OPT UX Designer Jobs
UX Designer roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in tech, most require a degree in design, HCI, or a related field, which satisfies F-1 work authorization requirements. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree CIP code, so confirm with your DSO before applying.
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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 UX Designer
Lead with your portfolio, not your authorization status
Hiring managers decide on UX candidates based on portfolio quality before reviewing anything else. A strong case study that shows your process from research to final design will get you further than any cover letter explaining your OPT status.
Target companies that already employ international designers
Companies that have sponsored UX designers before are far more likely to do it again. Check DOL LCA disclosure data filtered for UX and product design job titles to identify employers with a track record of international hires.
Know your STEM extension eligibility before you start applying
UX Design programs under HCI or Information Science CIP codes often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO, it significantly changes how employers view your available work authorization window.
Frame your international perspective as a design asset
Cross-cultural fluency is genuinely valuable in UX. If you've designed for users across different cultural contexts or languages, call that out explicitly in your portfolio and interviews, it differentiates you in a way most domestic candidates cannot.
Apply to mid-size product companies, not just big tech
Mid-size SaaS and product companies often have faster hiring decisions and more flexibility on sponsorship than large enterprises. They're also more likely to have a single UX team where your impact is visible and your sponsorship case is easier to make.
Be specific about your OPT end date when asked
Vague answers about work authorization create hesitation. Know your exact OPT end date, whether you qualify for a STEM extension, and what the H-1B visa timeline looks like. Confident, specific answers reduce perceived risk for the hiring manager.
UX Designer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do UX Designer roles typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree, not the job title. If your degree is in Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, or a design program with a qualifying STEM CIP code, you may be eligible for the 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO, your university's international student office has the final say, not your employer.
How do I explain my OPT status to a hiring manager without losing the offer?
Be direct and prepared. Tell them you're authorized to work for up to 12 months on OPT, that you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension depending on your degree, and that H-1B sponsorship would be the long-term path. Framing it as a clear, manageable timeline works better than being vague or apologetic about your status.
Where can I find UX Designer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point, it's built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching a general job board makes it hard to tell which companies will actually move forward with OPT workers, so a platform filtered for your situation saves significant time.
Can I work as a freelance UX Designer on OPT?
Yes, but with conditions. Self-employment is permitted on OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field and you're actively running a legitimate business. You need a valid business entity and should document your work carefully. Consult your DSO before pursuing freelance work to make sure your specific situation is compliant.
Does my UX design internship count toward OPT if it's unpaid?
Unpaid positions are allowed on OPT only if they meet strict criteria, the position must be a legitimate part of an established internship program, directly related to your degree, and compliant with federal labor laws. Many unpaid arrangements do not meet these standards. Your DSO can review the specific offer before you accept to confirm it qualifies.