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Digital Designer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in graphic design, interaction design, or visual communication. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and STEM OPT extension purposes. Employers in tech, media, and agency settings regularly hire OPT candidates for these positions.
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Get Access To All JobsWhy You’ll Love World Market
You won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment is curated with stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites. From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart.
Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect and we take pride in what we do. If you’re looking for a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are valued, growth is supported and you can have a little fun—you’ve found it!
When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Benefits that support health, financial security, and personal life needs. Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and more!
- Paid vacation and paid sick time
- 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources to be and do your best
- Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
- Work life balance and work from home flexibility
Working with a team who thinks the world of you
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Digital Designer with a strong eye for visual design, typography, layout, and digital storytelling. This role is responsible for creating engaging, customer-focused digital experiences across the World Market e-commerce site, including the Home Page, Category and Seasonal Gateway pages, Inspiration section pages, and promotional assets.
The ideal candidate brings strong creative thinking and hands-on experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Page Designer, with an understanding of how to design within platform capabilities and technical constraints.
Working closely with the Art Director, UX, e-commerce, marketing, content, and development teams, this individual will translate creative direction and business objectives into compelling, responsive digital experiences from initial concept through production.
We're looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of multiple projects in a fast-paced retail environment.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and execute compelling digital experiences across the World Market e-commerce site, including the Home Page, Category and Seasonal Gateway pages, Inspiration section pages, and promotional assets.
- Translate creative direction, brand guidelines, UX requirements, and business objectives into engaging, customer-focused digital designs.
- Create high-quality Figma comps, mobile-first responsive layouts, and production-ready assets, including image crops, specifications, and developer handoffs.
- Collaborate with UX and development teams to ensure designs are intuitive, functional, and optimized for implementation across devices.
- Partner with the Art Director to maintain and evolve World Market's digital visual identity, ensuring consistency in typography, imagery, layout, and visual hierarchy.
- Collaborate with e-commerce, marketing, and content teams to support seasonal campaigns, promotional initiatives, and business objectives.
- Apply strong UI design principles and e-commerce best practices to enhance the customer experience and support engagement and conversion.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high creative standards, accuracy, and attention to detail, using established workflows and project management tools such as Asana.
- Stay current on digital design, e-commerce, and UI/UX trends, bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to the team.
Remote Work Location:
This is a fully remote position, with responsibilities that require strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a virtual work environment. Candidates must be based in the Pacific Time Zone.
Experience & Skills You'll Bring
- 4+ years of professional digital design experience, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or a consumer-focused brand.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional digital design, visual storytelling, and UI design skills.
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Page Designer, including a strong understanding of platform capabilities, components, and limitations.
- Expert proficiency in Figma, with strong skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive and mobile-first design, typography, visual hierarchy, and component-based design.
- Experience collaborating with UX and development teams, including preparing production-ready comps, specifications, assets, and developer handoffs.
- Working knowledge of HTML and an understanding of how digital designs translate into responsive web experiences.
- Experience designing for e-commerce with an understanding of how creative supports customer engagement, usability, and conversion.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
- Experience with Asana or similar project management platforms.
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred.
CA Pay Range is $115,000 - $130,000 annually
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If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resource Department:
Phone: 1-833-680-2399
Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com
This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Why You’ll Love World Market
You won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment is curated with stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites. From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart.
Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect and we take pride in what we do. If you’re looking for a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are valued, growth is supported and you can have a little fun—you’ve found it!
When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Benefits that support health, financial security, and personal life needs. Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and more!
- Paid vacation and paid sick time
- 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources to be and do your best
- Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
- Work life balance and work from home flexibility
Working with a team who thinks the world of you
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Digital Designer with a strong eye for visual design, typography, layout, and digital storytelling. This role is responsible for creating engaging, customer-focused digital experiences across the World Market e-commerce site, including the Home Page, Category and Seasonal Gateway pages, Inspiration section pages, and promotional assets.
The ideal candidate brings strong creative thinking and hands-on experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Page Designer, with an understanding of how to design within platform capabilities and technical constraints.
Working closely with the Art Director, UX, e-commerce, marketing, content, and development teams, this individual will translate creative direction and business objectives into compelling, responsive digital experiences from initial concept through production.
We're looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of multiple projects in a fast-paced retail environment.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and execute compelling digital experiences across the World Market e-commerce site, including the Home Page, Category and Seasonal Gateway pages, Inspiration section pages, and promotional assets.
- Translate creative direction, brand guidelines, UX requirements, and business objectives into engaging, customer-focused digital designs.
