OPT User Experience Design Jobs
User Experience Design jobs on OPT are available across tech, healthcare, finance, and consumer products. Most roles require a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
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USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
General Responsibilities:
To illustrate and communicate complex design solutions by creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, high fidelity mockups and detailed user interface (UI) and visual design specifications. To collaboratively help define and to execute digital design needs based on the university's digital accessibility and brand standards as well as user experience (UX) best practices. To partner with our user research and analytics teams to understand the user journey qualitatively and quantitatively and ensure design deliverables reflect findings and data.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
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Contributes to the university's Digital Design System with accompanying detailed design specifications.
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Creates, designs and prototypes using Adobe XD and related programs to enhance the templates and modules within UAB's content management systems and digital platforms.
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Incorporates customer feedback, technical constraints, and usability research findings into design mockups and prototypes.
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Prepares designs for implementation by our front-end developers and work closely with them to test then give feedback and visual quality assurance.
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Assists UX Research team with user research and use data collected from a variety of metrics such as research, customer feedback, user testing and market analysis to improve the user experience by creating user-centered designs.
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Builds storyboards to conceptualize designs to accurately convey project plans.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Pay Range: $65,000 – $85,000
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
Preferred:
- Designing for Drupal or component-based digital platforms.
- Support UAB's three-year migration of more than 300 websites from Joomla to Drupal by expanding the Digital Design System, creating reusable design solutions, collaborating with project partners, and shaping future Drupal enhancements.
- Experience applying digital accessibility principles to design work.
- Foundational UX research experience.
- Comfortable taking initiative on basic research activities, such as interviews and usability testing, and analysis of user feedback or website analytics, to inform and validate design decisions.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
: University
Job Category
: Media and Communication
Organization
: 170000000 Office of Marketing & Communications
Employee Status
: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Remote/Hybrid Eligible
Description
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
General Responsibilities:
To illustrate and communicate complex design solutions by creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, high fidelity mockups and detailed user interface (UI) and visual design specifications. To collaboratively help define and to execute digital design needs based on the university's digital accessibility and brand standards as well as user experience (UX) best practices. To partner with our user research and analytics teams to understand the user journey qualitatively and quantitatively and ensure design deliverables reflect findings and data.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
-
Contributes to the university's Digital Design System with accompanying detailed design specifications.
-
Creates, designs and prototypes using Adobe XD and related programs to enhance the templates and modules within UAB's content management systems and digital platforms.
-
Incorporates customer feedback, technical constraints, and usability research findings into design mockups and prototypes.
-
Prepares designs for implementation by our front-end developers and work closely with them to test then give feedback and visual quality assurance.
-
Assists UX Research team with user research and use data collected from a variety of metrics such as research, customer feedback, user testing and market analysis to improve the user experience by creating user-centered designs.
-
Builds storyboards to conceptualize designs to accurately convey project plans.
-
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Pay Range: $65,000 – $85,000
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
Preferred:
- Designing for Drupal or component-based digital platforms.
- Support UAB's three-year migration of more than 300 websites from Joomla to Drupal by expanding the Digital Design System, creating reusable design solutions, collaborating with project partners, and shaping future Drupal enhancements.
- Experience applying digital accessibility principles to design work.
- Foundational UX research experience.
- Comfortable taking initiative on basic research activities, such as interviews and usability testing, and analysis of user feedback or website analytics, to inform and validate design decisions.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
: University
Job Category
: Media and Communication
Organization
: 170000000 Office of Marketing & Communications
Employee Status
: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Remote/Hybrid Eligible
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in User Experience Design
Lead with your portfolio, not your resume
UX hiring decisions happen in portfolio reviews, not resume screens. Make your case study process visible: research, wireframes, testing, and outcomes. Employers who see strong work are far more willing to navigate OPT paperwork for the right candidate.
Know your STEM OPT eligibility before interviewing
UX Design degrees vary by CIP code. Some qualify for the 24-month STEM extension; others don't. Confirm your eligibility with your DSO before interviews so you can answer sponsorship timeline questions accurately and avoid surprises during offer negotiations.
Target companies with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before have legal infrastructure and institutional willingness to hire international talent. This significantly improves your chances of receiving an offer with a clear path beyond your OPT authorization period.
Address OPT authorization proactively in cover letters
State your work authorization clearly and briefly. Explain your OPT end date, STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and your timeline. Employers who might otherwise screen you out often reconsider when the timeline is laid out plainly and confidently.
Focus on product-driven companies over agencies
In-house product teams at tech and SaaS companies tend to sponsor visas more often than design agencies. Product companies hire UX designers for long-term ownership of features, making visa investment easier to justify compared to project-based agency work.
Specialize to stand out in a competitive candidate pool
UX is broad. Designers who can demonstrate depth in a specific area, such as mobile UX, accessibility, or enterprise SaaS, are easier to justify sponsoring. Specialization signals maturity and reduces employer risk when committing to a visa sponsorship process.
User Experience Design OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a UX Designer on OPT without H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your degree field for up to 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension if your program qualifies. User Experience Design roles typically fall under degrees in HCI, design, computer science, or information systems. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO to verify STEM extension eligibility.
Do UX Design degrees qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree and CIP code. Degrees in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or Computer Science commonly qualify. Degrees in Communications Design or Fine Arts often do not. Your DSO can confirm whether your program is on the STEM Designated Degree Program list before you start applying.
How do I find UX Design employers that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters UX Design jobs by OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wasting applications on roles that won't work for your situation. Beyond job boards, reviewing a company's past H-1B filings through USCIS or DOL disclosure data gives you a reliable signal of sponsorship history and willingness.
Does my UX Design work need to match my degree field for OPT to be valid?
Yes. USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major area of study. A UX Designer role is typically defensible for degrees in HCI, interaction design, information systems, or computer science. If your degree is in an unrelated field, speak with your DSO before accepting a role to confirm it qualifies.
What should I do if my OPT ends before securing H-1B sponsorship?
If you qualify for the STEM extension, apply at least 90 days before your OPT expires to maintain work authorization continuity during processing. If you don't qualify or miss the window, options include cap-exempt H-1B employers, O-1A visas for designers with demonstrated recognition, or employer-sponsored change of status. An immigration attorney can assess your specific situation.