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Lead Designer roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a design-related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so qualified Australian designers can apply any time they have a job offer from a U.S. employer willing to file a Labor Condition Application.
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Join us in driving the evolution of the Digital Customer Experience as a Senior UI Designer. We're seeking a seasoned professional to help shape our product vision, utilizing advanced expertise in visualization, thought leadership, and empathetic design. If you're passionate about leveraging data to elevate customer success and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we invite you to be part of our journey.
The Role:
We’re seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to shape the future of Digital Success. Designers play a key role, from ideation and creating new features to perfecting every detail of the product. We value designers who combine exceptional visual craft with systems thinking, curiosity, and a passion for exploring emerging interaction patterns.
You’ll craft and articulate the digital experience, in line with clear goals and rationales – a role requiring expert visualization skills, storytelling, collaboration, and the ability to work closely with product and technology partners. This is an opportunity to shape the user experience in ways that solve meaningful problems and make life better for all users and customers.
Responsibilities:
- Design intuitive and trustworthy digital experiences that contribute to customer success at Salesforce
- Translate complex product capabilities, business logic, human + AI workflows, and customer needs into clean UI designs, wireframes, and interactive Figma prototypes
- Prototype and test concepts rapidly to resolve ambiguity, validate flows, and continuously refine experiences based on real-world usage
- Contribute to customer journey mapping and other experience design artifacts and tools
- Present and communicate design concepts and rationales confidently to cross-functional partners and stakeholders
- Oversee the design of multiple, web, mobile and in-app features, interfaces, and experiences
- Provide clear design handoff documentation and specs to streamline technical execution
- Partner with engineering to ensure high-quality implementation and a polished user experience
- Plan, execute, and report on user research, incorporating findings into design decisions
- Solicit feedback from peers and stakeholders to continuously improve designs
- Advocate for ethical, inclusive, and accessible designs, ensuring features and bug fixes prioritize these principles
- Stay up-to-date on UI standards for common platforms and industry trends
- Address design challenges from conceptualization to execution, including storyboards, workflows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups based on business goals and user research
- Partner with Product Managers and UX/UI Leads to ensure designs align with the overall design system and user experience vision
Experience:
- 5-7+ years of hands-on experience designing and leading B2C or B2B products and websites within cross-functional teams
- Proven track record of implementing globally impactful, universally designed experiences catering to diverse languages and abilities
- Strong proficiency in user-centered design methods and best practices
- Expertise in the entire user experience design process, from customer journey mapping to wireframing, high fidelity prototyping and testing designs
- Proven experience in implementing design systems and producing style guides
- Proficiency in Figma and modern design and prototyping tools, including emerging AI-assisted design workflows
- Holistic, system-level thinking with a deep understanding of multi-surface ecosystems and their impact on user experiences
- Commitment to ethical design practices with a strong advocacy for equality in design
- Exceptional communication and active listening skills, fostering close, trusting relationships with stakeholders
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, persuade stakeholders, and achieve consensus in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Self-driven work ethic, complemented by effective team collaboration skills
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, generating elegant solutions for complex challenges
- Strong ability to flourish in an agile environment, consistently delivering outstanding design work under demanding deadlines
- Demonstrated success in managing and prioritizing multiple projects and diverse work streams simultaneously
- Experience with customer-facing digital experiences preferred
Nice-to-Have:
- AI-assisted prototyping & vibe coding. Familiarity with tools like Claude, Cursor, or other AI coding assistants to rapidly turn ideas into interactive prototypes, explore solutions, and accelerate experimentation without relying on traditional development workflows
- Familiarity with AI-powered products, conversational UX, or emerging human-AI interaction patterns, with an interest in exploring how AI is reshaping digital experiences
- Front-End/CSS development experience
- Strong focus on usability and accessibility
If you're passionate about leading transformative design initiatives, shaping user experiences that solve complex challenges, and advocating for inclusive and ethical design practices, join us in making a significant impact and driving innovation in Customer Digital Experience.
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.
At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.
The typical base salary range for this position is $123,100 - $186,300 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $147,400 - $202,600 annually.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Lead Designer
Document your degree's U.S. equivalency early
Australian three-year design degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, but have your academic transcripts and credentials ready to show employers who ask. Gaps here slow offer letters down.
Target employers with active design leadership hiring
Focus on companies that have posted Lead Designer roles before and have a dedicated HR or people operations team. Smaller studios often want to sponsor but lack the internal process knowledge to move quickly.
Clarify specialty occupation fit in your cover letter
E-3 visa eligibility hinges on the role requiring a specific degree field. If the job posting says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required,' flag that during the offer stage so the employer strengthens the LCA job description before filing.
Get your LCA and visa paperwork handled end-to-end
The LCA must be certified by DOL before you can attend your consular interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing stalls between offer acceptance and your start date.
Negotiate your start date around consulate wait times
E-3 interviews are conducted at U.S. consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Wait times vary by city and season, so build at least four to six weeks between your signed offer and your intended start date to avoid rescheduling pressure.
Align your portfolio framing with specialty occupation language
When an employer files your LCA with DOL, they must describe a role requiring specialized design knowledge. Frame your portfolio around systems thinking, cross-functional leadership, and domain expertise rather than general visual output.
E-3 Visa Lead Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Lead Designer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Lead Designer roles at U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never dealt with Australian visa requirements. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type or sponsorship willingness, which wastes significant time at the senior level.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Lead Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. The E-3 requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as graphic design, industrial design, or a related discipline. Lead Designer roles that involve directing design systems, managing design teams, or owning product visual identity typically satisfy this standard. The job description must reflect that requirement clearly in the LCA filing.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian designers?
The E-3 is significantly more accessible. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, meaning most applicants are rejected outright regardless of qualifications. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so if you're Australian, have a qualifying job offer, and meet the degree requirement, approval is substantially more predictable. You can also apply at any time of year.
Can I switch employers on the E-3 if I receive a better offer?
Yes. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours is expiring. If your current E-3 stamp is still valid and you're inside the U.S., some applicants renew at a consulate rather than adjusting status. Starting the process as soon as you have a signed offer avoids gaps in work authorization.