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UX Designer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sign your I-983 training plan, giving you up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond your initial OPT period.
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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 UX Designer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, human-computer interaction, and information science CIP codes commonly support UX Designer roles, but graphic design degrees often don't qualify.
Build a portfolio that shows technical depth
UX roles at E-Verify-enrolled employers in tech and fintech expect portfolios demonstrating systems thinking, data-informed decisions, and cross-functional collaboration. Employers screening STEM OPT candidates want evidence your design process connects directly to your STEM degree's methodology.
Filter job listings by E-Verify enrollment status
Use Migrate Mate to search UX Designer openings filtered to employers enrolled in E-Verify. Applying to companies without E-Verify enrollment wastes your 60-day job-search window since they can't legally sign your I-983 training plan.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before day one
Your employer's I-983 must describe how your UX role relates to your STEM degree, including learning objectives and supervision structure. Ask your hiring manager to loop in HR before your start date so the plan is ready to submit to your DSO on time.
Target employers with existing STEM OPT infrastructure
Companies that have previously hired STEM OPT students already understand E-Verify compliance and I-983 requirements. Searching DOL Labor Condition Application disclosures for employers who regularly hire in design and computer-related SOC codes narrows your list to experienced sponsors.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your H-1B is selected
If your H-1B visa registration is selected while you're on STEM OPT, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm with USCIS guidance that your employer maintains E-Verify enrollment through that period, since a lapse breaks your cap-gap protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX Designer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just your job title. UX Designer positions qualify for STEM OPT when your underlying degree holds an eligible CIP code, such as computer science, human-computer interaction, or information systems. Degrees in graphic design or fine arts typically don't appear on the DHS STEM OPT Designated Degree Program List, so verify your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Why does my UX Designer employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
STEM OPT regulations require every participating employer to be enrolled in E-Verify because the program ties your work authorization to a formal training agreement with that specific company. Without active E-Verify enrollment, your employer can't legally sign your I-983 training plan, and USCIS won't approve your STEM OPT extension. You can confirm enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. Migrate Mate filters UX Designer listings to show only E-Verify-enrolled employers.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a UX Designer?
Your I-983 must connect your UX Designer duties directly to your STEM degree's curriculum. That means listing specific learning objectives, such as applying user research methodologies, prototyping systems, or conducting usability studies, alongside the supervision structure and how your employer will evaluate your progress. Your DSO signs off before submission, and the plan needs to be updated if your role or supervisor changes significantly during the 24-month extension period.
How does cap-gap work if I'm on STEM OPT and get an H-1B?
If USCIS selects your H-1B registration and your employer files a timely petition, cap-gap automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your employer must maintain E-Verify enrollment through the cap-gap period, and your I-983 training plan remains in effect. If the H-1B petition is denied or withdrawn, your cap-gap protection ends and you revert to your remaining STEM OPT time or must depart within 60 days.
How do I find UX Designer jobs where employers understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lets you search UX Designer openings filtered to E-Verify-enrolled employers, which removes the guesswork of identifying companies that can legally hire STEM OPT students. Beyond the platform, prioritize employers in technology, fintech, and enterprise software sectors, where design roles are classified under computer-related SOC codes and HR teams typically have existing STEM OPT onboarding processes already in place.