- Create high-quality Figma comps, mobile-first responsive layouts, and production-ready assets, including image crops, specifications, and developer handoffs.
- Collaborate with UX and development teams to ensure designs are intuitive, functional, and optimized for implementation across devices.
- Partner with the Art Director to maintain and evolve World Market's digital visual identity, ensuring consistency in typography, imagery, layout, and visual hierarchy.
- Collaborate with e-commerce, marketing, and content teams to support seasonal campaigns, promotional initiatives, and business objectives.
- Apply strong UI design principles and e-commerce best practices to enhance the customer experience and support engagement and conversion.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high creative standards, accuracy, and attention to detail, using established workflows and project management tools such as Asana.
- Stay current on digital design, e-commerce, and UI/UX trends, bringing fresh ideas and creative solutions to the team.
Remote Work Location:
This is a fully remote position, with responsibilities that require strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a virtual work environment. Candidates must be based in the Pacific Time Zone.
Experience & Skills You'll Bring
- 4+ years of professional digital design experience, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or a consumer-focused brand.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional digital design, visual storytelling, and UI design skills.
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Page Designer, including a strong understanding of platform capabilities, components, and limitations.
- Expert proficiency in Figma, with strong skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive and mobile-first design, typography, visual hierarchy, and component-based design.
- Experience collaborating with UX and development teams, including preparing production-ready comps, specifications, assets, and developer handoffs.
- Working knowledge of HTML and an understanding of how digital designs translate into responsive web experiences.
- Experience designing for e-commerce with an understanding of how creative supports customer engagement, usability, and conversion.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
- Experience with Asana or similar project management platforms.
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred.
CA Pay Range is $115,000 - $130,000 annually
LI-LO1
LI-Remote
If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resource Department:
Phone: 1-833-680-2399
Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com
This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Digital Designer
Lead with a portfolio, not your resume
Hiring managers for digital design roles make decisions based on work samples first. A well-organized portfolio showcasing UI, brand, or motion projects signals competence faster than any resume bullet point and reduces hesitation around OPT authorization.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Let employers know exactly how long your OPT authorization lasts and whether STEM OPT extension is available to you. Framing your 12 to 36 months of work authorization clearly removes uncertainty that might otherwise slow down hiring decisions.
Target companies with in-house design teams
Companies with dedicated design departments, like product-led tech firms or large consumer brands, are more likely to have established processes for hiring OPT candidates than small agencies that rarely navigate work authorization paperwork.
Emphasize tools that signal immediate productivity
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools tells employers you can contribute from day one. Listing specific software expertise reduces perceived onboarding risk, which matters when an employer is weighing OPT-related administrative effort.
Use your degree field as an eligibility anchor
OPT employment must be directly related to your degree. A design role tied to a visual communication or interaction design degree is a clean match. Be ready to articulate that connection explicitly in interviews if your degree title is unconventional.
Research which employers have sponsored design roles before
Past sponsorship behavior is a reliable indicator of future willingness. Browse Migrate Mate to find digital design jobs posted by employers who actively hire OPT and visa-sponsored candidates, saving time by focusing on genuinely open opportunities.
Digital Designer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Digital Designer jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Digital Designer roles typically qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field, such as graphic design, visual communication, or interaction design. The position needs to use the knowledge from your degree in a meaningful way. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like human-computer interaction, you may also be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension for a Digital Designer role?
It depends on your degree's CIP code. Digital design graduates with degrees in computer science, information systems, or human-computer interaction often qualify for STEM OPT extension. Graduates with degrees in fine arts or graphic design under non-STEM CIP codes generally do not. Check your degree's designated CIP code with your DSO before assuming extension eligibility, as this significantly affects your total authorized work period.
How should I explain my OPT status to a Digital Designer employer?
Be direct and factual. Tell them you have F-1 OPT work authorization valid for 12 months, the start date, and whether you qualify for a STEM OPT extension. Emphasize that no sponsorship is required during your OPT period and that you can begin working immediately once your EAD card is issued. Most design employers are unfamiliar with OPT, so clear, confident framing makes a significant difference.
What happens to my Digital Designer job if my OPT expires before an H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed extension or cap-gap protection, you may be able to continue working through cap-gap. Cap-gap automatically extends your OPT status and employment authorization while the H-1B petition is pending. Confirm the timing carefully with your DSO and an immigration attorney to avoid any gap in work authorization.
Where can I find Digital Designer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists digital design roles from employers who are open to hiring candidates on work authorization. Rather than filtering through general job boards where OPT status is often unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces positions where sponsorship and OPT are already part of the employer's hiring consideration, saving significant time in your job search.