TN Visa Product Designer Jobs
Product Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories, depending on how the position is scoped. Canadian citizens can enter or extend without a cap; Mexican citizens face an annual allocation. A relevant bachelor's degree and a qualifying job offer from a U.S. employer are required.
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We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect with extensive experience in building and maintaining enterprise design systems, deep expertise in WCAG accessibility standards, and exceptional communication skills. This role is critical to ensuring the development of accessible, reusable, and scalable components that meet federal WCAG 2.1 (up to AAA) accessibility requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing design systems from scratch, while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance, usability, and consistency.
PURPOSE:
This contractor position has been created to address the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems. These include high-visibility projects such as client, HHS, IWD, and the River AI Chatbot, which must meet federal WCAG compliance by the April deadline. The role will focus on developing, documenting, and testing reusable components using Storybook, as well as implementing high-level wrapper components that ensure accessibility and uniformity across modern applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design System Development: Build, document, and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) framework or similar enterprise systems.
Accessible Component Development: Develop high-level wrapper components with HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility across web applications and the River AI Chatbot.
Accessibility Compliance: Ensure all components and UI patterns meet WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility standards through semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessibility testing workflows.
Storybook Integration: Use Storybook for component development, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Collaboration and Mentorship: Partner with developers from other teams, many of whom may be new to accessibility and design system best practices, to drive adherence to accessibility and UX standards.
Project Support: Provide accessibility and UX support for major state systems, ensuring compliance by the mandated deadline.
Code and Accessibility Reviews: Participate in code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX discussions to ensure the quality and usability of front-end assets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems, including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries.
Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular.
Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration.
UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design.
Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Not Required)
Backend Familiarity: Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration.
Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate is an expert in accessibility-focused component development and enterprise design systems who thrives in a collaborative environment. They are a strong communicator, capable of leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all front-end assets are accessible, reusable, and compliant with federal standards. This individual will play a pivotal role in meeting the organization’s federal accessibility requirements and supporting the long-term sustainability of the design system across multiple clients.
Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
5+ years of professional front-end development experience. - Required - 5 Years
Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems... - Required -
including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries. - Required - 5 Years
Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools. - Required - 5 Years
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular. - Required - 5 Years
Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration. - Required - 5 Years
UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design. - Required - 5 Years
Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems. - Required - 5 Years
Backend Familiarity: Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration. - Highly desired - 5 Years
Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration. - Highly desired - 5 Years
Notes:
Hybrid
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. UI/UX Developer/Architect with extensive experience in building and maintaining enterprise design systems, deep expertise in WCAG accessibility standards, and exceptional communication skills. This role is critical to ensuring the development of accessible, reusable, and scalable components that meet federal WCAG 2.1 (up to AAA) accessibility requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing design systems from scratch, while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance, usability, and consistency.
PURPOSE:
This contractor position has been created to address the immediate need for accessibility and design system expertise across multiple enterprise systems. These include high-visibility projects such as client, HHS, IWD, and the River AI Chatbot, which must meet federal WCAG compliance by the April deadline. The role will focus on developing, documenting, and testing reusable components using Storybook, as well as implementing high-level wrapper components that ensure accessibility and uniformity across modern applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design System Development: Build, document, and maintain a scalable design system and reusable component library using the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) framework or similar enterprise systems.
Accessible Component Development: Develop high-level wrapper components with HTML, SASS, and Angular to ensure consistency and accessibility across web applications and the River AI Chatbot.
Accessibility Compliance: Ensure all components and UI patterns meet WCAG 2.1/AAA accessibility standards through semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessibility testing workflows.
Storybook Integration: Use Storybook for component development, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Collaboration and Mentorship: Partner with developers from other teams, many of whom may be new to accessibility and design system best practices, to drive adherence to accessibility and UX standards.
Project Support: Provide accessibility and UX support for major state systems, ensuring compliance by the mandated deadline.
Code and Accessibility Reviews: Participate in code reviews, accessibility audits, and UX discussions to ensure the quality and usability of front-end assets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 5+ years of professional front-end development experience.
Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems, including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries.
Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular.
Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration.
UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design.
Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Not Required)
Backend Familiarity: Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration.
Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate is an expert in accessibility-focused component development and enterprise design systems who thrives in a collaborative environment. They are a strong communicator, capable of leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all front-end assets are accessible, reusable, and compliant with federal standards. This individual will play a pivotal role in meeting the organization’s federal accessibility requirements and supporting the long-term sustainability of the design system across multiple clients.
Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
5+ years of professional front-end development experience. - Required - 5 Years
Design System Expertise: Proven ability to set up and integrate enterprise design systems... - Required -
including the development of high-level wrapper components and reusable component libraries. - Required - 5 Years
Accessibility Knowledge: Strong expertise in WCAG 2.1/AAA standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, and accessibility testing tools. - Required - 5 Years
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HTML, SASS, and Angular. - Required - 5 Years
Component Documentation: Experience using Storybook for component development and collaboration. - Required - 5 Years
UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX best practices and accessible user interface design. - Required - 5 Years
Enterprise Design Systems: Experience with USWDS or other enterprise-level design systems. - Required - 5 Years
Backend Familiarity: Experience with .NET, MVC, and SQL to support backend integration and cross-team collaboration. - Highly desired - 5 Years
Integration Awareness: Ability to understand backend considerations in a .NET environment for seamless front-end integration. - Highly desired - 5 Years
Notes:
Hybrid
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Product Designer
Frame your portfolio around specialty occupation evidence
TN visa approval hinges on proving the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Structure your portfolio to show systems-level design thinking, not just visual craft, so the job clearly maps to Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer criteria.
Request an offer letter that names your TN category
The offer letter is your filing document. Ask the employer to specify the exact TN professional category, describe duties in terms of specialized knowledge, and confirm the role requires a qualifying degree. Vague language triggers officer questions at the border.
Target employers with existing cross-border hiring workflows
Companies that have sponsored TN workers before understand that Canadian citizens can be cleared at a port of entry the same day. Prioritize product teams at mid-to-large tech firms over early-stage startups with no prior USMCA experience.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively filing TN sponsorships
Search Migrate Mate to identify Product Designer roles at companies with recent visa filings. Leading with employers experienced in visa sponsorship increases your chances of finding roles at companies familiar with work visa processes for design positions.
Align your degree credentials before the border appointment
If your design degree is from a Mexican or Canadian institution, confirm it maps to a U.S. four-year bachelor's equivalency. USCIS and CBP officers both evaluate credential alignment, and a transcript or credential evaluation letter can resolve ambiguity before it becomes a denial.
Negotiate employer support for the TN filing packet
The employer drafts the support letter and often coordinates with counsel. Clarify before accepting an offer who prepares the filing packet, whether premium processing is available for any concurrent I-129 filings, and what happens if CBP requests additional documentation at the port of entry.
Product Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Product Designer qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Product Designer is not listed by name in the USMCA TN occupation schedule, but it can qualify under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer depending on how the role is defined. The offer letter must describe duties that require specialized, degree-level knowledge. Roles focused on interaction systems, platform architecture, or technical UX tend to qualify more cleanly than purely visual or brand-focused positions.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Product Designer roles?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can accept an offer and clear the border within days rather than waiting years for an H-1B visa slot. Mexican citizens face an annual TN allocation, but approvals still move faster than H-1B. The trade-off is that TN does not confer dual intent, so it works best for professionals not yet pursuing permanent residency.
What documents do I need before my border appointment?
You need a valid Canadian or Mexican passport, an offer letter from the U.S. employer that names the TN category and describes qualifying duties, and evidence of your qualifying degree. Bring transcripts or a credential evaluation if your degree title differs from the TN occupation label. Canadian citizens apply directly at the port of entry; Mexican citizens typically apply at a U.S. consulate.
Where can I find Product Designer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter Product Designer openings by companies that have sponsored TN workers before, which removes the friction of vetting employer willingness yourself. Most standard job boards don't surface sponsorship history, so you end up cold-pitching companies with no USMCA experience.
Can my employer convert my TN status to H-1B later?
Yes, but the timing requires planning. Your employer files an H-1B petition during the annual cap registration window each March, and if selected, your status changes on October 1 of that year. You can remain on TN while the H-1B is pending. This path is common for Product Designers who want to transition toward a green card, since TN does not support dual intent.