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Product Designer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to work for any employer enrolled in E-Verify, with a signed I-983 training plan on file.
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Senior Product Designer (Fidelity Labs – Fidelity Private Shares)
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Product Designer to support our product teams during a critical and exciting period of growth for the company. In this role, you will thrive in ambiguous problem spaces, transforming complex financial concepts into straightforward, comfortable experiences for founders, their employees, legal counsel and other key users. You will own end-to-end success, focusing on measurable impact rather than just beautiful artifacts. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and customer success partners to define the path forward where one doesn't yet exist.
- Drive Insights and Strategy
- Leverage customer insights to form a strong point of view on product direction and design opportunities.
- Support research and discovery initiatives to fill knowledge gaps and inform decision-making when data is scarce.
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Advocate customer centricity across the organization, transforming cross-functional partners into advocates for the user.
-
Lead and Influence Outcomes
- Align design solutions with core business needs, KPIs, and strategic outcomes to ensure measurable impact.
- Collaborate closely with product managers to iteratively shape product strategy, balancing innovation with time and scope constraints.
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Partner with engineering to deliver feasible implementation specs, review work in progress, and iterate based on technical feedback.
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Elevate Design Craft
- Serve as the design lead on small and medium projects for our Saas fintech platform.
- Support design peers on larger platform initiatives.
- Drive early design exploration thru brainstorming, sketches, user flows and journey maps.
- Deliver final design mocks and detailed specifications to development teams to ensure high-quality execution.
- Translate design solutions into clear product requirements that bridge the gap between user needs and technical implementation.
- Facilitate insights gather with the assistance of business partners and our head of research.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- 4+ years of product design experience in a fast-moving environment, preferably within FinTech, HRTech, or HealthTech.
- Experience supporting live in-market web or mobile products with iterative updates.
- Versatility across the design lifecycle, with the ability to move fluidly from rough sketches and concepts to complex prototypes and detailed UI handoffs.
- Proficiency in modern design tools, specifically Figma, Miro, with a strong command of visual and verbal communication.
- Hands-on experience with AI – experience incorporating tools such as Figma Make, Co-pilot, Claude or Dovetail into your workflow.
- Recent familiarity with user research techniques and feedback loops to ensure solutions are grounded in real user needs.
- A polished, compelling portfolio showcasing your ability to design a variety of digital experiences (applications without a portfolio will not be considered).
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent practical experience.
The Team
At Fidelity Private Shares, we empower business innovators by simplifying the complex logistics of running a startup. We provide the tools that help founders easily raise funds from investors and reward employees with equity ownership, handling the heavy lifting of compliance and paperwork so they can focus on innovating. Join us in championing the entrepreneurs who are building the businesses that will shape our future.
Situated in Fidelity Labs, we blend the fast-paced, innovative culture of a tech startup with the rock-solid foundation of a Fortune 500 company. We tackle ambitious challenges—like democratizing private markets—with the creative freedom to fail fast and iterate, all while leveraging Fidelity’s vast network, data, and financial strength. It is an environment designed for builders who want to move at startup speed but demand the impact and reach of an industry leader.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is $97,000-185,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Certifications:
Category:
Information Technology
Job Description:
Senior Product Designer (Fidelity Labs – Fidelity Private Shares)
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Product Designer to support our product teams during a critical and exciting period of growth for the company. In this role, you will thrive in ambiguous problem spaces, transforming complex financial concepts into straightforward, comfortable experiences for founders, their employees, legal counsel and other key users. You will own end-to-end success, focusing on measurable impact rather than just beautiful artifacts. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and customer success partners to define the path forward where one doesn't yet exist.
- Drive Insights and Strategy
- Leverage customer insights to form a strong point of view on product direction and design opportunities.
- Support research and discovery initiatives to fill knowledge gaps and inform decision-making when data is scarce.
-
Advocate customer centricity across the organization, transforming cross-functional partners into advocates for the user.
-
Lead and Influence Outcomes
- Align design solutions with core business needs, KPIs, and strategic outcomes to ensure measurable impact.
- Collaborate closely with product managers to iteratively shape product strategy, balancing innovation with time and scope constraints.
-
Partner with engineering to deliver feasible implementation specs, review work in progress, and iterate based on technical feedback.
-
Elevate Design Craft
- Serve as the design lead on small and medium projects for our Saas fintech platform.
