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UX Designer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan while your U.S. host employer guides your day-to-day work.
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Team Introduction: TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date)
Summer Start Dates:
May 11th, 2026
May 18th, 2026
May 26th, 2026
June 8th, 2026
* June 22nd, 2026
Responsibilities:
Design for TikTok, the creative short video platform that targets global users.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, researchers, UX writers, and engineers.
Participate in every aspect of the product development process, from generating ideas to refining pixel-perfect designs before launch.
Rapidly prototype conceptual product ideas, design user flows based on data analysis and user research, gather feedback from various stakeholders, iterate on designs, and deliver products with the best user experience.
* Integrate user feedback and business requirements into ongoing product experience updates.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
Most recent portfolio must be submitted with application to be considered
Strong in interaction design, and regularly execute prototypes using tools like Figma.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to rapidly iterate and produce multiple concepts;
Experience with A/B testing and data driven practice;
Results oriented and resilient. Ability to fit within a startup culture which celebrates efficiency and driving impact;
Knowledge of working with Principal, Adobe Creative Suite, and OSX, iOS & Android;
* A passion and enthusiasm for TikTok and its community!
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30 - $30. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
* Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Responsibilities
Team Introduction: TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date)
Summer Start Dates:
May 11th, 2026
May 18th, 2026
May 26th, 2026
June 8th, 2026
* June 22nd, 2026
Responsibilities:
Design for TikTok, the creative short video platform that targets global users.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, researchers, UX writers, and engineers.
Participate in every aspect of the product development process, from generating ideas to refining pixel-perfect designs before launch.
Rapidly prototype conceptual product ideas, design user flows based on data analysis and user research, gather feedback from various stakeholders, iterate on designs, and deliver products with the best user experience.
* Integrate user feedback and business requirements into ongoing product experience updates.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
Most recent portfolio must be submitted with application to be considered
Strong in interaction design, and regularly execute prototypes using tools like Figma.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to rapidly iterate and produce multiple concepts;
Experience with A/B testing and data driven practice;
Results oriented and resilient. Ability to fit within a startup culture which celebrates efficiency and driving impact;
Knowledge of working with Principal, Adobe Creative Suite, and OSX, iOS & Android;
* A passion and enthusiasm for TikTok and its community!
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30 - $30. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
* Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a UX Designer
Align your portfolio to training objectives
Your DS-2019 training plan must show structured skill development, not just employment. Frame your portfolio projects around specific UX competencies you'll build in the U.S., so the designated sponsor can map them to program objectives.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program, while Trainee applies to graduates with at least one year of UX work experience. Clarifying which category fits your background before approaching host employers prevents wasted applications.
Target host employers with structured design teams
Designated sponsors require host employers to demonstrate supervisory capacity and a defined training environment. Design teams with tiered roles, dedicated UX leads, and documented processes are far easier to qualify than early-stage startups with flat structures.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned UX roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively seeking international UX Designers. Filtering by J-1 compatibility saves time you'd otherwise spend screening roles at companies unfamiliar with the host employer obligations the program requires.
Verify your host employer meets DOL wage standards
Your J-1 compensation must reflect the prevailing wage for UX Designers in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered wage meets the threshold before the designated sponsor finalizes your training plan.
Prepare for the 2-year home residency requirement upfront
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement based on government funding or skills-list status. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your situation triggers this requirement before accepting a host employer offer.
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Find UX Designer JobsUX Designer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to UX Designer roles?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category covers UX design placements tied to your field of study. If you've graduated and have at least one year of professional UX experience, the Trainee category applies. Both require a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and approve a formal training plan with your host employer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as your host, providing the UX design training environment and supervising your work. The designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, reviews your training plan, and monitors program compliance throughout your exchange period.
Can I find J-1-compatible UX Designer positions through Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. UX Designer roles at employers who are open to hosting international exchange visitors. Since not every design team is familiar with J-1 host employer obligations, filtering for J-1-aligned positions helps you focus on employers who understand the structured training plan and sponsorship process the program requires.
What does the training plan requirement mean for a UX Designer placement?
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan specifying the UX skills you'll develop, the methods your host employer will use to train you, and measurable learning objectives. For UX roles, this typically covers areas like user research methods, prototyping tools, usability testing, and design systems. The plan must be signed by both the host employer supervisor and the designated sponsor before your DS-2019 is issued.
Does the J-1 visa have an annual cap or lottery for UX Designer applicants?
No. Unlike the H-1B, the J-1 visa has no annual numerical cap and no lottery. UX Designers can apply at any point in the year, and eligibility is determined by your qualifications, the designated sponsor's program requirements, and your host employer's ability to provide a qualifying training environment, not by a random selection process or quota.
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