Experience Manager Jobs in California

Experience Manager jobs in California concentrate in hospitality, tech, retail, and entertainment, three sectors where California sets the national standard for customer and brand experience. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the busiest hiring markets, with employers like Salesforce, Disney, and Marriott International maintaining deep, ongoing demand for experience managers at coordinator, senior, and director levels. The most sought-after specialties in California are customer experience strategy, employee experience, and event-driven brand experiences. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles209+
Top employerFive Below
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring87
Work type45% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Customer Experience Manager
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Customer Experience Manager
Five Below
Rolling Hills, California
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$20.9 - $22.4/hr
10,000+

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Software Engineering Manager - Keyboard UI, Input Experience
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Software Engineering Manager - Keyboard UI, Input Experience
Apple
Cupertino, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Program Management
$206k - $356k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Customer Service Manager, Airport Customer Experience - San Francisco SFO
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Customer Service Manager, Airport Customer Experience - San Francisco SFO
American Airlines
San Francisco, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$51k - $87k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Customer Experience Manager
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Customer Experience Manager
Five Below
San Jose, California
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
10,000+

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Office Experience & Events Senior Manager
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Office Experience & Events Senior Manager
Boston Consulting Group
Los Angeles, California
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Program Management
$96k - $121k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Experience Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Jose
11 jobs
San Diego
11 jobs
Irvine
6 jobs
Santa Clara
6 jobs
Cupertino
4 jobs
Sunnyvale
4 jobs
Oxnard
3 jobs

Experience Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Five Below6 open roles
Bath & Body Works6 open roles
Ulta5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Retail2
  • Manufacturing2
  • Banking & Financial Services2
  • Automotive1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in experience manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, or a related field
  • Three or more years leading customer, employee, or brand experience programs
  • Demonstrated ability to design and execute cross-functional experience initiatives
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and customer feedback or survey tools
  • Strong project management skills with experience coordinating multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level reporting

Experience Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a experience manager in California?

Most experience manager roles in California require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, hospitality management, or business. California does not issue a state license specific to experience management, so the path centers on building relevant experience in customer success, event coordination, or brand marketing, then moving into a management role. Employers in California's tech and hospitality sectors frequently promote from within, making lateral moves from coordinator or analyst roles a common entry point.

Which companies hire experience managers in California?

Companies currently hiring experience managers in California include Five Below, Bath & Body Works, and Ulta, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major entertainment studios, and large hospitality groups makes it one of the most active states for this role nationwide.

Which California cities have the most experience manager jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most experience manager openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its entertainment, hospitality, and retail headquarters, while San Francisco's density of technology companies drives demand for customer and employee experience roles, and San Diego's growing biotech and tourism sectors support consistent openings across both industries.

Are there remote experience manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, since a meaningful share of experience management work involves strategy, analytics, and cross-functional coordination that translates well to remote settings. About 55% of experience manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Roles focused on digital customer experience or employee experience platform management tend to offer the most flexibility, while event-based or on-site brand experience positions remain largely in person.

How can I get hired as a experience manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a coordinator or associate role in customer success, events, or marketing at a California employer that promotes from within. Large California hospitality groups and technology companies in the Bay Area and Los Angeles regularly hire experience coordinators and brand associates as structured stepping stones. Building a portfolio of measurable projects, even from internships or volunteer work, and earning a certificate in customer experience management strengthens a candidate's profile considerably before applying to manager-level openings.

Where can I find and apply to experience manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to experience manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your background and level, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is required to see the listings.

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