Experience Manager Jobs in Illinois

Experience Manager jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Evanston, and Naperville, where employers like McDonald's, United Airlines, and Hyatt Hotels consistently hire across customer experience, brand experience, and employee experience specialties. The Chicago market is among the most active in the Midwest for this role, with demand ranging from associate-level coordinators to senior directors overseeing enterprise-wide programs. Retailers, hospitality groups, and financial services firms headquartered in Illinois drive steady openings year-round. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles52
Top employerUlta
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring32
Work type36% Remote
Top industryRetail

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American Airlines
Service Manager, Premium Guest Services Guest Experience - ORD
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Service Manager, Premium Guest Services Guest Experience - ORD
American Airlines
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Success
Project Management
$71k - $100k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Ulta
Experience Manager
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Ulta
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Experience Manager
Ulta
Tinley Park, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
$28.5 - $35/hr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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CVS Health
Senior Manager, Commercial Product Member Experience
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Senior Manager, Commercial Product Member Experience
CVS Health
Springfield, Illinois
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$68k - $199k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Ulta
Experience Manager
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Ulta
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Experience Manager
Ulta
Willowbrook, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
$28.5 - $35/hr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Avery Coonley School
Human Resources & Employee Experience Manager
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Avery Coonley School
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Human Resources & Employee Experience Manager
Avery Coonley School
Downers Grove, Illinois
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$65k - $85k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Experience Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Rosemont
2 jobs
Champaign
2 jobs
Oak Brook
2 jobs
Tinley Park
2 jobs
Arlington Heights
2 jobs
Peru
1 job
Morton
1 job
Quincy
1 job

Experience Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Ulta
Ulta5 open roles
Five Below
Five Below3 open roles
lululemon
lululemon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Food & Beverage

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
  • Three or more years managing customer, employee, or brand experience programs
  • Demonstrated ability to design and measure experience improvement initiatives
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms, survey tools, or experience management software
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with marketing, operations, and HR teams
  • Experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership stakeholders

Experience Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a experience manager in Illinois?

Experience manager roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field, along with several years of relevant experience in customer experience, event management, or a closely adjacent discipline. Illinois does not issue a state license specific to this role, so hiring decisions rely heavily on portfolio, measurable outcomes, and tools proficiency. Certifications from recognized bodies such as the Customer Experience Professionals Association can strengthen an application with larger Illinois employers.

Which companies hire experience managers in Illinois?

Illinois experience manager roles are posted by Ulta, Five Below, and lululemon and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, hospitality groups, and major retailers makes Illinois one of the most active Midwestern markets for this role.

Which Illinois cities have the most experience manager jobs?

Chicago, Rosemont, and Champaign have the most experience manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its headquarters density in hospitality, financial services, and retail, while Naperville and Evanston attract openings tied to large corporate campuses and universities that run substantial customer and employee experience functions.

Are there remote experience manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles, because much of the strategy, data analysis, and program coordination work can be done off-site. About 64% of experience manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the role's planning and reporting functions. Positions tied to in-person events or on-site customer journey work tend to require at least a hybrid schedule.

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

The most realistic entry path is through coordinator or associate roles in customer success, event operations, or marketing at mid-size Illinois companies, where teams are small enough to give junior staff broad exposure. Employers like Hyatt and McDonald's run structured rotational or associate programs in Chicago that develop candidates without deep experience. Building a portfolio of measurable projects, even from internships or volunteer work with Illinois nonprofits or cultural institutions, and earning a recognized CX certification gives candidates a clear edge at the interview stage.

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

You can find and apply to experience manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and metro areas. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to each position through the listing.

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