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UI Designer roles attract H-1B and O-1 visa sponsorship from tech companies, agencies, and product startups, but only when the position requires a relevant degree in design, HCI, or a related field. Employers who sponsor typically hire for mid-to-senior roles with a strong portfolio. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Please send the resume to: shashi.raj@yoh.com
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
UX Designer/Developer (Hybrid, Providence, RI area) (Locals only, No Relocation please) W2 Only, No C2C is allowed.
Basic Qualifications
- Portfolio must be submitted with resume for manager review, this is 30% design - 70% development
- Bachelor's degree in web design, computer science, or related field
- Someone who has an initial design background - primarily leveraging their developer expertise
- 6 - 8+ years’ experience in web development and UX design
- Expert knowledge of building websites using Wix Studio (or similar platforms)
- Strong front-end development skills: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, React, Angular
- Proficient in Figma and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator is a plus)
- Wire framing, web design web accessibility & graphic design fundamentals needed
- Solid understanding of SEO and web accessibility best practices
- Experience with CMS optimization and website performance testing
- Ability to effectively communicate goals to senior management and stakeholders
- Fundamental design knowledge including color theory, layout, and typography
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in highly complex environment settings
- Prior experience interacting with executive teams and leadership
- Additional graphic design skills and illustration abilities
- Video production and voice-over talents
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus 6 - 8+ years of relevant experience
- Proven track record of developing and optimizing websites within CMS platforms
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Other Requirements
- Ability to work in a hybrid schedule
- Must be comfortable collaborating across teams and presenting to senior leaders
- Portfolio submission required with application for review
COMPENSATION
- Estimated Min Rate: $38.50
- Estimated Max Rate: $55.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice
INTRODUCTION
Please send the resume to: shashi.raj@yoh.com
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
UX Designer/Developer (Hybrid, Providence, RI area) (Locals only, No Relocation please) W2 Only, No C2C is allowed.
Basic Qualifications
- Portfolio must be submitted with resume for manager review, this is 30% design - 70% development
- Bachelor's degree in web design, computer science, or related field
- Someone who has an initial design background - primarily leveraging their developer expertise
- 6 - 8+ years’ experience in web development and UX design
- Expert knowledge of building websites using Wix Studio (or similar platforms)
- Strong front-end development skills: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, React, Angular
- Proficient in Figma and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator is a plus)
- Wire framing, web design web accessibility & graphic design fundamentals needed
- Solid understanding of SEO and web accessibility best practices
- Experience with CMS optimization and website performance testing
- Ability to effectively communicate goals to senior management and stakeholders
- Fundamental design knowledge including color theory, layout, and typography
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in highly complex environment settings
- Prior experience interacting with executive teams and leadership
- Additional graphic design skills and illustration abilities
- Video production and voice-over talents
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus 6 - 8+ years of relevant experience
- Proven track record of developing and optimizing websites within CMS platforms
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Other Requirements
- Ability to work in a hybrid schedule
- Must be comfortable collaborating across teams and presenting to senior leaders
- Portfolio submission required with application for review
COMPENSATION
- Estimated Min Rate: $38.50
- Estimated Max Rate: $55.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an UI Designer
Target product companies over agencies
Product-focused tech companies sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than creative agencies. Agencies often classify UI roles as contract work, which complicates sponsorship. Focus on companies with dedicated product and design teams where full-time headcount is the norm.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation qualifier
USCIS requires a specific degree for the role, not just any bachelor's. A degree in interaction design, HCI, graphic design, or computer science strengthens your H-1B petition. Highlight the direct connection between your coursework and the UI design responsibilities in the job description.
Build a portfolio that justifies immigration cost
Sponsoring a visa costs employers thousands in legal and filing fees. Your portfolio needs to demonstrate measurable impact, not just visual polish. Include case studies with before-and-after metrics, usability testing results, or conversion improvements that make the business case for hiring you specifically.
Get Figma and design system experience on your resume
Employers sponsoring H-1B UI Designer roles expect proficiency in Figma, design systems, and component libraries as non-negotiable. These specifics help establish the specialty occupation argument by showing the role requires specialized skills beyond generalist design knowledge.
Consider O-1A if you have industry recognition
If you've won design awards, spoken at conferences, published work, or led high-profile product launches, the O-1A visa bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. It requires demonstrating extraordinary ability, but for senior UI designers with verifiable recognition, it can be a more reliable path.
Ask about sponsorship timing before the final interview
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for October start dates. If you're interviewing in summer, confirm the employer will wait or can use a cap-exempt route. Misaligned timelines are one of the most common reasons sponsorship conversations break down at the offer stage.
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Does a UI Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but it depends on how the job description is written. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, not just any degree. A UI Designer position tied to a degree in interaction design, HCI, or graphic design qualifies. Roles described as requiring only general design experience without a specific field are vulnerable to RFEs and denials.
What degree do I need to support an H-1B petition as a UI Designer?
A bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, visual communication, or computer science is most defensible. Degrees in unrelated fields can still work if you pair them with relevant graduate coursework or if the job description maps closely to your area of study. USCIS evaluates the degree-to-role relationship, not just the credential itself.
How do I find UI Designer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to visa sponsorship, so you're not wading through postings that exclude international applicants. Sponsoring employers in UI design tend to be mid-to-large product companies or well-funded startups with established HR processes. Searching by company size and product focus helps narrow to employers who sponsor consistently.
Are UI Designer roles more likely to get H-1B RFEs than other design jobs?
UI Designer and UX Designer roles have historically attracted more USCIS scrutiny than narrower titles like UX Researcher or Product Designer with an engineering focus. The concern is whether the role truly requires a specific degree or just general creativity. Strong job descriptions that tie UI responsibilities to formal design principles and methodologies reduce RFE risk significantly.
Can a UI Designer get sponsored on an O-1 visa instead of H-1B?
Yes, and for senior designers it can be a stronger option. The O-1A requires evidence of extraordinary ability, awards, published work, high-profile project credits, speaking engagements, or significant salary relative to peers. It has no lottery and no annual cap. The bar is genuinely high, but established UI designers with recognizable work in their portfolio have cleared it successfully.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored 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.
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