- Support design peers on larger platform initiatives.
- Drive early design exploration thru brainstorming, sketches, user flows and journey maps.
- Deliver final design mocks and detailed specifications to development teams to ensure high-quality execution.
- Translate design solutions into clear product requirements that bridge the gap between user needs and technical implementation.
- Facilitate insights gather with the assistance of business partners and our head of research.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- 4+ years of product design experience in a fast-moving environment, preferably within FinTech, HRTech, or HealthTech.
- Experience supporting live in-market web or mobile products with iterative updates.
- Versatility across the design lifecycle, with the ability to move fluidly from rough sketches and concepts to complex prototypes and detailed UI handoffs.
- Proficiency in modern design tools, specifically Figma, Miro, with a strong command of visual and verbal communication.
- Hands-on experience with AI – experience incorporating tools such as Figma Make, Co-pilot, Claude or Dovetail into your workflow.
- Recent familiarity with user research techniques and feedback loops to ensure solutions are grounded in real user needs.
- A polished, compelling portfolio showcasing your ability to design a variety of digital experiences (applications without a portfolio will not be considered).
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent practical experience.
The Team
At Fidelity Private Shares, we empower business innovators by simplifying the complex logistics of running a startup. We provide the tools that help founders easily raise funds from investors and reward employees with equity ownership, handling the heavy lifting of compliance and paperwork so they can focus on innovating. Join us in championing the entrepreneurs who are building the businesses that will shape our future.
Situated in Fidelity Labs, we blend the fast-paced, innovative culture of a tech startup with the rock-solid foundation of a Fortune 500 company. We tackle ambitious challenges—like democratizing private markets—with the creative freedom to fail fast and iterate, all while leveraging Fidelity’s vast network, data, and financial strength. It is an environment designed for builders who want to move at startup speed but demand the impact and reach of an industry leader.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is $97,000-185,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Category:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Product Designer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your diploma's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, and Computer Science degrees commonly qualify, but not all design programs do.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter for the company's E-Verify Company ID during final-round interviews. An employer who isn't enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, and switching after signing an offer wastes your 60-day grace period.
Map portfolio projects to your training plan objectives
Your I-983 must show a direct connection between your STEM degree and your Product Designer duties. Document UX research methods, data-driven design decisions, and prototyping systems in a way that maps back to your degree's technical skills.
Use O*NET to frame your role as STEM-adjacent
The O*NET occupation profile for User Experience Designer (SOC 15-1255) lists quantitative research, systems analysis, and human factors as core tasks. Referencing these skill categories strengthens your I-983 training plan narrative significantly.
Search Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Product Designer roles at employers with verified E-Verify enrollment, so you skip the manual confirmation step entirely. Filter by role and authorization type to build a targeted list before outreach begins.
File your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
USCIS requires your extension application to be submitted no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization, which disqualifies you from the cap-gap protection if you're transitioning to H-1B visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Designer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your diploma is in a DHS-designated STEM field such as Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or Cognitive Science, and your employer can document that your Product Designer duties apply those technical skills, the role qualifies. USCIS evaluates the connection between your degree and your day-to-day work through the I-983 training plan your employer signs.
How do I know if a Product Designer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can ask the recruiter directly for the company's E-Verify Company ID, which is a public identifier. Employers are required by regulation to be enrolled before you start work on STEM OPT, not after. Migrate Mate filters Product Designer listings by E-Verify enrollment status so you can prioritize employers who already meet this requirement before reaching out.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Product Designer?
The I-983 must explain how your daily Product Designer work applies your STEM degree in a practical setting. For design roles, this typically includes user research methodologies, data analysis from usability testing, information architecture decisions, and any prototyping or systems work tied to engineering or cognitive science concepts. Your employer signs the form and both parties keep a copy on file throughout your authorization period.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my Product Designer employer loses E-Verify status?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated, your STEM OPT authorization is no longer valid at that employer. You'd need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer and update your I-983 with your DSO. USCIS requires employers to remain actively enrolled for the full duration of your STEM OPT period, so it's worth confirming enrollment status at each annual self-evaluation checkpoint.
Does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and selected in the H-1B lottery?
Yes. If your STEM OPT is active when your H-1B petition is filed with USCIS and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need to file anything separately. Your EAD card will show an expiration date before October 1, but cap-gap keeps you authorized to work continuously as long as your H-1B petition remains pending or approved.