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UX product designers are strong H-1B visa and O-1 visa candidates, with consistent sponsorship from tech, fintech, and healthcare employers. Design roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, design, or a closely related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Charles River Development seeks an exceptional UX Designer to help create great experiences for users of our industry-leading Alpha Data Platform. This role is ideal for a designer who can turn complex requirements into clear, usable workflows for enterprise users.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working on data-rich B2B products and can think beyond individual screens to the broader end-to-end user experience. They should bring strength in product design, interaction design, visual design, and modern UI patterns.
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US
The Alpha Data Platform provides investment firms with accurate, reliable data to run their daily operations. As a UX Designer at CRD, you will work with lead designers and cross-functional product teams to design for users of that platform such as data managers, operations teams, and risk managers.
The platform has many applications with complex workflows with dense data, powerful configuration, and multi-step tasks. You will help make those experiences clearer, more efficient, and more consistent across the platform.
You will contribute directly to product delivery while also helping strengthen common patterns across applications through thoughtful use of shared UX standards and the Alpha Design System.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work at the direction of a Lead UX Designer to plan and then execute design efforts
- Participate in the full UX design and development cycle – including research, concepts, interaction and visual design, development support, QA, and usability testing
- Leverage the Alpha Design System to create comprehensive prototypes for review by product management and users and ensure the design is consistent with established UX patterns and standards
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews and incorporate feedback from product, engineering, and UX peers
- Be an active member of the UX team, sharing and providing feedback, helping to establish common patterns across our many products and features
- Create and maintain design artifacts that effectively and efficiently communicate design concepts
- Work with engineers to communicate requirements of the functional design, and adjust design as needed to accommodate technical/practical constraints
- Help maintain consistency across products by applying shared patterns, standards, and reusable interaction approaches
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years’ experience in UI/UX design, including experience designing products for the financial industry
- Strong interaction design and problem-solving skills for complex user workflows
- Experience providing user experience design within a fast-paced, Agile process
- Experience with the full software development cycle, from initial concept to detailed design to implementation and delivery to market
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects while maintaining design quality and attention to detail
- Experience with Figma for design, prototyping, creating and using design systems
- A portfolio that demonstrates:
- A strong user-centered design sensibility
- A clear understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices
- A thoughtful approach to designing complex workflows and task flows
- Facility with the experience design process, including user modeling, conceptual understanding, design exploration, through to detailed prototyping and specification for development
SALARY RANGE
$70,000 - $118,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
ABOUT STATE STREET
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
JOB APPLICATION DISCLOSURE
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.
INTRODUCTION
Charles River Development seeks an exceptional UX Designer to help create great experiences for users of our industry-leading Alpha Data Platform. This role is ideal for a designer who can turn complex requirements into clear, usable workflows for enterprise users.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working on data-rich B2B products and can think beyond individual screens to the broader end-to-end user experience. They should bring strength in product design, interaction design, visual design, and modern UI patterns.
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US
The Alpha Data Platform provides investment firms with accurate, reliable data to run their daily operations. As a UX Designer at CRD, you will work with lead designers and cross-functional product teams to design for users of that platform such as data managers, operations teams, and risk managers.
The platform has many applications with complex workflows with dense data, powerful configuration, and multi-step tasks. You will help make those experiences clearer, more efficient, and more consistent across the platform.
You will contribute directly to product delivery while also helping strengthen common patterns across applications through thoughtful use of shared UX standards and the Alpha Design System.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work at the direction of a Lead UX Designer to plan and then execute design efforts
- Participate in the full UX design and development cycle – including research, concepts, interaction and visual design, development support, QA, and usability testing
- Leverage the Alpha Design System to create comprehensive prototypes for review by product management and users and ensure the design is consistent with established UX patterns and standards
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews and incorporate feedback from product, engineering, and UX peers
- Be an active member of the UX team, sharing and providing feedback, helping to establish common patterns across our many products and features
- Create and maintain design artifacts that effectively and efficiently communicate design concepts
- Work with engineers to communicate requirements of the functional design, and adjust design as needed to accommodate technical/practical constraints
- Help maintain consistency across products by applying shared patterns, standards, and reusable interaction approaches
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years’ experience in UI/UX design, including experience designing products for the financial industry
- Strong interaction design and problem-solving skills for complex user workflows
- Experience providing user experience design within a fast-paced, Agile process
- Experience with the full software development cycle, from initial concept to detailed design to implementation and delivery to market
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects while maintaining design quality and attention to detail
- Experience with Figma for design, prototyping, creating and using design systems
- A portfolio that demonstrates:
- A strong user-centered design sensibility
- A clear understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices
- A thoughtful approach to designing complex workflows and task flows
- Facility with the experience design process, including user modeling, conceptual understanding, design exploration, through to detailed prototyping and specification for development
SALARY RANGE
$70,000 - $118,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
ABOUT STATE STREET
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
JOB APPLICATION DISCLOSURE
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a UX Product Designer
Frame your degree field carefully
USCIS scrutinizes design roles because some employers accept any bachelor's degree. Target job postings that specify HCI, interaction design, or UX as the required field, not just "a bachelor's degree in any discipline."
Document the specialized nature of your work
Generic design titles raise red flags. Ask your employer to articulate in the H-1B petition why the role requires theoretical and practical application of design systems, usability research, or interaction modeling at a bachelor's level.
Build a portfolio that speaks to business impact
Sponsoring employers need to justify the hire to USCIS. A portfolio showing measurable outcomes, reduced churn, improved conversion, faster task completion, demonstrates the specialized value that supports a specialty occupation argument.
Target companies with established design orgs
Large tech, fintech, and SaaS companies with dedicated design teams sponsor far more consistently than early-stage startups. Established design orgs have petitioned before and understand the LCA filing and H-1B process.
Consider O-1B if you have industry recognition
UX designers with conference speaking credits, published case studies, design awards, or significant open-source contributions may qualify for the O-1B visa, which has no annual cap and no lottery to survive.
Get your credential evaluation done early
If your design degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a NACES-member credential evaluation before interviews. Employers need confirmation your qualification is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's before committing to sponsorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX product designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as human-computer interaction, interaction design, or cognitive science. Roles where any bachelor's degree suffices, regardless of field, are harder to defend. The job description and employer's internal requirements carry significant weight in the petition.
Which visa types are most realistic for UX product designers seeking sponsorship?
H-1B visa is the most common path, though the lottery (around a 25% selection rate in recent cycles) makes it uncertain. E-3 visa is available to Australian citizens and skips the lottery entirely. TN visa applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying design-related degrees. O-1B is an option for designers with documented industry recognition, awards, or a significant professional following.
What degree field do I need for a UX product designer H-1B petition?
Human-computer interaction, interaction design, graphic design, cognitive science, or computer science with a design concentration are the strongest fits. A general business or communications degree is harder to tie to the specialty occupation standard unless your coursework heavily overlapped with UX methodology. If your degree field is a weak match, documented post-degree training or certifications can supplement but rarely substitute.
How do I find UX product designer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, every listing on the platform is from an employer willing to sponsor. That filters out the noise of applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table. Larger tech, healthcare software, and fintech companies tend to have the most active design sponsorship pipelines.
Can a UX product designer switch employers mid-visa without losing status?
Yes, on an H-1B you're protected by portability rules once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days, or as long as your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. On an E-3, you need a new LCA and visa stamp from your new employer before starting work, there's no equivalent portability protection built into the E-3 framework.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored UX Product 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.