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UI UX Developer roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa Intern and Trainee program categories, depending on your academic status and experience level. Finding a host employer who will coordinate with a State Department-designated sponsor for DS-2019 sponsorship is the critical first step.
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Apollo is a Mission-Critical Infrastructure Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations Support Services Company. We serve mission-critical industries globally with commissioning, emergency response, operations support, and owner's representative services. Apollo is currently executing projects in multiple states in the United States, in Canada and Brazil.
With MagellanCx, we are building the operating system for quality - a platform that orchestrates the full commissioning lifecycle for mission-critical infrastructure. Our software is used by commissioning engineers and program managers on the most demanding construction projects in the world.
Location
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
The UI/UX Design Intern will work directly with the founding team to translate product features into usable, field-tested interface designs. Your work will be used by engineers in mechanical rooms, on tablets, in the field.
You will own design from concept to handoff: user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes. You'll partner closely with the CPO and engineering to ensure every screen solves a real user problem.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate product feature briefs into wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups
- Design and iterate on core platform workflows for web and mobile (tablet-first)
- Contribute to the Magellan CX design system — components, tokens, patterns
- Build and deliver interactive HTML/Figma prototypes for stakeholder and user feedback
- Conduct lightweight usability reviews and translate findings into design improvements
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure design intent survives implementation
Qualifications
Required:
- Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX work — web apps, mobile apps, or dashboards (student projects and side projects welcome)
- Strong grasp of layout, visual hierarchy, and interaction design fundamentals
- Comfortable working from a product brief and turning ambiguity into concrete designs
- Proficiency in Figma (components, auto layout, prototyping)
- Enrolled in a design, HCI, CS, or related degree program
Preferred:
- Experience designing data-heavy or workflow-intensive applications (not just consumer UI)
- Familiarity with design systems and token-based design
- Any exposure to construction, industrial, or field-service software (rare, but we'll notice)
- Basic HTML/CSS — enough to understand what you're handing off
Prerequisites for Employment
- Successful background check, including pre-employment drug screening
- US citizens, permanent residents or any candidate with eligibility to work in the US
What We Offer
Apollo offers its employees a full benefits package, including:
- Health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off, holidays, and more
- Paid parental leave
- 401K plan with immediate match benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Employee discount programs
Specifically for interns in this role:
- Direct mentorship from the founding team
- Ownership of real features that ship to enterprise clients
- Exposure to the data center and AI infrastructure industry, one of the fastest-growing sectors in tech
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Path to a return offer for strong performers
Apollo challenges the brightest, most talented, and driven individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer supporting women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. We participate in the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.
About us
Apollo is a Mission-Critical Infrastructure Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations Support Services Company. We serve mission-critical industries globally with commissioning, emergency response, operations support, and owner's representative services. Apollo is currently executing projects in multiple states in the United States, in Canada and Brazil.
With MagellanCx, we are building the operating system for quality - a platform that orchestrates the full commissioning lifecycle for mission-critical infrastructure. Our software is used by commissioning engineers and program managers on the most demanding construction projects in the world.
Location
Atlanta, GA
Job Description
The UI/UX Design Intern will work directly with the founding team to translate product features into usable, field-tested interface designs. Your work will be used by engineers in mechanical rooms, on tablets, in the field.
You will own design from concept to handoff: user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes. You'll partner closely with the CPO and engineering to ensure every screen solves a real user problem.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate product feature briefs into wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity mockups
- Design and iterate on core platform workflows for web and mobile (tablet-first)
- Contribute to the Magellan CX design system — components, tokens, patterns
- Build and deliver interactive HTML/Figma prototypes for stakeholder and user feedback
- Conduct lightweight usability reviews and translate findings into design improvements
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure design intent survives implementation
Qualifications
Required:
- Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX work — web apps, mobile apps, or dashboards (student projects and side projects welcome)
- Strong grasp of layout, visual hierarchy, and interaction design fundamentals
- Comfortable working from a product brief and turning ambiguity into concrete designs
- Proficiency in Figma (components, auto layout, prototyping)
- Enrolled in a design, HCI, CS, or related degree program
Preferred:
- Experience designing data-heavy or workflow-intensive applications (not just consumer UI)
- Familiarity with design systems and token-based design
- Any exposure to construction, industrial, or field-service software (rare, but we'll notice)
- Basic HTML/CSS — enough to understand what you're handing off
Prerequisites for Employment
- Successful background check, including pre-employment drug screening
- US citizens, permanent residents or any candidate with eligibility to work in the US
What We Offer
Apollo offers its employees a full benefits package, including:
- Health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off, holidays, and more
- Paid parental leave
- 401K plan with immediate match benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Employee discount programs
Specifically for interns in this role:
- Direct mentorship from the founding team
- Ownership of real features that ship to enterprise clients
- Exposure to the data center and AI infrastructure industry, one of the fastest-growing sectors in tech
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Path to a return offer for strong performers
Apollo challenges the brightest, most talented, and driven individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer supporting women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. We participate in the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an UI UX Developer
Build a portfolio that proves specialty
J-1 Trainee and Intern programs require documented evidence of your field. Compile case studies showing research-backed design decisions, accessibility work, and usability testing results. A weak portfolio stalls DS-2019 approval before a host employer even commits.
Target companies with established international programs
Look specifically for technology firms, research institutions, and nonprofits that list structured training programs in job postings. Employers familiar with Training Plans and DS-2019 coordination move faster than those encountering J-1 host requirements for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned UI UX roles
Searching broad job boards returns listings with no indication of J-1 host willingness. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers and roles that align with exchange visitor sponsorship, saving time you'd otherwise spend cold-qualifying every posting.
Clarify your J-1 category before approaching hosts
Current degree students typically qualify under the Intern category, capped at 12 months. Post-graduation professionals with prior industry experience qualify under Trainee, up to 18 months. Approaching a host employer without this distinction causes delays because Training Plans differ by category.
Prepare your Training Plan with measurable UX milestones
The Form DS-7002 Training Plan must specify phased learning objectives, not just job duties. Break your program into modules covering research methods, prototyping tools like Figma, usability testing protocols, and handoff documentation. Vague plans draw sponsor revision requests.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants from designated countries or government-funded programs face a 2-year home residency requirement before changing to most other visa categories. Check your DS-2019 and passport for the Section 212(e) notation before accepting an offer to avoid surprises post-program.
UI UX Developer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers UI UX Developer roles?
The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within the past 12 months. The Trainee category applies if you've already completed your degree and have at least one year of prior UI UX or related industry experience. Both require a structured Training Plan tied to your design specialization, not a standard employment contract.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a UI UX Developer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not your host employer. The employer functions as a host site. The designated sponsor reviews your Training Plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors compliance throughout your program. Conflating the two roles leads to mismatched expectations during offer negotiation.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 UI UX Developer?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers and open roles that align with exchange visitor sponsorship. Most job boards don't distinguish between employers open to J-1 hosting and those who aren't, so standard searches waste significant time. Targeting companies with existing international internship or training infrastructure speeds up the host agreement process considerably.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement affect UI UX Developers on J-1?
It can. If your J-1 program was funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List published by the State Department, Section 212(e) applies. This means you must return home for two years before obtaining an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. Check your DS-2019 and consulate stamp at arrival for the notation.
Can a UI UX Developer on J-1 Trainee status work on live client projects?
Yes, as long as the work is structured as part of your approved Training Plan and directly tied to your design skill development objectives. The J-1 Trainee program permits productive work at the host site, but the primary purpose must remain training. Unilateral changes to your role or duties outside the approved DS-7002 Training Plan violate program conditions and require sponsor approval before implementation.