freelance Designer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningGraphic Design

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

The average time to fill a technical designer role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do technical designers tend to have?

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

What licenses or certifications are common for a technical designer?

Common licenses or certifications for technical designers include: Driver's License, CAD Certification and Flying Aircraft.

What are some job titles related to technical designers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to technical designers include: video editor / graphic designer, freelance graphic designer and marketing specialist / designer.

What level of education is common for a technical designer?

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

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

Most technical designers have 17 years of professional experience.

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