OPT UI Designer Jobs
UI Designer roles qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization when the position requires applying your design degree directly. Most employers expect proficiency in Figma or similar tools, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your program falls under a qualifying CIP code like Human-Computer Interaction or Interaction Design.
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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 an UI Designer
Lead with your portfolio, not your resume
UI designers are hired on the strength of their work. A focused portfolio of three to five projects showing your design process, decisions, and outcomes will do more for your OPT job search than a polished resume alone.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Mention your OPT authorization period and start date early in conversations. Employers want to know how long they can hire you without additional sponsorship, and being transparent avoids wasted time for both sides.
Target employers already comfortable with work authorization
Mid-size tech companies and startups that have hired international designers before are far more likely to understand OPT. Look for roles at companies with international team members or prior OPT hires listed on their sites.
Document your degree-to-role connection
OPT requires your work to be directly related to your field of study. Be ready to explain how your UI Designer role connects to your degree, whether that is design, HCI, or a related program. Keep this explanation consistent across applications.
Check if your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
If your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code such as Human-Computer Interaction, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's designation with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Most employers need two to four weeks to move from offer to start date. Apply at least 60 days before your intended start so your EAD card arrives and your employer's onboarding timeline aligns with your authorization period.
UI Designer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UI Designer role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. If your degree is in interaction design, visual communication, HCI, or a closely related discipline, a UI Designer role typically satisfies the OPT requirement. Your DSO can confirm the connection if you are unsure how your specific program maps to the role.
Can UI Designers qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Possibly. STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. Degrees in Human-Computer Interaction (CIP 11.0803) or certain engineering and computer science programs may qualify. Graphic design and general visual arts degrees typically do not. Check the STEM OPT designated degree program list with your DSO to confirm before planning for the extension.
How do I find UI Designer jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces UI Designer roles at employers who are open to work authorization. Filtering by OPT-friendly companies saves significant time compared to applying broadly and learning about sponsorship limitations mid-process.
Do UI Designer employers typically need to file anything to hire an OPT student?
For standard OPT, the employer does not need to file any immigration petition. You work on your EAD card, and the employer simply verifies your I-9 documentation. For STEM OPT, the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your Form I-983 training plan. Most larger tech employers are already E-Verify compliant.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B sponsorship?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition by the April 1 deadline and you are inside your valid OPT period, cap-gap protections automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If you are on STEM OPT when the H-1B is filed, your extension covers you until the H-1B takes effect on October 1.