--- title: "Lead+ UX Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/ux-designer/locations/chicago-il/lead" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- UX Designer market brief · Chicago, IL # Lead+ UX Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL 5 lead+ UX designer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 4 employers, led by Contact Government Services (CGS), Charles Schwab, and Later. 20% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 8, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+UX+Designer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all UX Designer markets](/jobs/ux-designer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 5 : Live UX designer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 4 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Coverage below gate : Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Lead+](/jobs/ux-designer/locations/chicago-il/lead)5 jobs Chicago's UX designer market is led by lead+ openings, with 5 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 5 Hiring employers 4 Salary coverage 100% Median experience 10.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live lead+ UX designer listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+UX+Designer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare UX designer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 5 live roles tracked in this market. - 4 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 8, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+UX+Designer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/ux-designer) ## A practical market plan for UX Designer in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 5 UX designer openings across 4 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Lead+ leads the derived level mix with 5 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Contact Government Services (CGS) is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 5 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative UX designer openings Employer activity · 4 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Contact Government Services (CGS) logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcgsfederal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F10%2FLOGO-2.jpg&sig=p0RozqUzN617IQRCwnv78I26qmFLbTl3ssFRDi4pg4k) Contact Government Services (CGS)Established employers2Open roles](/company/contact-government-services-cgs)[![Charles Schwab logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftbcdn.talentbrew.com%2Fcompany%2F27326%2Fgst_v1_0%2Fimg%2Fog-schwab.png) Charles SchwabStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/charles-schwab)[![Later logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Flater.com%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon.ico) LaterTop of market1Open roles](/company/later) Wolters Kluwer DXG U.S., Inc.Startups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 5 of 5 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Principal CX/UX Designer (API Developer Platform) – Hybrid (CT/ET) R0060120Lead+Wolters Kluwer DXG U.S., Inc.Chicago, Illinois$133,400Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/principal-cx-ux-designer-api-developer-platform-hybrid-ct-et-r0060120-8b4c228d-0621-5852-a090-f268c474252f)[Director, Trade User ExperienceLead+Charles SchwabChicago, Illinois$121,400Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/director-trade-user-experience-at-charles-schwab-cc597bcb-a8de-5a33-b6fc-2604efc2a0fa)[Senior Director, User ExperienceLead+LaterChicago, Illinois$220,000Posted Aug 18, 2026](/job/senior-director-user-experience-at-later-5ae4e930-044c-5c92-9f23-d32b2e659470)[Senior UI/UX DesignerLead+Contact Government Services (CGS)Chicago, Illinois$120,000Posted Mar 6, 2026](/job/senior-ui-ux-designer-at-contact-government-services-cgs-a71b3a7e-2e86-534e-9898-321f1c240bd2)[Senior UI/UX Designer IILead+Contact Government Services (CGS)Chicago, Illinois$164,736Posted Mar 6, 2026](/job/senior-ui-ux-designer-ii-at-contact-government-services-cgs-b2dfa8ea-d84b-56fd-a565-47b0ddff98b2) [Explore all 5 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+UX+Designer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Lead+ UX Designer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many lead+ UX designer jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 5 live lead+ UX designer openings from 4 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for lead+ UX designer jobs in Chicago? Contact Government Services (CGS), Charles Schwab, Later, and Wolters Kluwer DXG U.S., Inc. have the most open lead+ UX designer roles here right now, out of 4 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare UX Designer demand around Chicago. [Madison, WI](/jobs/ux-designer/locations/madison-wi) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Chicago market. [Product Designer](/jobs/product-designer/locations/chicago-il)[Product Manager](/jobs/product-manager/locations/chicago-il)[Frontend Developer](/jobs/frontend-developer/locations/chicago-il)[All roles in Chicago](/jobs/locations/chicago-il) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Lead+ UX Designer](/jobs/ux-designer/locations/chicago-il/lead) ![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:800/q:30/plain/images/bridges/bridge-expand.1df895c6bd76d96f.png) Built for career movement ## Turn the Chicago UX designer market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your UX designer search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+UX+Designer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) Match Compare live roles against your current evidence. Position Turn proof projects into role-specific applications. Improve Use market feedback to keep the skill plan current. 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