Chicago

Designers
Headhunters in Chicago

Connect with 717+ verified recruiters specializing in Chicago. Average placement time: 20 days. Success rate: 95%.

Headhunters

717+

Avg. Time

20 days

Success Rate

95%

Avg. Salary

$176,000

Why use a headhunter for Designers in Chicago?

Finding qualified designers in Chicago requires deep market knowledge and extensive networks. The best candidates are often not actively job searching, making them invisible to traditional job postings.

Our network of 717+ specialized headhunters maintains relationships with passive candidates at top companies, helping you access talent you'd never find on your own.

The average designers salary in Chicago is $176,000, though compensation varies significantly based on experience, company stage, and specific responsibilities.

With demand growing +22% year-over-year, competition for top talent is intense. Companies using our platform fill positions in 20 days on average.

Top companies hiring Designers in Chicago

Airbnb logoAirbnb
Stripe logoStripe
Netflix logoNetflix
Amazon logoAmazon
Microsoft logoMicrosoft

What we look for in Designers

Minimum 50+ successful placements
Deep network in the local market
95%+ success rate on assignments
Transparent communication and regular updates
Understanding of compensation benchmarks
Track record with both startups and enterprises

Top Designers headhunters in Chicago

Verified specialists with proven track records placing designers at leading companies in Chicago.

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

Partner

True Search

Specialized in placing Designers at top companies. 12+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.767 placements
DesignersExecutive Search
David Thompson

David Thompson

Managing Director

Daversa Partners

Specialized in placing Designers at top companies. 12+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.874 placements
TechLeadership
Emily Davis

Emily Davis

Principal

Heidrick & Struggles

Specialized in placing Designers at top companies. 12+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.981 placements
Executive SearchStartups
James Wilson

James Wilson

Senior Partner

Russell Reynolds

Specialized in placing Designers at top companies. 12+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.588 placements
LeadershipEnterprise
Amanda Brown

Amanda Brown

Director

Boyden

Specialized in placing Designers at top companies. 12+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.695 placements
StartupsSeries A-C
Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Partner

True Search

Specialized in placing Designers at top companies. 12+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.7102 placements
EnterpriseFortune 500

How it works

01

Brief us

Share your requirements. We handle everything else.

02

We match

Our algorithm assigns the best specialists for your role.

03

Watch live

Track every candidate and update in real-time.

04

Hire fast

Close top talent 10x faster than traditional agencies.

Designers market insights in Chicago

Demand Growth
+22%

Year-over-year increase in job openings in Chicago

Avg. Compensation
$176,000

Base salary for mid-senior designers in Chicago

Time to Fill
37 days

Average time to fill positions through our platform

Success Rate
95%

Of searches completed successfully within 90 days

Frequently asked questions

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