Principal Designer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Principal Designer roles in the U.S. regularly qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship, with employers filing Labor Condition Applications through the Department of Labor. Design leadership positions typically meet specialty occupation requirements when a bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or a related field is standard for the role. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The people at UiPath believe in the transformative power of automation to change how the world works. We’re committed to creating category-leading enterprise software that unleashes that power. To make that happen, we need people who are curious, self-propelled, generous, and genuine. People who love being part of a fast-moving, fast-thinking growth company. And people who care—about each other, about UiPath, and about our larger purpose. Could that be you? Vertical Solutions is where UiPath brings agentic AI into the most demanding regulated industries: healthcare and life sciences, financial services, and the office of the CFO. An AI decision here can shape how a claim is reviewed, how a patient's care progresses, or how a financial close is completed. The stakes are high, and so is the bar. Regulated does not mean clunky. Our products should feel as clear and intuitive as the best consumer apps. Designers here are builders. We design in code, co-create with our customers, and work alongside engineering from the start. AI is not just what we design for; it is how we work. If you are curious, energized by a fast-moving space, and want problems that genuinely matter, you will feel at home here.
About The Role
You will own the experience for our Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) vertical, partnering with a PM who owns the roadmap. This is not a traditional UX or UI role. A typical problem looks like agentic case review, where an AI evaluates a claim against policy and a person confirms or overrides the decision. You design how that works within our users’ context. You will report to the Senior Director of Design for Vertical Solutions.
What we're looking for
- An excellent design and experience thinker. This is the non-negotiable. Everything else can be taught.
- Around 10 or more years of product design experience owning meaningful product areas.
- A strong instinct for what the experience needs. You dig into unfamiliar domains, spot the gaps early, and push quality higher rather than waiting to be told.
- A consumer-grade bar. You know what truly intuitive software feels like, and you bring that to a regulated, high-stakes domain.
- You build. Claude Code is your primary tool. You do not need to be a software engineer, but you should be comfortable in a modern frontend stack and able to move quickly from idea to working prototype. Not fluent in Claude Code yet? You can learn it here if you are genuinely excited to work this way.
- Familiarity with the rest of our toolset: GitHub, Figma, and Claude.ai.
- Comfort with ambiguity.
Nice to have
- Experience designing for healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry such as financial services.
- Experience designing for AI or agentic products, especially anything involving human oversight, trust, or governance.
- Experience on a small team where you wore many hats.
Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above—but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. Because we know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and passion can’t be learned.
Many of our roles allow for flexibility in when and where work gets done. Depending on the needs of the business and the role, the number of hybrid, office-based, and remote workers will vary from team to team. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and there is no fixed deadline for this requisition. The application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or may close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.
We value a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We pride ourselves on our diversity and inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, military and/or veteran status, or any other protected classes. Additionally, UiPath provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review these and other legal disclosures, visit our privacy policy.
Compensation Range: $170K - $210K
Life at UiPath
The people at UiPath believe in the transformative power of automation to change how the world works. We’re committed to creating category-leading enterprise software that unleashes that power. To make that happen, we need people who are curious, self-propelled, generous, and genuine. People who love being part of a fast-moving, fast-thinking growth company. And people who care—about each other, about UiPath, and about our larger purpose. Could that be you? Vertical Solutions is where UiPath brings agentic AI into the most demanding regulated industries: healthcare and life sciences, financial services, and the office of the CFO. An AI decision here can shape how a claim is reviewed, how a patient's care progresses, or how a financial close is completed. The stakes are high, and so is the bar. Regulated does not mean clunky. Our products should feel as clear and intuitive as the best consumer apps. Designers here are builders. We design in code, co-create with our customers, and work alongside engineering from the start. AI is not just what we design for; it is how we work. If you are curious, energized by a fast-moving space, and want problems that genuinely matter, you will feel at home here.
About The Role
You will own the experience for our Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) vertical, partnering with a PM who owns the roadmap. This is not a traditional UX or UI role. A typical problem looks like agentic case review, where an AI evaluates a claim against policy and a person confirms or overrides the decision. You design how that works within our users’ context. You will report to the Senior Director of Design for Vertical Solutions.
What we're looking for
- An excellent design and experience thinker. This is the non-negotiable. Everything else can be taught.
