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Graphic Designer roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3 when the position requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a temporary status.
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Our Brand Design team is looking for a talented Lead Graphic Designer to help translate Warby Parker’s personality and wit into compelling assets that span our omnichannel experience. In this role, you’ll work closely with other graphic designers, art directors, copywriters, and marketing partners to support design needs from departments across the company. Using your keen eye for detail, fluency in typography, and exceptional organizational skills, you’ll ensure that our vision and brand expression stay consistent, no matter the platform or campaign. You’ll thrive here if you’re a big-picture thinker who’s comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Own and drive large-scale, cross-channel brand initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with broader business and brand strategy—think: collateral, packaging, out-of-home advertising, in-store signage, emails, banner ads, presentations, and more
Translate brand and business objectives into scalable design systems, frameworks, and approaches that enhance consistency and elevate impact across channels
Design with an eye toward warmth and wit, and bring your creative finesse to balance the playfulness, simplicity, and sophistication that define Warby Parker’s brand
Work closely with cross-functional partners across Marketing, Retail, and Product to shape briefs, brainstorm, iterate, drive execution, and ensure delivery of high-impact initiatives
Partner with Brand Design leadership to inform and evolve creative direction, contributing to the development of seasonal campaigns and long-term brand initiatives
Mentor and provide guidance to other designers, helping elevate craft, strengthen execution, and scale best practices across the team
* Live and breathe our brand guidelines, upholding the value of good design within the team and across the company
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A seasoned designer with 7+ years of relevant professional experience in graphic design
Backed by a robust design portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking, versatility across mediums, and a mastery of design fundamentals, typography, and brand systems
A strategic creative who can lead complex, multi-channel initiatives from concept through execution, balancing big-picture thinking with strong attention to detail and managing critical deadlines
An influential communicator who can confidently present work and the creative decisions behind it, align stakeholders, and drive decisions across cross-functional and senior audiences
Experienced at leading or contributing to large-scale, cross-channel brand campaigns, systems, or launches, with a track record of shaping creative direction and informing broader brand and campaign strategy
Well-versed in design, fashion, film, technology, and retail trends, with an understanding of visual history
Fluent in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
Not on the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Illustration skills
Knowledge of video editing and animation software, like AfterEffects, Premiere, or Jitter
* Prior experience with Asana
INTRODUCTION
Our Brand Design team is looking for a talented Lead Graphic Designer to help translate Warby Parker’s personality and wit into compelling assets that span our omnichannel experience. In this role, you’ll work closely with other graphic designers, art directors, copywriters, and marketing partners to support design needs from departments across the company. Using your keen eye for detail, fluency in typography, and exceptional organizational skills, you’ll ensure that our vision and brand expression stay consistent, no matter the platform or campaign. You’ll thrive here if you’re a big-picture thinker who’s comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Own and drive large-scale, cross-channel brand initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with broader business and brand strategy—think: collateral, packaging, out-of-home advertising, in-store signage, emails, banner ads, presentations, and more
Translate brand and business objectives into scalable design systems, frameworks, and approaches that enhance consistency and elevate impact across channels
Design with an eye toward warmth and wit, and bring your creative finesse to balance the playfulness, simplicity, and sophistication that define Warby Parker’s brand
Work closely with cross-functional partners across Marketing, Retail, and Product to shape briefs, brainstorm, iterate, drive execution, and ensure delivery of high-impact initiatives
Partner with Brand Design leadership to inform and evolve creative direction, contributing to the development of seasonal campaigns and long-term brand initiatives
Mentor and provide guidance to other designers, helping elevate craft, strengthen execution, and scale best practices across the team
* Live and breathe our brand guidelines, upholding the value of good design within the team and across the company
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A seasoned designer with 7+ years of relevant professional experience in graphic design
Backed by a robust design portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking, versatility across mediums, and a mastery of design fundamentals, typography, and brand systems
A strategic creative who can lead complex, multi-channel initiatives from concept through execution, balancing big-picture thinking with strong attention to detail and managing critical deadlines
An influential communicator who can confidently present work and the creative decisions behind it, align stakeholders, and drive decisions across cross-functional and senior audiences
Experienced at leading or contributing to large-scale, cross-channel brand campaigns, systems, or launches, with a track record of shaping creative direction and informing broader brand and campaign strategy
Well-versed in design, fashion, film, technology, and retail trends, with an understanding of visual history
Fluent in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
Not on the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Illustration skills
Knowledge of video editing and animation software, like AfterEffects, Premiere, or Jitter
* Prior experience with Asana
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Graphic Designer
Document your degree's field alignment
PERM requires your employer to specify an educational requirement tied to the role. A degree in graphic design, visual communications, or fine arts maps cleanly to the job duties. A general business degree creates delays during DOL review.
Build a portfolio that signals specialty occupation
EB-2 eligibility depends on demonstrating that the role requires specialized knowledge beyond general design skills. Document projects involving brand identity systems, motion graphics, or UX work to show the position demands degree-level expertise.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Studios, in-house creative teams at large corporations, and agencies with dedicated HR infrastructure file PERM regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter graphic designer roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity rather than cold-applying broadly.
Verify your wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for the role and location throughout the PERM process. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter to confirm the employer can legally certify your wage.
Ask about concurrent filing eligibility early
If your priority date is current or your country of birth has no backlog in the EB-3 category, your employer may be able to file the I-140 and I-485 simultaneously. Raise this with HR before the job offer is finalized, not after.
Understand the PERM audit risk for creative roles
DOL audits PERM applications more frequently when job descriptions list subjective requirements like 'creative vision' or 'aesthetic sensibility.' Your employer should phrase duties in measurable, skill-based terms tied to the O*NET occupation profile for graphic designers.
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Find Graphic Designer JobsGraphic Designer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Graphic Designer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Graphic Designer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or when the candidate has specialized credentials that elevate the role above standard practice. Your employer's job description and the actual duties determine which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Graphic Designer?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status tied to a single employer. Unlike the H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, and for some countries the visa queue adds additional wait. The result, however, is permanent.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for design roles?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment process to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices. The employer then files ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For graphic design roles, the job requirements in that form must match what the employer genuinely requires, not an inflated wish list designed to screen out applicants.
How can I find Graphic Designer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by job title and employer sponsorship history to identify companies that have sponsored green cards for creative roles before. This saves significant time compared to screening job postings manually, since most listings don't disclose PERM sponsorship willingness upfront.
Can my employer sponsor my green card if I'm currently on OPT or H-1B status?
Yes. Your current immigration status doesn't prevent an employer from starting the PERM process. If you're on OPT, timing matters because PERM and I-140 processing can outlast your authorized stay, meaning you'll likely need an H-1B or another bridge status to remain work-authorized while the green card case is pending. Plan this sequence with your employer's immigration counsel early.
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