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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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Get Access To All JobsAre you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced AWS UI Developer Consultant you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model. Project Delivery Model (PDM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.
Work you'll do/Responsibilities
- Provide system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products and has strong troubleshooting skills.
- Translate technical specifications into code for moderately complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.
- Elevate code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
- Provides follow up production support.
- Submit change control requests and documents.
- Follow software development methodology. Follows development architecture standards.
- Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities.
- Understand client business functions and technology needs.
- Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
- Learn and compile Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
The Team
AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Software development
- Proficiency in ReactJS/Angular, Python, TypeScript, Web Components, HTML, CSS, Micro Frontends
- Strong background in reusable component systems, enterprise data grids, state and server-state management, authentication, and observability using Material UI, Angular Material, AG Grid, Zustand, TanStack React Query, Okta, Splunk, and Honeycomb
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applic...
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced AWS UI Developer Consultant you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model. Project Delivery Model (PDM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.
Work you'll do/Responsibilities
- Provide system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products and has strong troubleshooting skills.
- Translate technical specifications into code for moderately complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.
- Elevate code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
- Provides follow up production support.
- Submit change control requests and documents.
- Follow software development methodology. Follows development architecture standards.
- Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities.
- Understand client business functions and technology needs.
- Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
- Learn and compile Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
The Team
AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 4-6 years of hands-on experience in Software development
- Proficiency in ReactJS/Angular, Python, TypeScript, Web Components, HTML, CSS, Micro Frontends
- Strong background in reusable component systems, enterprise data grids, state and server-state management, authentication, and observability using Material UI, Angular Material, AG Grid, Zustand, TanStack React Query, Okta, Splunk, and Honeycomb
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applic...
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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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.