- Around 10 or more years of product design experience owning meaningful product areas.
- A strong instinct for what the experience needs. You dig into unfamiliar domains, spot the gaps early, and push quality higher rather than waiting to be told.
- A consumer-grade bar. You know what truly intuitive software feels like, and you bring that to a regulated, high-stakes domain.
- You build. Claude Code is your primary tool. You do not need to be a software engineer, but you should be comfortable in a modern frontend stack and able to move quickly from idea to working prototype. Not fluent in Claude Code yet? You can learn it here if you are genuinely excited to work this way.
- Familiarity with the rest of our toolset: GitHub, Figma, and Claude.ai.
- Comfort with ambiguity.
Nice to have
- Experience designing for healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry such as financial services.
- Experience designing for AI or agentic products, especially anything involving human oversight, trust, or governance.
- Experience on a small team where you wore many hats.
Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above—but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. Because we know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and passion can’t be learned.
Many of our roles allow for flexibility in when and where work gets done. Depending on the needs of the business and the role, the number of hybrid, office-based, and remote workers will vary from team to team. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and there is no fixed deadline for this requisition. The application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or may close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.
We value a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We pride ourselves on our diversity and inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, military and/or veteran status, or any other protected classes. Additionally, UiPath provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review these and other legal disclosures, visit our privacy policy.
Compensation Range: $170K - $210K
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Designer
Document the degree requirement clearly
H-1B approval for design roles depends on establishing that a specific bachelor's degree is required, not just preferred. Ask your employer to ensure the job description and LCA explicitly state a degree in design, HCI, or a related field as a baseline requirement.
Highlight systems-level design experience
Principal Designer roles that involve design systems, cross-functional leadership, or product strategy are easier to defend as specialty occupations. Evidence of complex, theory-driven work strengthens the petition beyond just a portfolio of finished screens or deliverables.
Consider O-1A if your profile is strong
If you have industry awards, published work, speaking engagements, or have led high-visibility products, you may qualify for an O-1A visa. This category has no lottery and no annual cap, making it worth exploring alongside the H-1B path.
Get your employer moving on the LCA early
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by the Department of Labor before your H-1B petition can be filed. This step takes around seven business days but can delay timelines if the employer initiates it late in the process.
Clarify your degree equivalency upfront
Australian three-year design degrees and international qualifications may require a credential evaluation to confirm U.S. bachelor's equivalency. Resolve this before the petition is filed to avoid a Request for Evidence that adds weeks to processing.
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Some design studios and product companies sponsor visas regularly while others have never navigated the process. Focusing your search on employers with prior LCA filings reduces friction and signals they already understand what the process involves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, provided the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in design, human-computer interaction, visual communication, or a closely related field as a baseline. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement regardless of field can face scrutiny. The more clearly the job description ties the position to a specific body of theoretical knowledge, the stronger the petition.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for Principal Designer positions?
Design leadership roles at mid-size and large tech companies, agencies, and product companies do receive H-1B visa sponsorship with reasonable frequency. Companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft regularly file LCAs for senior design roles. Sponsorship is less common at smaller studios without an established immigration program. You can browse Principal Designer roles with confirmed sponsorship on Migrate Mate.
Can I qualify for an O-1 visa as a Principal Designer?
Yes, if your work meets the extraordinary ability standard. Qualifying evidence could include industry awards such as a D&AD Pencil or Fast Company Innovation Award, judging design competitions, being cited in major publications, or leading design on a widely recognized product. The O-1A has no cap or lottery, making it a practical alternative if your profile supports it.
What if my degree is in a field adjacent to design, like psychology or architecture?
Adjacent degrees can support an H-1B petition when the connection to the role is well-argued. A psychology degree is defensible for a Principal Designer focused on user research or behavioral design. Architecture or fine arts backgrounds are harder to connect to product design without supplementary coursework. Your employer's immigration attorney should assess the specific degree-to-role alignment before filing.
Does Principal Designer experience abroad count toward my U.S. visa eligibility?
International work experience is fully creditable and often strengthens a petition by demonstrating a sustained career at a senior level. For H-1B purposes, three years of specialized experience can substitute for one year of university education under the three-for-one rule. For O-1A, international recognition, awards, and publications carry significant weight regardless of where the work was done.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Principal Designer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.