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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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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 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.