UX Designer Jobs in Illinois
UX Designer jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand running from entry-level product designers through principal and lead UX roles, concentrated in fintech, healthcare technology, e-commerce, and enterprise software. Chicago is the dominant hiring hub, with Naperville and Evanston also generating openings tied to corporate headquarters and university-linked tech ventures. Well-established employers with lasting Illinois presences include Allstate, Morningstar, and United Airlines, alongside a dense cluster of mid-size product companies in the Loop and West Loop. The most sought-after specialties are conversational UI, design systems, and accessibility-focused UX. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Office Furniture Center operates the largest showroom of value priced office furniture in the Midwest and is a resource for local businesses and dealers for premium pre-owned and remanufactured office furniture. OFC is looking for a talented and hard-working person to join our team of workstation and workspace designers and specialists.
The CAD Designer & Product Specifier (Commercial Office Furniture) designs and provide quotes and bill of materials (BoM) for systems office furniture (aka workstations, cubicles) in response to client requirements and specifications. This position is a member of the Workstation Design Center (WDC) team who works both independently and in conjunction with many of the Office Furniture Center functional groups including product specialists, inventory specialists, fulfillment personnel and sales. Knowledge of systems furniture is helpful but not required; proficiency with AutoCAD and ability to learn different design support and graphical rendering tools are essential skills sets for success in this position.
Key Accountabilities
In response to new-to-OFC workstations:
· Develop libraries of typical configurations and layouts for workstation product
· Work with inbound inventory personnel and workstation Product Specialists to identify parts and assemblies
· Determine optimal configuration of workstations based on available parts in order to maximize re-sale of product
· Produce AutoCAD drawings and graphic renderings of product
In response to requests for quotes:
· Use block plan provided by client representative to identify potential workstation inventories to best meet workstation requirements
· Generate 2D and 3D representations of workstations
· Create renderings of workstations using rendering software
· Produce workstation quotations using software application
· Produce bill of materials (BoM) from designs
In response to approved customer orders:
· Review bill of materials (BoM) for completeness and accuracy
· Place Purchase Orders (POs) with vendors for new product
· Provide assistance to fulfillment team as needed
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
The CAD Designer & Product Specifier (Commercial Office Furniture) role requires a strong attention to detail, creative thinking and problem-solving and successful execution of processes and procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential. The ability to multi-task and prioritize work is critical to meet deadlines.
In addition, the position requires the following key knowledge and skill requirements:
· Proficient using AutoCAD with 0-5 years design-related experience
· Experience with rendering tools such as Google Sketch-up, Revit, Visual Impressions
· Proficient with MS Office products particularly Excel and PowerPoint
· AS degree Interior Design, Architecture, CAD, Mechanical Drafting
· Knowledge and experience of systems furniture knowledge desired (particularly Herman Miller AO2 and Ethospace and/or Steelcase Answer)
Compensation and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience and skills inventory. Benefits including paid time off and major medical insurance after 90 days. Company matching 401K contribution. Annual bonus potential. On-site gym. Free covered parking. Recently renovated office space with ample work space and ergonomic sit-stand desk.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in UX designer jobs across Illinois.
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX process including research, wireframes, and tested final designs
- Proficiency in Figma or equivalent design and prototyping tools used in Illinois product teams
- Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and translating findings into design decisions
- Bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related field
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and engineers in agile environments
- Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 and inclusive design principles
UX Designer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ux designer in Illinois?
UX design has no state-issued license in Illinois, so the path runs through education and portfolio work. Most Illinois employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or a related field, though some accept comparable bootcamp training paired with a strong case-study portfolio. Chicago's concentration of tech, fintech, and healthcare-tech employers means candidates who can show end-to-end product work, including research and usability testing, move fastest through hiring pipelines.
Which companies hire ux designers in Illinois?
Employers hiring ux designers in Illinois right now include Photon, Grainger, and MedSpeed, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, major insurance carriers, and a growing fintech corridor in Chicago means openings appear across industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Illinois cities have the most ux designer jobs?
The cities with the most ux designer openings in Illinois are Chicago, Oak Brook, and Illinois. Chicago dominates because it houses the headquarters and large product teams of companies in finance, healthcare, and enterprise software, while suburban cities like Naperville attract openings tied to corporate campuses and regional technology centers anchored by long-established Illinois employers.
Are there remote ux designer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 57% of ux designer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed collaboration tools. Research synthesis, wireframing, and prototype reviews are the parts of the role most commonly performed fully remotely, while stakeholder workshops and usability sessions with in-person participants more often require at least occasional on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a ux designer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a portfolio of three to five case studies that walk through your full process, then targeting associate or junior UX roles at mid-size Illinois product companies or large employers with structured design programs. Allstate and Morningstar have historically brought in junior designers through internship-to-hire pipelines. Adjacent roles like UX writing, UI quality assurance, or customer research analyst are common lateral entry points at Illinois tech and fintech firms, and completing a recognized interaction design certification strengthens candidacy when a degree is not in a directly related field.
Where can I find and apply to ux designer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to ux designer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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