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Game Designer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in game design, computer science, or a related field. The PERM labor certification process requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf.
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Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60661
Requisition ID: 19326
Hiring location: Chicago, IL
Employment type: Full-time position through employment contract.
✅ Requirement: Candidates must be fully eligible to work full-time under a local employment contract in Chicago, IL.
Work setup: Hybrid, connected to the local office in Chicago, IL.
IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world-class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.
Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long-term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to customers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here.
What You Will Do
As a Game Producer you will help us create our casino games for a global audience by managing production. This role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering casino games developed by our teams.
- Lead and coordinate digital casino game development projects as the main point of contact.
- Define project vision, scope, and schedule, while providing regular feedback and tracking progress.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure smooth team communication.
- Identify and resolve project blockers, assess risks, and create backup plans when needed.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and aligned with the game vision.
What We're Looking For
- 1-5 years managing casino games or technical projects with 1-5 years of project management experience.
- Proven track record delivering quality products on time; familiar with Agile, localization, and internationalization best practices.
- Strong communication, self-driven, proactive, and independent.
Benefits & Culture
- Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
- Private health insurance for you and your family.
- Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
- Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
- A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.
Ready to level up your career? Your first step starts with applying, let’s see where it leads.
Let’s build games played by millions together!
IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.
At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including skills, experience, education, and geographic location. These factors may result in variation in starting pay. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $70,000–$80,000 annually USD, based on a good-faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. IGT complies with all applicable pay transparency and compensation laws and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.
Base pay is one component of IGT’s total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Game Designer
Document your portfolio as credential evidence
USCIS adjudicators assess whether your role meets specialty occupation standards. Organize shipped titles, design documents, and credited work by your name before applying, so your employer can reference them during PERM and I-140 preparation.
Target studios with existing PERM filing history
Studios that have sponsored foreign Game Designers before already have counsel, internal HR workflows, and PERM audit experience. Use Migrate Mate to filter Game Designer roles at employers with active green card sponsorship history, cutting your search time significantly.
Clarify your EB category before accepting an offer
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in game design. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Confirm which category your credentials support before your employer's attorney files, since switching categories restarts the PERM clock.
Understand how PERM job duties affect your daily role
The PERM labor certification locks in a specific job description. If your studio later shifts your responsibilities, for instance moving you from level design to systems design, it can jeopardize your green card petition and may require refiling under a revised description.
Check DOL prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location throughout the green card process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your Game Designer role before negotiating, so you know the floor your offer must clear.
Ask about priority date protection during studio acquisitions
Game studios are frequently acquired. If your sponsoring employer is bought or merges before your I-485 is approved, your priority date may be preserved under AC21 portability rules, but only if your petition has been approved for 180 days and the new role is in the same occupational classification.
Green Card Game Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Game Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for green card purposes?
Yes, Game Designer positions typically qualify when the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in game design, computer science, interactive media, or a directly related field. The employer must show this degree requirement is standard for the position, not just preferred, throughout the PERM labor certification and I-140 petition process.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for Game Designers?
The EB-3 green card has no annual cap at the petition level and results in permanent residency rather than temporary status. Unlike the H-1B lottery, PERM sponsorship is employer-driven, begins with a DOL labor market test, and proceeds to an I-140 petition and then adjustment of status or consular processing. The overall timeline is longer, often two to five years, but the outcome is a permanent green card rather than a renewable visa.
Where can I find Game Designer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Game Designer roles specifically filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, saving you from manually screening studios that have never filed PERM applications. Standard job boards don't surface this data, so starting with a platform built around sponsorship filtering is more efficient than applying broadly and asking about green cards later in the process.
Can I switch to a different studio while my green card is pending?
You can port your green card petition to a new employer under AC21 portability rules if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, and the new Game Designer role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Changing studios before those thresholds are met typically requires the new employer to start a fresh PERM filing.
Does my country of birth affect how long green card sponsorship takes as a Game Designer?
Yes. Nationals born in India and China face significantly longer waits due to per-country annual limits on employment-based visas, even after the I-140 is approved. Nationals from most other countries can often reach the front of the EB-3 queue within one to two years of I-140 approval. Your priority date, established when PERM is filed with DOL, determines your place in the queue.