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How much does a Fashion Designer Entry make in Chicago, IL? The average Fashion Designer Entry salary in Chicago, IL is $64,860 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $58,370 and $70,860. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Fashion Designer Entry Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fashion Designer Entry Salary $52,461 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Fashion Designer Entry Salary $58,370 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Fashion Designer Entry Salary $64,860 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Fashion Designer Entry Salary $70,860 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Fashion Designer Entry Salary $76,323 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25% $58,370 10% $52,461 90% $76,323 75% $70,860 $64,860 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Fashion Designer Entry determines style, material, and color directions based on input from sales/marketing, merchandising, development and manufacturing staff. Assists in establishing the apparel design strategy for an organization. Being a Fashion Designer Entry produces design sketches and makes seasonal presentations of product designs. Keeps abreast of consumer needs and trends, and supports the integrity of the lines/brands and the goals of the company. In addition, Fashion Designer Entry reviews all styles for construction, and approves quality of factory samples. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of fashion design or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Fashion Designer Entry works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as a Fashion Designer Entry typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Fashion Designer Entry

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Apparel Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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