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UX Product Designer roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, which makes them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students. Most positions require a degree in HCI, interaction design, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your program qualifies, gives you real runway to land a sponsoring employer.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Wizards of the Coast, we connect people globally through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to cultivate friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!
Do you have a passion for immersive player experiences, digital play ecosystems, and the iconic world of D&D? We’re looking for a UX Designer to join the design team for the digital tools that power D&D Beyond, the best-in-class digital companion for Dungeons & Dragons. This role is an outstanding opportunity to build innovative, intuitive tools that unlock the magic of D&D for millions of players and Dungeon Masters around the world!
This role is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton WA office.
Please include a link to your online portfolio with your application.
Responsibilities:
- Develop UX and UI solutions for D&D Beyond with guidance from senior team members
- Apply and extend existing design systems and visual styles to ensure consistency and usability
- Work with product and engineering to scope plan and deliver projects for small features and flows independently. Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve issues impacting the quality of work
- Deliver design artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes, and journey-maps that support product goals
- Use player insights and data to guide design decisions and advocate for user needs
Qualifications
- A degree in UX Design, Art, Information architecture, a related field, or the ability to show equivalent professional experience
- Portfolio of interactive design work demonstrating thoughtful problem-solving and execution
- Proficiency with design tools like Figma and familiarity with responsive web and mobile design patterns
- A growth mindset for pushing yourself, the team, and the product towards continuous improvement
Nice to Have:
- Experience working within a design system or participating in its evolution
- Familiarity with tabletop RPGs or a love for games and storytelling
- Background in both traditional product design and UX for the games or entertainment industry
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
The base salary range for this position is $86,700.00 to $130,000.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
- Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
- Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
- Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
- Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!
At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people globally through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to cultivate friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!
Do you have a passion for immersive player experiences, digital play ecosystems, and the iconic world of D&D? We’re looking for a UX Designer to join the design team for the digital tools that power D&D Beyond, the best-in-class digital companion for Dungeons & Dragons. This role is an outstanding opportunity to build innovative, intuitive tools that unlock the magic of D&D for millions of players and Dungeon Masters around the world!
This role is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton WA office.
Please include a link to your online portfolio with your application.
Responsibilities:
- Develop UX and UI solutions for D&D Beyond with guidance from senior team members
- Apply and extend existing design systems and visual styles to ensure consistency and usability
- Work with product and engineering to scope plan and deliver projects for small features and flows independently. Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve issues impacting the quality of work
- Deliver design artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes, and journey-maps that support product goals
- Use player insights and data to guide design decisions and advocate for user needs
Qualifications
- A degree in UX Design, Art, Information architecture, a related field, or the ability to show equivalent professional experience
- Portfolio of interactive design work demonstrating thoughtful problem-solving and execution
- Proficiency with design tools like Figma and familiarity with responsive web and mobile design patterns
- A growth mindset for pushing yourself, the team, and the product towards continuous improvement
Nice to Have:
- Experience working within a design system or participating in its evolution
- Familiarity with tabletop RPGs or a love for games and storytelling
- Background in both traditional product design and UX for the games or entertainment industry
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
The base salary range for this position is $86,700.00 to $130,000.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
- Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
- Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
- Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
- Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a UX Product Designer
Lead with your design portfolio, not your resume
Hiring managers for UX roles evaluate your portfolio before anything else. A well-structured case study showing your process from discovery to final design will get you further than a strong resume alone. Make it impossible to skip.
Target companies with established design systems
Larger product teams at companies like Google, Salesforce, and Figma have mature hiring pipelines and dedicated immigration support. They sponsor OPT and H-1B regularly, making them far more likely to navigate your work authorization without hesitation.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Degrees in Human-Computer Interaction, Informatics, or Computer Science typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirming this with your DSO before interviewing lets you communicate a longer authorization window, which directly reduces employer risk.
Frame sponsorship as a straightforward process
Many hiring managers assume visa sponsorship is expensive and complicated. UX roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B, making the transition from OPT relatively clean. Preparing a one-page explainer for recruiters can move stalled conversations forward.
Emphasize research skills tied to business outcomes
OPT students often undersell the research component of UX work. Connecting user research, usability testing, and iterative design directly to product metrics gives employers a business case for hiring and eventually sponsoring you.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Employers need time to verify work authorization and complete onboarding paperwork. Starting your job search three to four months before your OPT begins gives you a realistic buffer and avoids the pressure of a ticking authorization clock.
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Do UX Product Designer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If you graduated with a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Informatics, Computer Science, or a closely related STEM field, you likely qualify for the 24-month extension. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO, since the extension eligibility is tied to your program classification, not the role you're hired into.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B for a UX Product Designer after OPT?
UX Product Designer roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like design, HCI, or a related discipline. Most mid-size and large product companies sponsor H-1B for these roles. Migrate Mate lists UX Product Designer positions filtered by sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on employers who have sponsored before.
How should I handle the work authorization question in interviews?
Be straightforward and specific. Tell the recruiter you're on F-1 OPT, state your authorization end date, confirm whether you qualify for the STEM extension, and note that your employer will need to file for H-1B sponsorship before that window closes. Presenting a clear timeline upfront signals professionalism and removes ambiguity that causes employers to stall.
What design tools and skills do sponsoring employers typically look for?
Most product design roles at sponsoring companies expect proficiency in Figma, along with experience conducting user research and translating findings into high-fidelity prototypes. Familiarity with design systems, accessibility standards, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers is consistently valued. Roles at larger companies often also expect experience running A/B tests or working with product analytics to inform design decisions.
Is a UX designer role different from a product designer role for OPT purposes?
For OPT and H-1B purposes, the job title matters less than the actual duties and degree requirement. Whether the role is called UX Designer, Product Designer, or UX Product Designer, what counts is that the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and involves specialized tasks. Ensure your offer letter reflects duties consistent with your degree field so your employer can support an accurate work authorization filing.
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