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UI UX Developer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as human-computer interaction, graphic design, or computer science. Employers file an LCA with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing level for your work location.
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Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
Pay And Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
- Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
- Pension / Retirement benefits
- Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE IN THIS ROLE
The Associate Director of User Experience Design is a ground-breaking leader within the UX COE, responsible for shaping and evolving DTCC’s enterprise UX strategy. This role will lead high-impact initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring that user-centric design principles are embedded in every product and service. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in design thinking, with a strong focus on emotional intelligence, problem definition, and ideation phases, and a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions in financial services. The UX Center of Excellence is DTCC’s centralized design team, driving user experience strategy and execution across all business lines. We champion design thinking, modern UI frameworks, and human-centered design to deliver intuitive, accessible, and ground-breaking digital experiences for DTCC’s global financial services ecosystem.
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership: Drive UX vision and strategy for enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to align UX goals with business objectives.
- Design Thinking & Innovation: Lead workshops and discovery sessions focused on empathy, defining user needs, and ideation.
- Champion human-centered design methodologies across the organization.
- Experience Design Delivery: Oversee creation of user journeys, personas, and conceptual frameworks for sophisticated financial workflows.
- Ensure consistency and scalability through design systems and component libraries.
- Collaboration & Influence: Work closely with Product, Technology, and Business teams to integrate UX standard methodologies.
- Advocate for accessibility, usability, and compliance standards in all design outputs.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Coach and develop UX designers and researchers within the COE.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in UX design, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Proven experience in financial services or related regulated industries.
- Skills: Deep expertise in design thinking, especially empathy, define, and conceptualization phases.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating enterprise-scale UX solutions.
- Proficiency in UX research, interaction design, and modern design tools (Figma, Sketch, etc.).
- Leadership: Ability to influence senior executives and drive organizational change.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder leadership skills.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, HCI, and/or related field (or equivalent experience).
Talents Needed For Success
- Experience with design systems and component libraries in large organizations.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies and accessibility standards (WCAG).
- Certification in Design Thinking or related methodologies.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Innovative Perspective: Adopts change and drives creative solutions for sophisticated problems.
- Collaborative Leadership: Builds strong cross-functional relationships and develops trust.
- Strategic Influence: Communicates vision effectively and encourages collaborators at all levels.
- Empathy & Advocacy: Champions user needs while balancing business priorities.
- Continuous Learning: Promotes a culture of growth, experimentation, and knowledge sharing.
WHY JOIN DTCC UX COE?
- Be part of a centralized UX team shaping the future of financial services.
- Drive ground-breaking initiatives impacting global markets.
- Collaborate with industry leaders in technology and design.
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
Pay And Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
- Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
- Pension / Retirement benefits
- Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE IN THIS ROLE
The Associate Director of User Experience Design is a ground-breaking leader within the UX COE, responsible for shaping and evolving DTCC’s enterprise UX strategy. This role will lead high-impact initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring that user-centric design principles are embedded in every product and service. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in design thinking, with a strong focus on emotional intelligence, problem definition, and ideation phases, and a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions in financial services. The UX Center of Excellence is DTCC’s centralized design team, driving user experience strategy and execution across all business lines. We champion design thinking, modern UI frameworks, and human-centered design to deliver intuitive, accessible, and ground-breaking digital experiences for DTCC’s global financial services ecosystem.
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership: Drive UX vision and strategy for enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to align UX goals with business objectives.
- Design Thinking & Innovation: Lead workshops and discovery sessions focused on empathy, defining user needs, and ideation.
- Champion human-centered design methodologies across the organization.
- Experience Design Delivery: Oversee creation of user journeys, personas, and conceptual frameworks for sophisticated financial workflows.
- Ensure consistency and scalability through design systems and component libraries.
- Collaboration & Influence: Work closely with Product, Technology, and Business teams to integrate UX standard methodologies.
- Advocate for accessibility, usability, and compliance standards in all design outputs.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Coach and develop UX designers and researchers within the COE.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in UX design, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Proven experience in financial services or related regulated industries.
- Skills: Deep expertise in design thinking, especially empathy, define, and conceptualization phases.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating enterprise-scale UX solutions.
- Proficiency in UX research, interaction design, and modern design tools (Figma, Sketch, etc.).
- Leadership: Ability to influence senior executives and drive organizational change.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder leadership skills.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, HCI, and/or related field (or equivalent experience).
Talents Needed For Success
- Experience with design systems and component libraries in large organizations.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies and accessibility standards (WCAG).
- Certification in Design Thinking or related methodologies.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Innovative Perspective: Adopts change and drives creative solutions for sophisticated problems.
- Collaborative Leadership: Builds strong cross-functional relationships and develops trust.
- Strategic Influence: Communicates vision effectively and encourages collaborators at all levels.
- Empathy & Advocacy: Champions user needs while balancing business priorities.
- Continuous Learning: Promotes a culture of growth, experimentation, and knowledge sharing.
WHY JOIN DTCC UX COE?
- Be part of a centralized UX team shaping the future of financial services.
- Drive ground-breaking initiatives impacting global markets.
- Collaborate with industry leaders in technology and design.
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an UI UX Developer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your role requires a specific degree, not just design skills. Frame your portfolio around deliverables that demonstrate theoretical application of HCI, cognitive psychology, or information architecture to strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
Check prevailing wages before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing level for your SOC code and metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage tier before your offer letter is finalized, so there are no surprises at filing.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify early
E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for H-1B sponsors. Filtering for E-Verify-enrolled companies before outreach saves time and signals a employer already familiar with sponsorship compliance. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history so you can focus your search there.
Understand how job title affects your LCA classification
Titles like 'UI Developer' and 'UX Researcher' map to different SOC codes, which changes your prevailing wage requirement. Confirm the exact job title your employer plans to use on the LCA before the offer is drafted, since mismatches between the title and duties can trigger an RFE.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your employer needs you on a specific date, ask them to file with USCIS premium processing, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days and protects against start-date gaps that would affect your first paycheck.
Document your degree equivalency before the petition
If your design or HCI degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before your employer files. USCIS accepts evaluations from recognized agencies, and having it ready at filing prevents delays that could push your start date past the cap-subject October 1 window.
H-1B Visa UI UX Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UI UX Developer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human-computer interaction, computer science, or graphic design. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the role itself, not just preferred. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to defend as specialty occupations, so the job description matters.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for UI UX roles?
The most reliable method is searching DOL LCA disclosure data, which shows every employer that has filed a Labor Condition Application for a given occupation. Migrate Mate compiles this data and filters it by job title, so you can browse UI UX Developer roles specifically at companies with a real H-1B filing history rather than guessing based on company size or reputation.
Which SOC code applies to UI UX Developer positions for LCA purposes?
It depends on the role's primary function. Positions focused on interaction design and user research typically fall under Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255), while roles with heavier front-end development responsibilities may be classified under Software Developers (SOC 15-1252). The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage level required on the LCA, so it's worth confirming before the offer is drafted. O*NET has detailed task profiles for both occupations.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition before my OPT expires?
Yes, and the timing is critical. H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, so your employer must file during the April filing window. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you were selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your OPT authorization automatically through September 30, letting you keep working without a gap.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or get laid off?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so a layoff or job change triggers the 60-day grace period during which you must either find a new sponsoring employer, change to another status, or leave the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before you start working for them. You can begin work as soon as the transfer petition is received, not just approved, under portability rules.