STEM OPT User Experience UX Jobs
User Experience UX roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your UX career, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Junior UX Designer will work closely with an existing team of high performing UX Designers, User Experience Researchers, and Visual Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products of AmericanExpress.com. You will partner closely with functional leads in a fast moving, agile team. As a Jr. UX Designer you will be hands on in all aspects of user experience developments including: gathering and understanding business & user needs, creating information architecture diagrams, building out detailed annotated wireframes, high/low fidelity prototypes and a wide range of strategic UX deliverables. Responsibilities include:
- Transform ideas, business opportunities, research and creative vision into tangible assets that provide clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users
- Create detailed wireframes, information architecture diagrams, mental models, personae’s, usability testing stimulus, site maps, story boards, user flows and high / low fidelity prototypes along with a wide range of UX assets and deliverables
- Work closely with team leads to drive best digital experiences through all phases of product development, ship, and iterate
- Effectively act on partner feedback, user testing results and learning’s to improve assets, products and services
- Develop fast moving, tangible design process that deliver quality experiences within sprint cycles
- Brainstorm, ideate, and iterate as needed
- Work in collaboration with key project team members, including user experience researchers, product owners, tech leads, developers, strategy, PM, and visual design
- Be a passionate advocate for the user, ground ideas in data driven solutions by partnering with our User Experience Research team to incorporate customer insights and principles throughout the creative process.
- Ensure adherence to design best practices, standards, brand consistency
QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-3 years UX / Interaction experience designing consumer facing applications, websites and mobile experiences
- Ability to simplify and turn complex interactions into intuitive user experiences
- Exceptional skills in ideation, sketching, concepting, brainstorming, and UX asset production
- Ability to create both low fidelity usable prototypes
- Fluency with design tools, most notably OmniGraffle, Ilustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Invision and/or other UX & prototyping software
- Introductory knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience working in agile product development
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience designing responsively across devices
- Excellent relationship management, verbal & written communication skills
- Clear and confident communicator with an affinity for visual storytelling
- Strong portfolio showing breadth of UX Design work
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Degree in Computer Science, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent working experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To Set up Interview please contact:
Vishwas Jaggi
973-475-7482
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Junior UX Designer will work closely with an existing team of high performing UX Designers, User Experience Researchers, and Visual Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products of AmericanExpress.com. You will partner closely with functional leads in a fast moving, agile team. As a Jr. UX Designer you will be hands on in all aspects of user experience developments including: gathering and understanding business & user needs, creating information architecture diagrams, building out detailed annotated wireframes, high/low fidelity prototypes and a wide range of strategic UX deliverables. Responsibilities include:
- Transform ideas, business opportunities, research and creative vision into tangible assets that provide clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users
- Create detailed wireframes, information architecture diagrams, mental models, personae’s, usability testing stimulus, site maps, story boards, user flows and high / low fidelity prototypes along with a wide range of UX assets and deliverables
- Work closely with team leads to drive best digital experiences through all phases of product development, ship, and iterate
- Effectively act on partner feedback, user testing results and learning’s to improve assets, products and services
- Develop fast moving, tangible design process that deliver quality experiences within sprint cycles
- Brainstorm, ideate, and iterate as needed
- Work in collaboration with key project team members, including user experience researchers, product owners, tech leads, developers, strategy, PM, and visual design
- Be a passionate advocate for the user, ground ideas in data driven solutions by partnering with our User Experience Research team to incorporate customer insights and principles throughout the creative process.
- Ensure adherence to design best practices, standards, brand consistency
QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-3 years UX / Interaction experience designing consumer facing applications, websites and mobile experiences
- Ability to simplify and turn complex interactions into intuitive user experiences
- Exceptional skills in ideation, sketching, concepting, brainstorming, and UX asset production
- Ability to create both low fidelity usable prototypes
- Fluency with design tools, most notably OmniGraffle, Ilustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Invision and/or other UX & prototyping software
- Introductory knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience working in agile product development
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience designing responsively across devices
- Excellent relationship management, verbal & written communication skills
- Clear and confident communicator with an affinity for visual storytelling
- Strong portfolio showing breadth of UX Design work
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Degree in Computer Science, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent working experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To Set up Interview please contact:
Vishwas Jaggi
973-475-7482
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in User Experience UX
Verify your CIP code covers UX
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before applying. Many HCI, information science, and cognitive systems programs qualify, but design-only degrees without a technical STEM classification don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before your final interview. Agencies can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search, and your DSO requires confirmation before approving your I-983 training plan.
Tailor your I-983 to UX research deliverables
Your I-983 training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Frame UX deliverables like usability studies, A/B testing protocols, and information architecture as direct applications of your data or cognitive science coursework.
Target companies with active LCA filings for UX roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for UX and product design occupations, so you're applying to companies with a documented track record of hiring international students in these roles.
Use O*NET to match your degree to the job description
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for UX designers and researchers to identify the knowledge domains and technical skills listed. Align your resume and cover letter to these descriptors so employers and USCIS can see the direct connection to your STEM coursework.
Time your STEM OPT application around the cap-gap window
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf, cap-gap rules automatically extend your OPT authorization through September 30. File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date to avoid any gap in work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX or HCI degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the CIP code assigned to your specific program, not the job title. Degrees in computer science, information systems, human-computer interaction, and cognitive science commonly appear on the DHS STEM designated degree list. Design or fine arts degrees typically don't qualify, even if your coursework included UX projects. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before relying on STEM OPT eligibility.
What does an employer need to do to support my STEM OPT extension?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, sign your I-983 training plan, and provide structured mentorship tied to your STEM degree. The I-983 must list specific learning goals, the supervision structure, and how the UX role applies your technical education. Employers who haven't used STEM OPT before often need guidance on these requirements, so starting the conversation early with HR is essential.
How do I find UX employers who are already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate lets you search UX and product design roles filtered by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL filings, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't legally support your STEM OPT. You can also ask recruiters directly or check E-Verify's public employer search tool before your first interview.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a UX role?
The I-983 must connect your day-to-day UX work directly to your STEM degree. Specific learning objectives could include conducting quantitative usability studies, applying statistical methods to user research data, or using information architecture principles derived from your computer science coursework. USCIS expects a clear academic justification for each objective, not a generic job description restatement.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify status?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated, you're no longer authorized to continue working under STEM OPT at that company. You'd need to either find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or stop working until your status is resolved. USCIS doesn't grant automatic grace periods for this situation, so monitoring your employer's E-Verify status throughout your extension period matters.