Senior UX UI Designer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior UX/UI Designer roles attract H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship from tech companies, agencies, and startups. Most require a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design ownership. Employers filing an LCA with the DOL must meet prevailing wage requirements for your work location. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Senior Talent and Transformation team enables Amazon's senior leaders, and through them the company, to be as successful as possible inventing and delivering for customers, today and tomorrow.
We seek a Principal UX Designer who excels in strategic thinking and thrives where no playbook exists. You will define the vision for how these leaders shape their talent strategy, designing AI-native tools in a domain where customer needs, requirements, and technical feasibility are often undefined.
Your work will cut through the complexity of leadership at Amazon: human-centered interfaces that speed innovation and decision-making. You will multiply the team's impact, leading collaborations with senior leaders, setting the interaction patterns engineers build against, and raising the bar for the designers, researchers, and scientists you work with.
To succeed, you must be an innovative self-starter, a strategic big-picture thinker, and a hands-on technical collaborator obsessed with elevating both the work and the people around you.
Key job responsibilities
- Set UX vision and influence the strategic product roadmap.
- Develop working prototypes to learn and fail fast.
- Facilitate work sessions with executive leaders.
- Own the design of end-to-end product experiences and features.
- Lead design through all phases of the product development lifecycle, from discovery to launch.
- Champion human-centered design culture.
- Drive creative process and collaboration with cross-functional partners to propose new ideas and strategies.
- Model behavior that exemplifies Amazon Leadership Principles in their team and raises the design bar for the organization.
- Provide coaching and feedback, with an emphasis on growing junior designers into future leaders.
- Create and drive adoption of design guidelines, mechanisms, best practices, process, and tools.
A day in the life
As a Principal UX Designer, you will be working with product and engineering stakeholders closely on a day-to-day basis. You will independently own major experiences, and collaborate deeply with other UX designers and research across teams, connecting individual features to a holistic, wide-ranging experience. You will share design work regularly with design team peer review, stakeholder review, and leadership.
About the team
Our team harnesses the power of design thinking to deeply understand our customers. We are highly motivated by accessibility and inclusion. We work on unique problems and define experiences that reinforce Amazon's unique culture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of design experience
- Have an available online portfolio
- Experience with best practices for User Interface Design, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design
- Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through execution
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing and effectively communicating strategic and tactical recommendations based on data
- Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Axure, Keynote, and InVision
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 164,000.00 - 221,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Senior Talent and Transformation team enables Amazon's senior leaders, and through them the company, to be as successful as possible inventing and delivering for customers, today and tomorrow.
We seek a Principal UX Designer who excels in strategic thinking and thrives where no playbook exists. You will define the vision for how these leaders shape their talent strategy, designing AI-native tools in a domain where customer needs, requirements, and technical feasibility are often undefined.
Your work will cut through the complexity of leadership at Amazon: human-centered interfaces that speed innovation and decision-making. You will multiply the team's impact, leading collaborations with senior leaders, setting the interaction patterns engineers build against, and raising the bar for the designers, researchers, and scientists you work with.
To succeed, you must be an innovative self-starter, a strategic big-picture thinker, and a hands-on technical collaborator obsessed with elevating both the work and the people around you.
Key job responsibilities
- Set UX vision and influence the strategic product roadmap.
- Develop working prototypes to learn and fail fast.
- Facilitate work sessions with executive leaders.
- Own the design of end-to-end product experiences and features.
- Lead design through all phases of the product development lifecycle, from discovery to launch.
- Champion human-centered design culture.
- Drive creative process and collaboration with cross-functional partners to propose new ideas and strategies.
- Model behavior that exemplifies Amazon Leadership Principles in their team and raises the design bar for the organization.
- Provide coaching and feedback, with an emphasis on growing junior designers into future leaders.
- Create and drive adoption of design guidelines, mechanisms, best practices, process, and tools.
A day in the life
As a Principal UX Designer, you will be working with product and engineering stakeholders closely on a day-to-day basis. You will independently own major experiences, and collaborate deeply with other UX designers and research across teams, connecting individual features to a holistic, wide-ranging experience. You will share design work regularly with design team peer review, stakeholder review, and leadership.
About the team
Our team harnesses the power of design thinking to deeply understand our customers. We are highly motivated by accessibility and inclusion. We work on unique problems and define experiences that reinforce Amazon's unique culture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of design experience
- Have an available online portfolio
- Experience with best practices for User Interface Design, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design
- Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through execution
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing and effectively communicating strategic and tactical recommendations based on data
- Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Axure, Keynote, and InVision
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 164,000.00 - 221,800.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior UX UI Designer
Lead with your portfolio, not your resume
Hiring managers for senior design roles make sponsorship decisions based on portfolio quality. Case studies showing measurable impact, such as improved conversion rates or reduced user error, signal the specialized expertise employers need to justify an H-1B petition.
Target companies with established design teams
Employers with in-house design organizations understand the specialty occupation argument for UX/UI roles. Startups without a dedicated design function may struggle to articulate why a degree-specific hire is necessary, which weakens the LCA and H-1B petition.
Clarify your degree field early in conversations
H-1B eligibility for UX/UI designers depends on whether your degree aligns with the role. Degrees in Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or Computer Science are strongest. Unrelated degrees require demonstrating three years of experience per missing year of education.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership in your application
Senior UX/UI roles that involve leading design systems, mentoring teams, or owning product strategy are easier to classify as specialty occupations. Framing your experience around strategic ownership strengthens the employer's case when filing with USCIS.
Ask about the LCA before accepting an offer
The Labor Condition Application locks in your work location and wage level before your H-1B petition is filed. Confirm the employer understands this process and has filed LCAs before, ideally with immigration counsel already engaged to avoid delays.
Consider O-1A if you have strong industry recognition
Senior designers with published work, conference speaking credits, design awards, or peer judging experience may qualify for the O-1A visa, which has no lottery. This bypasses H-1B selection risk entirely and can be filed at any time of year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior UX/UI Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, but the framing matters. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Senior UX/UI roles tied to Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or Computer Science typically meet this bar. Generalist job descriptions that list any bachelor's degree as sufficient are more likely to face a Request for Evidence, so the job offer letter and LCA need to specify the degree field clearly.
What degree do I need to get H-1B sponsorship as a Senior UX/UI Designer?
A bachelor's degree or higher in Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, or Computer Science is most defensible. An unrelated degree doesn't automatically disqualify you. USCIS allows three years of relevant work experience to substitute for each missing year of formal education, so a two-year degree plus six years of UX/UI work can satisfy the requirement.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor a Senior UX/UI Designer?
Large technology companies, enterprise software firms, and product-led startups with dedicated design functions are the most consistent sponsors for senior design roles. Companies that have previously filed H-1B visa petitions for designers are the strongest targets, since they already have immigration processes in place. Browse Senior UX/UI Designer roles with confirmed sponsorship on Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring international designers.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Senior UX/UI Designer?
The H-1B cap applies to most private-sector employers, and selection is random within two pools: the general cap and the U.S. master's degree exemption. If you hold a U.S. master's degree, you get two chances at selection. Employers can file in April for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, options include reapplying next cycle, pursuing the O-1A if you have strong industry credentials, or targeting cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship as a Senior UX/UI Designer if my work is fully remote?
Yes, but remote work creates additional compliance steps for the employer. The LCA must cover every location where you perform work, which for remote employees typically means your home address. If you move states, the employer must file an amended LCA. Some employers restrict sponsorship to candidates in specific states to limit this administrative burden, so it's worth confirming their remote work policy before beginning the sponsorship process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior UX UI 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.