Job Role Sponsorship Guide
UX Designer / Product Designer: UK Skilled Worker Sponsorship
SOC Code: 2137Salary: £38,700 – £70,000Technology / Design
Eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Eligible under Skilled Worker route at the £38,700 general threshold or SOC 2137 going rate.
What you must verify for this role
1
Confirm employer holds a current Worker licence — design agencies often do not
2
SOC 2137 covers IT and digital design broadly — confirm the code aligns with your actual job duties
3
Salary at exactly £38,700 in an expensive design market is a red flag — verify the role is genuine
4
Check employer's trading history and client portfolio on Companies House
Where this role is commonly sponsored
Digital design CoS fraud exists. If an offer seems light on role detail, verify independently.
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