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Director Of Product Design roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL. Design leadership positions typically meet specialty occupation standards, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in design, HCI, or a related field. Sponsorship converts a temporary work authorization into permanent U.S. residency.
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Adobe is growing its Design team focused on core asset management and collaboration experiences that help individuals and enterprises organize, use, and share creative assets. This role offers the chance to shape innovative solutions across Adobe’s portfolio, including tools for brand governance, asset libraries, and collaborative workflows used by millions worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced, innovative Director to lead a distributed team of world-class designers. You will guide strategic challenges, help teams deliver strong results, and shape the future of asset and collaboration experiences in an AI-first world where intelligence, automation, and human creativity drive scalable workflows.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify new business opportunities and turn strategy into execution, shaping roadmaps and long-term investments.
- Set a high bar for design excellence and lead team operations to deliver high-quality work with measurable customer and business impact.
- Foster a collaborative, trust-based environment that builds strong cross-team alignment on key experiences.
- Lead AI-powered and agentic workflows, exploring how conversational UI, intelligence, and generative systems transform collaboration and asset use.
- Build and scale a high-performing design organization by shaping team structure, operating models, and culture to meet evolving business needs.
- Champion creativity and innovation through experimentation, prototyping, and iteration, and help evolve design practices for the AI era.
- Represent the team to partners and senior leaders with clear communication and compelling storytelling.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience leading design within a matrixed organization, and a proven track record of success influencing across multiple teams.
- A deep understanding of creative workflows, ideally within asset management and the creation and consumption of on-brand content or a related domain.
- Highly agile player who thrives in ambiguity and can drive progress, build alignment, and adapt to evolving platform strategies, shifting priorities, and emerging technologies.
- High ownership leader who can balance strategic vision with execution rigor and can easily navigate both altitudes.
- Strong systems thinking capable of crafting scalable, composable experiences across complex, interconnected platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to clearly articulate complex ideas to different audiences and levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated experience building a mature team, mentoring and fostering an inclusive environment that empowers designers to innovate and deliver impactful work.
ABOUT ADOBE
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
COMPENSATION
- Expected Pay Range: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $175,600 - $327,800 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
In California, the pay range for this position is $226,400 - $327,800.
At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
STATE-SPECIFIC NOTICES
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
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.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.
At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.
INTRODUCTION
Adobe is growing its Design team focused on core asset management and collaboration experiences that help individuals and enterprises organize, use, and share creative assets. This role offers the chance to shape innovative solutions across Adobe’s portfolio, including tools for brand governance, asset libraries, and collaborative workflows used by millions worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced, innovative Director to lead a distributed team of world-class designers. You will guide strategic challenges, help teams deliver strong results, and shape the future of asset and collaboration experiences in an AI-first world where intelligence, automation, and human creativity drive scalable workflows.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify new business opportunities and turn strategy into execution, shaping roadmaps and long-term investments.
- Set a high bar for design excellence and lead team operations to deliver high-quality work with measurable customer and business impact.
- Foster a collaborative, trust-based environment that builds strong cross-team alignment on key experiences.
- Lead AI-powered and agentic workflows, exploring how conversational UI, intelligence, and generative systems transform collaboration and asset use.
- Build and scale a high-performing design organization by shaping team structure, operating models, and culture to meet evolving business needs.
- Champion creativity and innovation through experimentation, prototyping, and iteration, and help evolve design practices for the AI era.
- Represent the team to partners and senior leaders with clear communication and compelling storytelling.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience leading design within a matrixed organization, and a proven track record of success influencing across multiple teams.
- A deep understanding of creative workflows, ideally within asset management and the creation and consumption of on-brand content or a related domain.
- Highly agile player who thrives in ambiguity and can drive progress, build alignment, and adapt to evolving platform strategies, shifting priorities, and emerging technologies.
- High ownership leader who can balance strategic vision with execution rigor and can easily navigate both altitudes.
- Strong systems thinking capable of crafting scalable, composable experiences across complex, interconnected platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to clearly articulate complex ideas to different audiences and levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated experience building a mature team, mentoring and fostering an inclusive environment that empowers designers to innovate and deliver impactful work.
ABOUT ADOBE
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
COMPENSATION
- Expected Pay Range: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $175,600 - $327,800 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
In California, the pay range for this position is $226,400 - $327,800.
At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
STATE-SPECIFIC NOTICES
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
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.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.
At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director Of Product Design
Document your design leadership credentials early
Compile a portfolio of shipped products, team org charts you've led, and measurable business outcomes before applying. PERM audits for Director-level roles often scrutinize whether the position genuinely requires advanced design expertise, so your documentation needs to reflect that.
Target companies with active PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find Director Of Product Design roles at employers who have sponsored green cards before. Prior PERM activity signals that HR and legal teams already have the infrastructure to run the labor certification process without delays.
Understand the EB-2 advanced degree requirement for your role
EB-2 sponsorship requires either a U.S. master's degree or a foreign equivalent. A three-year bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive design leadership can satisfy the USCIS advanced degree standard for director-level positions.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer terms
Ask the hiring manager to confirm PERM sponsorship is included in your offer before signing. Director roles often have more negotiating leverage than individual contributor positions, so requesting a clear timeline for I-140 filing is a reasonable condition of acceptance.
Verify your job duties align with O*NET classifications
PERM filings require the employer to match your position to a specific DOL occupational code. Review the O*NET profile for Art Directors and related design leadership roles to confirm your actual day-to-day duties map to the description used in the labor certification.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your prevailing wage
DOL sets the prevailing wage your employer must pay during PERM for Director Of Product Design roles based on location and experience level. Run an OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so your offered salary meets or exceeds the threshold and avoids a wage-based PERM denial.
Green Card Director Of Product Design: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director Of Product Design role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Director Of Product Design positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require a bachelor's degree at minimum and typically an advanced degree or equivalent in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. If your degree is in an unrelated field, EB-3 is an alternative pathway as long as your employer can document the skilled-worker requirements through the PERM process.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a product design director?
An H-1B visa gives you temporary status in two- or three-year increments tied to a single employer, while a green card is permanent and not subject to annual cap lotteries at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. PERM-based green card sponsorship takes longer overall, often two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than continued temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Director Of Product Design?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For director-level design positions, this typically includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notifications. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How do I find Director Of Product Design jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Director Of Product Design roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Many general job boards don't surface PERM history, so filtering by employers who have previously filed PERM applications saves time and connects you directly with companies that have the legal infrastructure to sponsor your permanent residency.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file PERM regardless of your current work authorization status, and starting early is common since the green card process runs parallel to your existing authorization. If you're on H-1B, AC21 portability rules allow you to change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, without restarting the process from scratch.