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Ecommerce jobs on OPT span roles in digital merchandising, marketplace operations, conversion optimization, and growth analytics. Most positions sit inside tech, retail, or direct-to-consumer companies that routinely sponsor H-1B visas, making them strong long-term fits for F-1 students on a 12-month or STEM-extended OPT period.
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Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life.
At Ulta Beauty, we’re forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen—with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let’s build brilliant together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of Ecommerce Specialist is responsible for supporting the Ecommerce Category team through enhancing our strategies online. This role is centered on executing & proofing email content, ensuring the accuracy of landing pages and maintaining site precision. They manage the execution of digital sampling programs & marketing, accuracy of product listing pages, analyze digital and market trends and collaborate cross-functionally. The overarching goal is to create a seamless online shopping experience that prioritizes conversion, profitability, and overall site improvement. The Ecommerce Specialist works closely with the Digital Merchandising, Site Operations and Marketing teams, always keeping the guest experience at the forefront of their efforts.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
- Marketing Coordination: Accountable for QA for all aspects of our owned Marketing efforts (email, push, SMS) from wireframe management, optimal site links and proofing for accuracy. This position guides the entire process to always ensure content accuracy.
- Site Merchandising Coordination: Accountable for QA for all aspects of our site placements on web and App from wireframe management, optimal site links and proofing for accuracy.
- Sampling & Promo Support: Responsible for submitting digital sampling promotions and ensuring marketing execution for said promotions is seamless and accurate.
- Reporting and Analysis: Pulling and analyzing data to provide insights for sampling performance, site trends and identifying opportunities for page improvements to optimize the online shopping experience.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaboration: Support and maintain internal and external relationships; including Distribution Centers, Merchandising team, Member Marketing, Digital Operations & Experience, Creative team, Merchandise Planning & Inventory and various brand partners.
- Continuous Improvement: Complete ongoing training and development courses supported by the HR Training Team, Digital Operations Team or the Merchandise Operations Training Team.
- Event Landing Pages: Support Event page execution including updating wireframe details on all event pages, ensuring accurate linkage of featured products to priority items. Accountable for verifying proper creative and ensuring all links lead to the correct products promoted during the event.
- Assist with other projects as needed including curated buying guides.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong listening skills.
- High energy innovation leader
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong eye for detail, and capable of multi-tasking
- Creative problem solver
- Strong Microsoft Office skills with solid proficiency in usage of Excel.
- Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills.
- Prior experience with web analytics tool like Adobe a plus
- Professionalism and confidentiality required both internally & externally.
- Ability works effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this position is $54,900.00 - $70,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
INTRODUCTION
Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life.
At Ulta Beauty, we’re forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen—with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let’s build brilliant together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of Ecommerce Specialist is responsible for supporting the Ecommerce Category team through enhancing our strategies online. This role is centered on executing & proofing email content, ensuring the accuracy of landing pages and maintaining site precision. They manage the execution of digital sampling programs & marketing, accuracy of product listing pages, analyze digital and market trends and collaborate cross-functionally. The overarching goal is to create a seamless online shopping experience that prioritizes conversion, profitability, and overall site improvement. The Ecommerce Specialist works closely with the Digital Merchandising, Site Operations and Marketing teams, always keeping the guest experience at the forefront of their efforts.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
- Marketing Coordination: Accountable for QA for all aspects of our owned Marketing efforts (email, push, SMS) from wireframe management, optimal site links and proofing for accuracy. This position guides the entire process to always ensure content accuracy.
- Site Merchandising Coordination: Accountable for QA for all aspects of our site placements on web and App from wireframe management, optimal site links and proofing for accuracy.
- Sampling & Promo Support: Responsible for submitting digital sampling promotions and ensuring marketing execution for said promotions is seamless and accurate.
- Reporting and Analysis: Pulling and analyzing data to provide insights for sampling performance, site trends and identifying opportunities for page improvements to optimize the online shopping experience.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaboration: Support and maintain internal and external relationships; including Distribution Centers, Merchandising team, Member Marketing, Digital Operations & Experience, Creative team, Merchandise Planning & Inventory and various brand partners.
- Continuous Improvement: Complete ongoing training and development courses supported by the HR Training Team, Digital Operations Team or the Merchandise Operations Training Team.
- Event Landing Pages: Support Event page execution including updating wireframe details on all event pages, ensuring accurate linkage of featured products to priority items. Accountable for verifying proper creative and ensuring all links lead to the correct products promoted during the event.
- Assist with other projects as needed including curated buying guides.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong listening skills.
- High energy innovation leader
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong eye for detail, and capable of multi-tasking
- Creative problem solver
- Strong Microsoft Office skills with solid proficiency in usage of Excel.
- Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills.
- Prior experience with web analytics tool like Adobe a plus
- Professionalism and confidentiality required both internally & externally.
- Ability works effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this position is $54,900.00 - $70,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Ecommerce
Target companies with active H-1B histories
Ecommerce teams at companies like Amazon, Shopify, and Wayfair file H-1B petitions regularly. Prioritizing employers with a documented sponsorship track record dramatically improves your odds of converting OPT to long-term work authorization.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
OPT authorization requires your job to relate to your degree. Frame ecommerce roles around your field: supply chain degrees map to operations, business analytics degrees map to performance marketing, and computer science degrees map to platform engineering.
Pursue STEM-designated roles where possible
Ecommerce analyst, data scientist, and software engineer roles at qualified employers can support a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm the employer has E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer, as this is a hard requirement.
Start your job search at least 90 days before OPT ends
Ecommerce hiring cycles average four to eight weeks. Building in a 90-day runway gives you enough time to interview, negotiate an offer, and maintain continuous employment authorization without a gap on your I-20.
Highlight platform-specific skills in your application
Employers sponsoring OPT workers want demonstrable technical depth. Proficiency in Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Google Merchant Center, or A/B testing tools signals specialized value that generalist candidates without visa needs cannot easily replicate.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Disclosing your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early filters out employers who won't sponsor and saves time. Frame it positively: you have authorization now and a clear path to H-1B sponsorship at the next cap season.
Ecommerce OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in ecommerce on OPT without employer sponsorship right away?
Yes. OPT work authorization is granted by USCIS and attached to your F-1 status, not to a specific employer. You can start an ecommerce role as soon as your EAD card is valid and the position relates to your degree field. Sponsorship only becomes necessary when OPT expires and you need a longer-term visa like the H-1B.
Which ecommerce roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Roles in ecommerce analytics, data science, software engineering, and quantitative marketing typically qualify if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, statistics, or information systems. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Operations and merchandising roles tied to non-STEM degrees generally do not qualify for the extension.
How do I find ecommerce employers that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters ecommerce jobs by sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor. Browsing Migrate Mate before applying saves significant time compared to screening roles manually and finding out late in the process that a company won't sponsor.
Does freelance or contract ecommerce work count toward my OPT employment requirement?
Yes, with conditions. USCIS allows self-employment and contract work during OPT, but you must work at least 20 hours per week and the work must relate directly to your degree. You are responsible for documenting your own employment, including project descriptions and hours. Gaps longer than 90 cumulative days of unemployment can jeopardize your F-1 status.
What happens if my ecommerce employer does not win the H-1B lottery before my OPT expires?
If you miss the H-1B lottery, your options include applying in the next cap year if your OPT or STEM extension still covers you, exploring cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofits, or pursuing other visa categories like the O-1A if your ecommerce experience meets the extraordinary ability threshold. Planning for lottery failure before OPT ends is worth doing early.