OPT Product Designer Jobs
Product Designer roles qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization when the position requires applying design principles through a relevant degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Most roles at tech companies and agencies fall within STEM-adjacent fields, though STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree classification.
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The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.
In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role with the Design team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you a design expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead of industry trends, new materials and techniques? Can you demonstrate the utmost attention to detail and create products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their design and quality for the price? Then you’ll have success on our Design team who owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials. In close partnership with our merchant and sourcing counterparts, you’ll drive brand cohesion and continuity, ensuring that our products meet the merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.
As a Designer supporting Owned Brand Product Design and Development for Cat & Jack Kids Knit Apparel, you will work under the overall direction of Design leadership and be accountable for product research, design, and development that bring cohesive product stories to life and align with design and merchant strategies. You will be expected to maintain a diligent and self-directed approach to workload, manage your own process and calendar, and provide clear and timely communication with internal and external partners. In this role, you will be responsible for driving category concepts and strategies throughout the development process, inclusive of market, trend, and consumer research. You will lead the development of cut & sew knits design language, translating ideas into product direction. This includes preparing professional presentations with inspirational research and illustrations that reflect your design intent, as well as working closely with your cross-functional partners and business partners to communicate detailed direction inclusive of material, wash, trims, artwork needs, garment construction and expression of fit direction for successful product development. In addition, you will support and drive product designs that maintain overall brand creative vision, and support merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points. You’ll build brand cohesion by partnering with peers across the brand to ensure continuity. In collaboration with technical designers/engineers and sourcing partners, you’ll also identify, troubleshoot and resolve product issues.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of relevant experience
Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software
Knowledge of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
Experience assimilating product feedback
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience working in a retail or product development environment
Ability to build relationships in order to successfully work in a team environment
Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative and cost-effective design solutions
In office requirement 3 days/week.
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is : 05/22/2026
PAY RANGE
The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.
In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role with the Design team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you a design expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead of industry trends, new materials and techniques? Can you demonstrate the utmost attention to detail and create products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their design and quality for the price? Then you’ll have success on our Design team who owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials. In close partnership with our merchant and sourcing counterparts, you’ll drive brand cohesion and continuity, ensuring that our products meet the merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.
As a Designer supporting Owned Brand Product Design and Development for Cat & Jack Kids Knit Apparel, you will work under the overall direction of Design leadership and be accountable for product research, design, and development that bring cohesive product stories to life and align with design and merchant strategies. You will be expected to maintain a diligent and self-directed approach to workload, manage your own process and calendar, and provide clear and timely communication with internal and external partners. In this role, you will be responsible for driving category concepts and strategies throughout the development process, inclusive of market, trend, and consumer research. You will lead the development of cut & sew knits design language, translating ideas into product direction. This includes preparing professional presentations with inspirational research and illustrations that reflect your design intent, as well as working closely with your cross-functional partners and business partners to communicate detailed direction inclusive of material, wash, trims, artwork needs, garment construction and expression of fit direction for successful product development. In addition, you will support and drive product designs that maintain overall brand creative vision, and support merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points. You’ll build brand cohesion by partnering with peers across the brand to ensure continuity. In collaboration with technical designers/engineers and sourcing partners, you’ll also identify, troubleshoot and resolve product issues.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of relevant experience
Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software
Knowledge of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
Experience assimilating product feedback
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience working in a retail or product development environment
Ability to build relationships in order to successfully work in a team environment
Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative and cost-effective design solutions
In office requirement 3 days/week.
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is : 05/22/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Product Designer
Target companies with established design teams
Mid-size to large tech companies with dedicated UX or product design functions are more likely to have HR infrastructure for OPT paperwork. Smaller studios may want to sponsor but lack the process to do it efficiently.
Lead with your portfolio, not your visa status
Hiring managers evaluate Product Designers on case studies first. Get your portfolio in front of them before visa questions arise. A strong portfolio creates leverage that makes sponsorship conversations easier to initiate.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, or a CIP-coded STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm with your DSO before applying, since it changes your pitch to employers.
Highlight cross-functional collaboration in your resume
Product Designers who can demonstrate working alongside engineers and PMs signal faster ramp-up time. Employers weighing visa uncertainty are more willing to sponsor candidates who reduce other hiring risks through demonstrated collaboration skills.
Apply before your OPT clock runs low
Start your job search at least three months before your OPT start date. Design hiring cycles, including portfolio reviews and multiple interview rounds, routinely take four to eight weeks from first contact to offer.
Product Designer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Product Designer jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Product Designer roles qualify for OPT when your degree relates to the field, such as interaction design, graphic design, human-computer interaction, or information systems. The job must require the theoretical and practical application of your degree. Roles at companies like Google, Meta, or mid-size SaaS firms regularly meet this standard, but your DSO should confirm the match between your specific degree and the job description.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Product Designer?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. Degrees in Human-Computer Interaction (11.0801), Information Science (11.0401), or Computer Science qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Degrees in Graphic Design or Fine Arts typically do not. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify. If you do qualify, you get an additional 24 months of work authorization, which significantly improves your sponsorship options.
Are employers required to file anything with USCIS for OPT?
No. For standard OPT, your employer only needs to sign your OPT employment authorization form and report the job details through your DSO. There are no USCIS filing fees, no petitions, and no lottery. For STEM OPT extension, the employer must be E-Verify enrolled and sign a formal training plan, but there is still no USCIS petition involved. This is meaningfully simpler than H-1B sponsorship.
Where can I find Product Designer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Product Designer roles from employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, so you are not filtering through hundreds of listings only to find no sponsorship support. Searching there lets you focus your applications on companies already familiar with hiring international candidates, which saves time during a period when your OPT clock is running.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my Product Designer job?
F-1 OPT includes a 60-day unemployment grace period. If you lose your job, you have 60 days to find new qualifying employment before your status is jeopardized. The clock starts the day your employment ends. During that window, you can apply to new roles, interview, and accept an offer. Notify your DSO immediately when employment ends so they can update your SEVIS record and advise on next steps.