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Launched in 2018 and acquired by Zendesk in April 2026, Forethought offers the world’s most advanced AI agents for CX — enterprise-ready and built for every customer moment. Handling billions of monthly interactions for leading companies like Upwork, Grammarly, Airtable, and Datadog, Forethought’s AI agents think, act, and improve — delivering better customer experiences and scalable business impact.
As the Forethought Product Design Team, we are empowered to engage and inspire our users. We conduct user research and strive to rethink and redefine how users interact with Forethought’s brand and products. We design end-to-end AI-driven CS products that connect customers to live services and CS expertise with speed and accuracy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Product Designer will lead various innovative initiatives and work with a cross-functional team to deliver a unique customer co-creation experience to accelerate the customer service product experience. In addition to effective product design leadership, the ideal candidate is a Design Thinking advocate who can help realize various creative product visions by being an effective, hands-on contributor to design projects.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a variety of projects and initiatives, helping define strategy and user experience vision through cross-functional collaboration and alignment
- Conduct user research, present research findings, and craft end-to-end product journeys and experiences that connect users with Forethought’s services and brands
- Champion Design Thinking, educate cross-functional teams, and facilitate design workshops and co-creation sessions
- Communicate design direction and intent with user insights, design rationales, and frameworks
- Collaborate cross-functionally and balance engineering, customer, and product tradeoffs with user needs
- Contribute to the design system and lead the look & feel and technical direction of the coherent product experiences
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Communication Design, Visual Art, Computer Science, Psychology, Industrial Design, [Preferred]
- 6+ years of professional experience in designing consumer or B2B or enterprise products [Required]
- A designer with excellent visual skills and craft who obsesses over interaction details
- A proactive and resourceful self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can make decisions with imperfect data
- Have exceptional “creative problem-solving”, initiative, and follow-through skills with the ability to think on your feet
COMPENSATION
The US annualized base salary range for this position is $190,000.00-$286,000.00. This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only (or OTE for commissions based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives.
The intelligent heart of customer experience
Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.
Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working enables us to purposefully come together in person, at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world, to connect, collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.
As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency, we inform all applicants that artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision systems may be used to screen or evaluate applications for this position, in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable law.
Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you are based in the United States and would like more information about your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Zendesk endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please send an e-mail to peopleandplaces@zendesk.com with your specific accommodation request.
INTRODUCTION
Launched in 2018 and acquired by Zendesk in April 2026, Forethought offers the world’s most advanced AI agents for CX — enterprise-ready and built for every customer moment. Handling billions of monthly interactions for leading companies like Upwork, Grammarly, Airtable, and Datadog, Forethought’s AI agents think, act, and improve — delivering better customer experiences and scalable business impact.
As the Forethought Product Design Team, we are empowered to engage and inspire our users. We conduct user research and strive to rethink and redefine how users interact with Forethought’s brand and products. We design end-to-end AI-driven CS products that connect customers to live services and CS expertise with speed and accuracy.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Product Designer will lead various innovative initiatives and work with a cross-functional team to deliver a unique customer co-creation experience to accelerate the customer service product experience. In addition to effective product design leadership, the ideal candidate is a Design Thinking advocate who can help realize various creative product visions by being an effective, hands-on contributor to design projects.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a variety of projects and initiatives, helping define strategy and user experience vision through cross-functional collaboration and alignment
- Conduct user research, present research findings, and craft end-to-end product journeys and experiences that connect users with Forethought’s services and brands
- Champion Design Thinking, educate cross-functional teams, and facilitate design workshops and co-creation sessions
- Communicate design direction and intent with user insights, design rationales, and frameworks
- Collaborate cross-functionally and balance engineering, customer, and product tradeoffs with user needs
- Contribute to the design system and lead the look & feel and technical direction of the coherent product experiences
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Communication Design, Visual Art, Computer Science, Psychology, Industrial Design, [Preferred]
- 6+ years of professional experience in designing consumer or B2B or enterprise products [Required]
- A designer with excellent visual skills and craft who obsesses over interaction details
- A proactive and resourceful self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can make decisions with imperfect data
- Have exceptional “creative problem-solving”, initiative, and follow-through skills with the ability to think on your feet
COMPENSATION
The US annualized base salary range for this position is $190,000.00-$286,000.00. This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only (or OTE for commissions based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives.
The intelligent heart of customer experience
Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.
Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working enables us to purposefully come together in person, at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world, to connect, collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.
As part of our commitment to fairness and transparency, we inform all applicants that artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision systems may be used to screen or evaluate applications for this position, in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable law.
Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you are based in the United States and would like more information about your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Zendesk endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please send an e-mail to peopleandplaces@zendesk.com with your specific accommodation request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior UX UI Designer
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for design roles. A degree in graphic design, HCI, or interaction design supports the petition most cleanly. A business or unrelated degree requires documented equivalency through experience evaluations before your employer files.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, university-affiliated nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can start any time without waiting for October 1. UX roles at these institutions are common and bypass the lottery entirely.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in design and product roles. This shows which companies have sponsored H-1B workers in comparable positions, so you're targeting employers who've already navigated the process.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Look up your SOC code under the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage for your location and level, so knowing the DOL wage tiers gives you a factual floor in negotiations.
Portfolio presentation affects specialty occupation documentation
When your employer files the I-129, the petition must show the role requires a specific degree, not just creative skill. Frame your portfolio around systems-level thinking, design architecture, and cross-functional deliverables rather than visual output alone.
Use O*NET to strengthen the job description
The O*NET occupation profile for UX designers lists the education and knowledge requirements USCIS references when evaluating specialty occupation. Ask your employer's attorney to align the job description language with O*NET criteria before filing.
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Does a Senior UX UI Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as interaction design, human-computer interaction, or cognitive science. USCIS will reject petitions where the job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, so your employer's job posting and I-129 documentation must specify the required discipline clearly.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for UX and UI design roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified LCA filing history, so you can see which employers have sponsored H-1B workers in design and product roles rather than guessing from job descriptions. Companies that have filed LCAs for UX titles are far more likely to repeat the process for a new hire than those with no filing history.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a fully remote Senior UX UI Designer position?
Yes, but the LCA must list every location where you'll work for more than 30 consecutive days. If you're remote and may work from multiple states, your employer may need to file multiple LCAs or amend the petition if your work location changes significantly after approval. USCIS has issued guidance on worksite requirements that your employer's attorney should review before filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off while working as a Senior UX UI Designer?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. During this window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work once it's filed, not waiting for approval. Acting quickly matters because the 60-day clock doesn't pause.
Does H-1B sponsorship for UX UI roles differ between startups and large tech companies?
The USCIS filing process is identical, but the risk profile differs. Startups may face additional scrutiny on their ability to pay the prevailing wage, particularly if they're pre-revenue or recently funded. Large employers with established immigration programs typically have in-house counsel and streamlined LCA processes. Either way, the specialty occupation standard and prevailing wage requirement apply equally regardless of employer size.
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