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UI/UX Designer roles qualify for OPT work authorization when tied to a degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or a related field. Most positions at technology companies, agencies, and startups actively sponsor H-1B visas, making this one of the stronger fields for long-term status.
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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 UX Designer
Lead with your portfolio, not your resume
Hiring managers for design roles make decisions based on portfolio quality before reading credentials. A strong case study showing your research process, wireframes, and final outcomes signals professional readiness faster than any bullet point on a resume.
Target companies with established design teams
Organizations with dedicated UX teams, design systems, and product managers already understand visa sponsorship workflows. Smaller companies without in-house design functions are less likely to have legal infrastructure for sponsoring work authorization after OPT.
Tie your degree explicitly to the role
OPT authorization requires a direct connection between your job and your degree field. When applying, reference your relevant coursework in HCI, visual design, or interaction design so employers and USCIS can clearly see the specialty occupation requirement is met.
Document your OPT timeline before interviews
Know exactly when your OPT expires and whether you qualify for STEM OPT extension. Employers ask this directly. A confident, accurate answer with your end date and extension eligibility removes uncertainty and demonstrates you understand your own work authorization.
Emphasize cross-functional collaboration experience
UI/UX Designers who can demonstrate working with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders are more compelling sponsorship candidates. Companies invest in H-1B sponsorship for designers embedded in product teams, not those operating in isolation from development.
Highlight research methods alongside visual skills
User research, usability testing, and journey mapping strengthen the specialty occupation argument for OPT and visa purposes. Employers and immigration attorneys need evidence the role requires specialized knowledge, not just software proficiency like Figma or Adobe XD.
UI UX Designer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UI/UX Designer role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, provided your degree is in a related field such as interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or computer science. The role must require the application of that specialized knowledge. Positions at companies expecting only general creative skills without a degree requirement are harder to justify under OPT's specialty occupation framework.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a UI/UX Designer?
You may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in an eligible STEM field, most commonly human-computer interaction, computer science, or information technology programs with a design focus. Design degrees from arts-focused programs typically do not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code against the official STEM OPT designated degree program list to confirm.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for UI/UX Designers?
Sponsorship is relatively common at mid-size and large technology companies, consulting firms, and financial institutions with product teams. Startups and small agencies sponsor less frequently due to legal costs and administrative burden. Browsing OPT-specific job listings on Migrate Mate helps identify which employers have active sponsorship history for design roles before you apply.
What degree fields support a UI/UX Designer OPT position?
The strongest qualifying degrees are interaction design, human-computer interaction, user experience design, graphic design with a digital focus, and computer science. Some employers also accept information systems or cognitive science degrees when the role connects to research-heavy design work. Your academic transcripts should show coursework that maps directly to the responsibilities in the job description.
What should I include in my portfolio to appeal to sponsoring employers?
Prioritize case studies that show your full design process: discovery research, problem framing, wireframes, prototyping, usability testing, and final outcomes. Employers who sponsor visas want evidence of a repeatable, professional methodology, not just polished final screens. Including metrics such as task completion rates or reduction in support tickets makes the business impact of your work concrete and defensible.