User Experience Design Jobs in Illinois
User Experience Design jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in technology, financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level junior designers through senior and principal roles. Chicago is the dominant hiring hub, with Naperville and Evanston also generating steady openings, and established employers such as Morningstar, Allstate, and Orbitz Worldwide maintaining active UX teams in the state. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois listings include product design, UX research, and interaction design for enterprise and consumer-facing platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Please complete your application before February 26, 2027.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in a candidate’s best interest to apply early.
Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90+ days. If you haven’t heard from us in three months about your application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for the role.
Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.
This internship is intended for students who are currently pursuing a PhD degree program in Computer Science, HCI, Design or related technical field.
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.
To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English. Click on the “Apply” button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred):- In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume.
- Please ensure your resume includes your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY) and list experience with coding language(s), along with any technical experience or projects.
- In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
- Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.
This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based Interns. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Sick Time: Includes 5 discretionary sick days per instance to prioritize your well-being, in addition to all applicable local and state statutory sick leave.
- Interns receive paid time off for any official company holidays that fall within their internship term.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA; Portland, OR, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Computer Science, HCI, Design, or related technical field.
- Experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience in designing and implementing user interfaces (UIs).
Preferred qualifications:
- Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term.
- In penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, TypeScript, Angular, Vue, etc.).
- Experience developing high-fidelity interactive prototypes, multimodal AI interfaces, or novel interaction models.
- Experience coding in Python, TypeScript, Go, C++, Java, Swift, or Kotlin.
About the job
Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our products. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google’s businesses.
As a UX Engineer, you'll work on the front end of our products in a challenging, fast-paced environment, helping to bridge UX best practices and production execution. You’ll demonstrate your creativity, analytical skills, and knowledge of user facing technologies to enable efficient, high quality execution and communications and launch innovative features to a global audience.Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $106000 - $141000 (USD) + 0% bonus target
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with UX designers, project managers and back-end engineers to implement versatile front-end solutions to web development issues.
- Launch, iterate and make a difference. Provide front-end coding expertise, and help make our products better for users.
- Manage your own time, and work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Design, architect, and implement high-fidelity interactive prototypes exploring novel interface paradigms (e.g., multimodal AI, conversational/agentic systems, adaptive UIs).
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in user experience design jobs across Illinois.
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX process from research through high-fidelity prototypes
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for wireframing and prototyping
- Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and synthesizing qualitative findings
- Bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related field
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and software engineers
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles such as WCAG
User Experience Design Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a user experience design in Illinois?
User experience design has no state-issued license in Illinois, so the path centers on education and portfolio. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or psychology, though graduates from UX-focused programs at institutions like DePaul University or the Illinois Institute of Technology also enter the field. Building a portfolio with documented case studies covering research, wireframing, and testing is the critical credentialing step before applying.
How much do user experience designs make in Illinois?
User experience designs in Illinois earn a median of about $85,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,090 for the lowest 10% to over $157,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire user experience designs in Illinois?
Employers hiring user experience designs in Illinois right now include Google, Shure, and AppFolio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's deep base of enterprise technology, financial services, and healthcare companies means UX roles frequently appear at both large corporations and mid-size product teams headquartered in and around the Chicago metro.
Which Illinois cities have the most user experience design jobs?
Chicago and Niles hold the most user experience design openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to the state's largest concentration of technology firms, financial institutions, and digital agencies, while suburban hubs like Naperville attract UX talent through the corporate campuses of major insurance and enterprise software companies based there.
Are there remote user experience design jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. UX design is inherently screen-based work, making it one of the more remote-compatible professional roles. About 100% of user experience design openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed design teams. Research and strategy tasks tend to be the most fully remote, while collaborative design sprints are more commonly handled in a hybrid arrangement.
How can I get hired as a user experience design in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior designer role, which Illinois's technology and agency employers post regularly for candidates who have a portfolio, even one built from student projects or self-directed work. DePaul University's UX program and the Illinois Institute of Technology run project-based curricula that result in portfolio-ready case studies employers recognize. Adjacent roles like visual design, content strategy, or QA testing at a Chicago-area product company are also common stepping stones, as internal transfers into UX are well-established at larger Illinois firms.
Where can I find and apply to user experience design jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to user experience design jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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