User Experience Designer Jobs in Illinois
User Experience Designer jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Lake Forest, and Deerfield and other Illinois metros, with employers like Grainger, NinjaTrader, and Affirm hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
User Experience Designer Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Grainger2
- NinjaTrader2
- Affirm1
- City of Chicago, IL1
- Codal1
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale3
- Investment & Asset Management3
- Technology & Software3
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in user experience designer jobs across Illinois.
- Proficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and design system work
- Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and synthesizing findings
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX process with measurable outcomes
- Familiarity with design thinking frameworks and Agile product development workflows
- Ability to collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders across functions
- Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, cognitive science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
User Experience Designer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many user experience designer jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 17+ user experience designer openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Lake Forest, and Deerfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do user experience designers make in Illinois?
User experience designers in Illinois earn a median of about $103,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,200 for the lowest 10% to over $172,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most user experience designer jobs?
Chicago, Lake Forest, and Deerfield have the most user experience designer openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire user experience designers in Illinois?
Employers hiring user experience designers in Illinois include Grainger, NinjaTrader, and Affirm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote user experience designer jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 65% of user experience designer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for user experience designer jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to user experience designer jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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