How much does a Costume Designer make in Chicago, IL? The average Costume Designer salary in Chicago, IL is $72,081 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,002 and $81,354. 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.

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Costume Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $58,556 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $65,002 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $72,081 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $81,354 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Costume Designer Salary $89,797 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
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What is a Costume Designer ?

A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters' outfits/costumes and balance the scenes with texture and colour, etc. The costume designer works alongside the director, scenic, lighting designer, sound designer, and other creative personnel. The costume designer may also collaborate with hair stylist, wig master, or makeup artist. In European theatre, the role is different, as the theatre designer usually designs both costume and scenic elements. Designers typically seek to enhance a...

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Job Openings for Costume Designer in Chicago, IL
The University Of Chicago - Chicago , IL
Theatre Technical Teacher, High School page is loaded Theatre Technical Teacher, High School Apply locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id JR24765 DepartmentLab School High School Faculty About the Department At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago. Families who choose Lab care
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Splootvets - Chicago , IL
The CompanySploot Veterinary Care is on a mission to transform the veterinary care experience for pets, pet parents, and veterinary care teams alike. Sploot provides high quality, empathy-led and seamless primary and urgent care for pets - which means pets get great routine and unexpected care whenever they need it, and pet parents get peace of mind, always. We are super proud of the Sploot Experience - a modern, warm clinic experience designed for todays pet parents.Were at an exciting point in our growth - building our first clinics AND building our brand. As we expand, we recognize how important (and fun!) it is for the Sploot experience to be consistently helpful, authentic, and fun at every touchpoint. And a big part of that is our connection with our community! As we grow, we are spending more time bringing the Sploot experience to life beyond our clinics - whether its in dog parks or Christmas markets, in apartment buildings or through partnerships with local breweries, were exc
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Identified Talent Solutions - Chicago , IL
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Easterseals, Inc. - Joliet , IL
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- 2 days ago
Boundlessfellows - Chicago , IL
At Carrum, we live and breathe the mission of transforming the healthcare system to create an unmatched experience for patients. If you are passionate about changing healthcare and want to finally get rid of surprise bills, poor quality, and high prices, while thriving in an entrepreneurial, cutting-edge environment, we would love to connect with you.In 2014 Carrum reinvented the Center of Excellence (CoE) category in digital health. We are the only company in this space with a digital platform and mobile app powering this novel marketplace. Today, most of the US population lives within a 3 hour driving distance of a Carrum CoE and our providers rank in the top 10% nationally. Our teams execution has been recognized by the venture community and weve raised more than $50M in aggregate from investors like Tiger Global Management and Wildcat Ventures. Our impact has been externally proven in a 2021 RAND Corporation study and featured as a Harvard Business School (HBS) case study .We are l
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Six Flags Great America - Gurnee , IL
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: As Costumed Animated Characters, perform to the best of your ability to entertain the guest with energy and animation. Protect our costume from abuse or damage, and see that the costumes are properly groomed and maintained. Strictly adhere to the park and Warner Bros. rules concerning activities while wearing and preparing the costume. Be prepared and hydrated for the potential of 20-degree increase in temperature from the outside air. Wear and properly maintain your park issued ambassador costume and supply park-approved shoes. Keep guest safety and satisfaction in mind. This may include guiding guests to and from the characters, maintaining order, taking pictures and assisting guests by answering questions regarding general park information. Keep the character’s safety in mind at all time. This may include providing a safe walking space through the park, both on stage and backstage, maintaining a safe space between the character and guests. Keep
- 3 days ago

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  1. This Job:

    Costume Designer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Industrial Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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