User Experience UX Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
User Experience (UX) roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from tech companies, agencies, and enterprise software firms. Most require a bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or a related field. Employers file Labor Condition Applications through the Department of Labor before sponsoring. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Junior UX Designer will work closely with an existing team of high performing UX Designers, User Experience Researchers, and Visual Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products of AmericanExpress.com. You will partner closely with functional leads in a fast moving, agile team. As a Jr. UX Designer you will be hands on in all aspects of user experience developments including: gathering and understanding business & user needs, creating information architecture diagrams, building out detailed annotated wireframes, high/low fidelity prototypes and a wide range of strategic UX deliverables. Responsibilities include:
- Transform ideas, business opportunities, research and creative vision into tangible assets that provide clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users
- Create detailed wireframes, information architecture diagrams, mental models, personae’s, usability testing stimulus, site maps, story boards, user flows and high / low fidelity prototypes along with a wide range of UX assets and deliverables
- Work closely with team leads to drive best digital experiences through all phases of product development, ship, and iterate
- Effectively act on partner feedback, user testing results and learning’s to improve assets, products and services
- Develop fast moving, tangible design process that deliver quality experiences within sprint cycles
- Brainstorm, ideate, and iterate as needed
- Work in collaboration with key project team members, including user experience researchers, product owners, tech leads, developers, strategy, PM, and visual design
- Be a passionate advocate for the user, ground ideas in data driven solutions by partnering with our User Experience Research team to incorporate customer insights and principles throughout the creative process.
- Ensure adherence to design best practices, standards, brand consistency
QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-3 years UX / Interaction experience designing consumer facing applications, websites and mobile experiences
- Ability to simplify and turn complex interactions into intuitive user experiences
- Exceptional skills in ideation, sketching, concepting, brainstorming, and UX asset production
- Ability to create both low fidelity usable prototypes
- Fluency with design tools, most notably OmniGraffle, Ilustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Invision and/or other UX & prototyping software
- Introductory knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience working in agile product development
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience designing responsively across devices
- Excellent relationship management, verbal & written communication skills
- Clear and confident communicator with an affinity for visual storytelling
- Strong portfolio showing breadth of UX Design work
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Degree in Computer Science, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent working experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To Set up Interview please contact:
Vishwas Jaggi
973-475-7482
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Junior UX Designer will work closely with an existing team of high performing UX Designers, User Experience Researchers, and Visual Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products of AmericanExpress.com. You will partner closely with functional leads in a fast moving, agile team. As a Jr. UX Designer you will be hands on in all aspects of user experience developments including: gathering and understanding business & user needs, creating information architecture diagrams, building out detailed annotated wireframes, high/low fidelity prototypes and a wide range of strategic UX deliverables. Responsibilities include:
- Transform ideas, business opportunities, research and creative vision into tangible assets that provide clear, usable, useful and desirable outcomes for users
- Create detailed wireframes, information architecture diagrams, mental models, personae’s, usability testing stimulus, site maps, story boards, user flows and high / low fidelity prototypes along with a wide range of UX assets and deliverables
- Work closely with team leads to drive best digital experiences through all phases of product development, ship, and iterate
- Effectively act on partner feedback, user testing results and learning’s to improve assets, products and services
- Develop fast moving, tangible design process that deliver quality experiences within sprint cycles
- Brainstorm, ideate, and iterate as needed
- Work in collaboration with key project team members, including user experience researchers, product owners, tech leads, developers, strategy, PM, and visual design
- Be a passionate advocate for the user, ground ideas in data driven solutions by partnering with our User Experience Research team to incorporate customer insights and principles throughout the creative process.
- Ensure adherence to design best practices, standards, brand consistency
QUALIFICATIONS
- 0-3 years UX / Interaction experience designing consumer facing applications, websites and mobile experiences
- Ability to simplify and turn complex interactions into intuitive user experiences
- Exceptional skills in ideation, sketching, concepting, brainstorming, and UX asset production
- Ability to create both low fidelity usable prototypes
- Fluency with design tools, most notably OmniGraffle, Ilustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Invision and/or other UX & prototyping software
- Introductory knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience working in agile product development
- Introductory knowledge and/or experience designing responsively across devices
- Excellent relationship management, verbal & written communication skills
- Clear and confident communicator with an affinity for visual storytelling
- Strong portfolio showing breadth of UX Design work
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Degree in Computer Science, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent working experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To Set up Interview please contact:
Vishwas Jaggi
973-475-7482
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding User Experience UX Jobs
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
USCIS requires UX roles to qualify as specialty occupations, meaning a specific bachelor's degree must be required for the job. Degrees in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or Cognitive Science align most cleanly with UX job descriptions.
Target employers with a proven H-1B filing history
Not every company that posts UX roles will sponsor visas. Focus your search on employers who have filed H-1B petitions for UX or design roles before. DOL disclosure data shows which companies have done this consistently in recent years.
Understand that your portfolio carries weight in the petition
For UX roles, USCIS officers sometimes scrutinize whether the job truly requires a degree. A strong portfolio demonstrating research, wireframing, and systems-level thinking reinforces that your work is specialized, not generalist, supporting the specialty occupation argument.
Ask employers about LCA filing before your start date
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. Confirming this step is underway early avoids delays, especially if you're transitioning from OPT or another visa status with a hard deadline.
Consider O-1A if your work has received industry recognition
UX professionals with notable conference presentations, published research, awards, or leadership at recognized organizations may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed at any time of year.
Use cap-exempt employers to avoid lottery risk
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. UX roles at university design labs or nonprofit organizations can be sponsored outside the lottery, offering a more predictable path to work authorization.
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Find User Experience UX JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do UX jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, UX roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a field like Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related discipline. The key is demonstrating that the job is a specialty occupation. Roles framed around generalist design or marketing functions face more scrutiny during USCIS adjudication, so job title and description wording matters considerably.
What degree do I need for a sponsored UX role?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or Psychology with a UX concentration. USCIS looks for a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. If your degree is in an adjacent field, documented coursework in UX research methods or design systems can help support the specialty occupation argument.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for UX designers compared to software engineers?
UX roles face more petition scrutiny than software engineering roles because specialty occupation status is less automatically established. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking the employer to prove a degree in a specific field is required. Large tech employers with experienced immigration counsel handle this routinely, which is why targeting companies with a documented history of sponsoring design roles is a practical advantage.
Can I get sponsored for a UX role if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. Many UX professionals transition from F-1 OPT to H-1B status. If you have a STEM-designated degree such as HCI or Computer Science, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, which gives you up to three H-1B lottery cycles to secure sponsorship. Starting your job search early and browsing sponsored UX roles on Migrate Mate improves your chances of finding an employer ready to file before your OPT expires.
Are there visa options for UX roles that bypass the H-1B lottery?
Yes. The O-1A visa is available to UX professionals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through awards, published research, speaking engagements, or leadership in recognized organizations. Cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship is also available through universities and qualifying nonprofits. Australian citizens can explore the E-3 visa, and Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN status if the role fits an eligible USMCA occupation category.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored User Experience UX 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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