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UX Researcher roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, cognitive science, or a related field. Employers in tech, healthcare, and financial services sponsor the most positions, and the annual 85,000-slot cap makes timing your application critical.
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Get Access To All JobsWe take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.
Do you have a love for immersive player experiences, digital play ecosystems, and the iconic world of D&D? We’re looking for a Senior UX Designer to join the design team for the digital tools that power D&D Beyond, the best-in-class digital companion for Dungeons & Dragons. This role is an outstanding opportunity to build innovative, intuitive tools that unlock the magic of D&D for millions of players and Dungeon Masters around the world!
This role is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton, WA office.
Responsibilities:
- Develop UX and UI solutions for D&D Beyond with a strong understanding of product design, systems design, UI style, layout, typography, color, usability, and interaction design
- Scope plan and deliver design projects independently. Proactively identify, communicate and solve issues impacting the quality of work
- Deliver appropriate level of design artifacts for the team (e.g., strategy articulation and alignment frameworks, discovery/research results, journey maps, flows, wireframes, high fidelity comps, style guides, etc).
- Break down experiences thoughtfully with product and engineering for teams to ship value incrementally, making intentional trade-offs that are grounded in a clear perspective.
Qualifications
- A degree in UX Design, Art, Information architecture, a related design field, or the ability to show equivalent professional experience.
- Portfolio and/or case study of interactive design work demonstrating excellent design sensibilities and craft skills.
- Strong visual design direction background, with experience crafting and evolving style guides and design systems in Figma or similar tools.
- Hands on expertise in responsive web design, and familiarity with mobile app patterns.
- Ability to think conceptually in both visual and interface design, going beyond function to bring a point of view about design.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills working with cross functional teams that include product management and engineering.
- Comfortable with using data to advise design decisions (and working with incomplete data when needed)
- A growth mindset for pushing yourself, the team, and the product towards continuous improvement.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with design systems for multichannel products specifically with multi-brand architecture.
- A love and passion for D&D and tabletop RPGs.
- Background in both traditional product design and UX for the games or entertainment industry.
The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Pay Range
$112,000 - $168,000 USD
Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:
- Health & Wellness
- Time Off to Recharge
- Financial Well-being
- Life & Family Support
- Volunteer and Community Initiatives
- Learning & Development
- Exclusive Perks
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process.
We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.
Do you have a love for immersive player experiences, digital play ecosystems, and the iconic world of D&D? We’re looking for a Senior UX Designer to join the design team for the digital tools that power D&D Beyond, the best-in-class digital companion for Dungeons & Dragons. This role is an outstanding opportunity to build innovative, intuitive tools that unlock the magic of D&D for millions of players and Dungeon Masters around the world!
This role is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton, WA office.
Responsibilities:
- Develop UX and UI solutions for D&D Beyond with a strong understanding of product design, systems design, UI style, layout, typography, color, usability, and interaction design
- Scope plan and deliver design projects independently. Proactively identify, communicate and solve issues impacting the quality of work
- Deliver appropriate level of design artifacts for the team (e.g., strategy articulation and alignment frameworks, discovery/research results, journey maps, flows, wireframes, high fidelity comps, style guides, etc).
- Break down experiences thoughtfully with product and engineering for teams to ship value incrementally, making intentional trade-offs that are grounded in a clear perspective.
Qualifications
- A degree in UX Design, Art, Information architecture, a related design field, or the ability to show equivalent professional experience.
- Portfolio and/or case study of interactive design work demonstrating excellent design sensibilities and craft skills.
- Strong visual design direction background, with experience crafting and evolving style guides and design systems in Figma or similar tools.
- Hands on expertise in responsive web design, and familiarity with mobile app patterns.
- Ability to think conceptually in both visual and interface design, going beyond function to bring a point of view about design.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills working with cross functional teams that include product management and engineering.
- Comfortable with using data to advise design decisions (and working with incomplete data when needed)
- A growth mindset for pushing yourself, the team, and the product towards continuous improvement.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with design systems for multichannel products specifically with multi-brand architecture.
- A love and passion for D&D and tabletop RPGs.
- Background in both traditional product design and UX for the games or entertainment industry.
The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Pay Range
$112,000 - $168,000 USD
Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:
- Health & Wellness
- Time Off to Recharge
- Financial Well-being
- Life & Family Support
- Volunteer and Community Initiatives
- Learning & Development
- Exclusive Perks
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process.
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Verify your degree field matches
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the UX Researcher role. Degrees in psychology, cognitive science, human-computer interaction, or information science satisfy this. A general business or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE, so gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Pull LCA filings for target employers
Check the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have certified Labor Condition Applications for UX Researcher roles. This confirms they've sponsored the position before and sets your prevailing wage benchmark before you negotiate an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search UX Researcher roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for this occupation. Filtering by DOL LCA data saves you from applying to companies that advertise the role but have never navigated sponsorship.
Document your research methodology portfolio
USCIS adjudicators assess specialty occupation by job duties, not just your title. Compile work samples showing advanced qualitative and quantitative methods, such as usability studies, diary studies, or conjoint analysis, to support the employer's H-1B petition if an RFE arrives.
Confirm cap-exempt status for research institutions
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can be filed outside the April lottery and at any time of year. If your UX role is embedded in a research team at one of these organizations, your petition bypasses the 85,000-slot cap entirely.
Negotiate offer timing around the lottery window
H-1B registration opens in early March, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date and whether a STEM extension covers the gap. Structure your start date and offer letter accordingly so the employer can file on time.
H-1B Visa UX Researcher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX Researcher role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, UX Researcher qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, or information science. If the job posting lists only a general degree as acceptable, USCIS may issue an RFE. You'll want an offer letter that specifies the required degree field clearly to support the petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for UX Researchers most often?
Technology companies, healthcare systems, financial services firms, and enterprise software companies file the highest volume of H-1B LCAs for UX Researcher roles. Federal contractors and university research labs also sponsor, and those positions are cap-exempt. You can browse verified sponsors by industry on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with active DOL LCA filings for this occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my UX Researcher role is reclassified or my project ends?
If your employer terminates your position or significantly changes your job duties, your H-1B status is tied to that specific role and employer. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer or change status. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you start working. Material changes to job duties can also require an amended petition.
Can I switch from a UX Researcher contract role to a full-time position without affecting my H-1B?
Moving from a contract to a direct full-time position with the same employer typically requires an amended H-1B petition if the job duties, salary, or work location change. If you're switching to a different employer entirely, the new employer must file a transfer petition and you can begin work once the petition is received by USCIS, not waiting for full approval.
How do I know what prevailing wage an employer must pay for my UX Researcher H-1B?
The DOL sets prevailing wages by occupation, geographic area, and experience level. For a UX Researcher role, you can look up the wage using the OFLC Wage Search and cross-reference it with Bureau of Labor Statistics data for your metro area. Your employer must certify in the LCA that they'll pay at least the prevailing wage. This floor applies regardless of what the company's internal pay bands show.