Fashion Designer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Fashion Designer make in Chicago, IL? The average Fashion Designer salary in Chicago, IL is $65,307 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58,945 and $71,396. 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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Fashion Designer

Edgemine Inc - Los Angeles , CA

Edgemine is currently looking for an assistant fashion designer to join our Import Fashion design team. www.edgemine.com * Work on design and concept for updates to best-selling styles * Assist with ...

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Fashion Designer

2.7 August Apparel, Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

The Fashion Designer position will be full-time, and will be able to benefit from the perks we offer our team. Along with benefits, there is plenty of growth opportunity within the company. Fashion ...

LinkedIn - 37 days ago

Senior Fashion Designer

St. John Knits - Irvine , CA

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT The Senior Fashion Designer will combine an innovative approach to textiles with a practical view of the end-products as usable garments. The Senior Designer will oversee ...

LinkedIn - 30 days ago

Assistant Fashion Designer (NYC)

BCI Brands LLC. - New York , NY

The Assistant Fashion Designer will work closely with the Design Director on the development of the line. Responsibilities: * Support the Creative Director with the design process from initial ...

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Temp Senior Fashion Designer (Brand: Camila Coelho)

REVOLVE - Los Angeles , CA

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a ... Main purpose of the Senior Designer role: This is full-time role for an experienced, talented ...

LinkedIn - 37 days ago

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VXB & ORFWID INC - Los Angeles , CA

... designer, distributor, and retailer and known for its feminine silhouettes paired with signature ... WHO YOU ARE: Must have a Bachelors or Associates degree in Fashion Apparel Design Must have 1+ ...

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What does a Fashion Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Fashion Designer

Organized with an ability to prioritize and focus independently in order to meet deadlines and handle numerous projects at once.

September 27, 2022

Select fabrics, embellishments, colors, or style for each garment or accessory.

December 03, 2022

Protect the evolution of the established core product, apply subtle design updates as needed.

January 09, 2023

Understand how certain design elements, including garment wash, the selection of fabrics and trim, affect the cost of the merchandise.

January 26, 2023

Supervise the maintaining of design boards and styles each season in PLM.

March 23, 2023

Communicate and answer any questions from the factory.

March 26, 2023

Meet all assigned dates in the Seasonal Product Development Calendar and in all adjacent product calendars.

April 15, 2023

Develop mood boards, visual decks and/or additional visuals needed to communicate vision to client.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Fashion Designer in Chicago, IL

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58945

71396

65307

Average Total Cash Compensation

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61109

75074

68491

What is the average salary for Fashion Designer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fashion Designer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Fashion Designer ranges from $58,945 to $71,396 with the average base salary of $65,307. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,109 to $75,074 with the average total cash compensation of $68,491.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$65,307	$58,945 - $71,396
Bonus	$3,184	$2,164 - $3,678
Total Pay	$68,491	$61,109 - $75,074

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Fashion Designer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,276 - $71,798	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,276 - $71,798	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,209 - $71,716	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,254 - $71,771	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,254 - $71,771	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,927 - $70,164	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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