Green Card Head Of Design Jobs
Head of Design roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled candidates with a bachelor's degree. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you permanently. Portfolio strength and degree field alignment both affect how your petition is classified.
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The Sr. Director, Head of Brand Design will lead the execution and evolution of the brand’s visual identity in all channels through a design lens. This senior creative leader will define and drive design strategy—spanning retail, digital, social, and packaging touchpoints—ensuring cohesion, craft, and innovation across every consumer-facing expression of the brand. This role will oversee the brand and design vision from ideation to execution.
Design Strategy & Brand Vision
- Define and execute a holistic design vision aligned with long-term brand strategy and marketing goals.
- Champion design concepts that authentically connect with the customer across print and digital platforms.
- Translate seasonal campaign direction into a unified 360° brand experience.
- Leverage consumer and cultural insights to inform creative decisions that drive engagement and deepen brand connection.
- Lead design innovation by exploring emerging trends, new formats, and timeless craft to keep the brand relevant and elevated.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner with Brand Marketing, Digital, Photo and Visual teams to ensure design direction supports business goals and strengthens brand distinction.
- Collaborate with external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns that uphold brand integrity and inspire meaningful consumer action.
- Encourage cross-functional alignment between design execution, marketing strategy, and brand storytelling.
- Partner with creative production teams to implement efficient processes that enable high-quality, impactful output.
Team Leadership & Development
- Build and inspire a world-class design organization through mentorship and empowerment, attracting and retaining exceptional talent with a focus on growth, curiosity, and collaboration.
- Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule.
- Travel required for photo shoots and between office locations.
Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
EDUCATION LEVEL
Education Details
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Design or Advertising (Required)
Experience
Experience Details
- 8+ years of progressive design direction experience within luxury fashion, lifestyle, apparel, or agency environments (Required).
- Proven track record executing integrated creative campaigns across multiple channels with exceptional craft and consistency (Required).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Technical Proficiency
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Figma, Capture One, Keynote, and G-Suite.
- Expertise in design and digital best practices with a strong understanding of omnichannel marketing.
- Exceptional eye for typography, composition, and detail with an innovative, forward-thinking creative sensibility.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Experience developing and mentoring diverse, high-performing creative teams.
- Strong ability to build trust and alignment across internal partners and external agencies.
- Thrives in ambiguity; challenges convention and continuously evolves their approach in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating elevated branding, campaign development, typography, and print expertise.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Available and able to travel for photoshoots.
- Monthly travel to Charlotte required.
Accessibility Guidelines:
Belkcareers.com is committed to making the online application experience easy and accessible to individuals with disabilities. We are constantly making improvements to comply with the spirit of the "Americans with Disabilities Act," and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. If any of the information on the belkcareers.com website is not accessible to you due to a disability, please contact us via email at HRSharedServices@Belk.com. Please provide the location of the inaccessible information and the format you wish to have the information presented and we will be happy to send it to you, either via your email address or a separate mailing address you provide. If you prefer, you may contact one of our friendly Shared Services representatives at 1-800-588-3700 and we will be happy to assist you with the application process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Belk is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, hair style, hair texture, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Pay Range
$170,000 - $190,000
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
INTRODUCTION
The Sr. Director, Head of Brand Design will lead the execution and evolution of the brand’s visual identity in all channels through a design lens. This senior creative leader will define and drive design strategy—spanning retail, digital, social, and packaging touchpoints—ensuring cohesion, craft, and innovation across every consumer-facing expression of the brand. This role will oversee the brand and design vision from ideation to execution.
Design Strategy & Brand Vision
- Define and execute a holistic design vision aligned with long-term brand strategy and marketing goals.
- Champion design concepts that authentically connect with the customer across print and digital platforms.
- Translate seasonal campaign direction into a unified 360° brand experience.
- Leverage consumer and cultural insights to inform creative decisions that drive engagement and deepen brand connection.
- Lead design innovation by exploring emerging trends, new formats, and timeless craft to keep the brand relevant and elevated.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner with Brand Marketing, Digital, Photo and Visual teams to ensure design direction supports business goals and strengthens brand distinction.
- Collaborate with external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns that uphold brand integrity and inspire meaningful consumer action.
- Encourage cross-functional alignment between design execution, marketing strategy, and brand storytelling.
- Partner with creative production teams to implement efficient processes that enable high-quality, impactful output.
Team Leadership & Development
- Build and inspire a world-class design organization through mentorship and empowerment, attracting and retaining exceptional talent with a focus on growth, curiosity, and collaboration.
- Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule.
- Travel required for photo shoots and between office locations.
Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
EDUCATION LEVEL
Education Details
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Design or Advertising (Required)
Experience
Experience Details
- 8+ years of progressive design direction experience within luxury fashion, lifestyle, apparel, or agency environments (Required).
- Proven track record executing integrated creative campaigns across multiple channels with exceptional craft and consistency (Required).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Technical Proficiency
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Figma, Capture One, Keynote, and G-Suite.
- Expertise in design and digital best practices with a strong understanding of omnichannel marketing.
- Exceptional eye for typography, composition, and detail with an innovative, forward-thinking creative sensibility.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Experience developing and mentoring diverse, high-performing creative teams.
- Strong ability to build trust and alignment across internal partners and external agencies.
- Thrives in ambiguity; challenges convention and continuously evolves their approach in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating elevated branding, campaign development, typography, and print expertise.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Available and able to travel for photoshoots.
- Monthly travel to Charlotte required.
Accessibility Guidelines:
Belkcareers.com is committed to making the online application experience easy and accessible to individuals with disabilities. We are constantly making improvements to comply with the spirit of the "Americans with Disabilities Act," and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. If any of the information on the belkcareers.com website is not accessible to you due to a disability, please contact us via email at HRSharedServices@Belk.com. Please provide the location of the inaccessible information and the format you wish to have the information presented and we will be happy to send it to you, either via your email address or a separate mailing address you provide. If you prefer, you may contact one of our friendly Shared Services representatives at 1-800-588-3700 and we will be happy to assist you with the application process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Belk is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, hair style, hair texture, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Pay Range
$170,000 - $190,000
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Head Of Design
Align your portfolio to PERM job requirements
PERM requires your employer to define the role's minimum requirements before filing. Make sure your portfolio and credentials match those stated minimums exactly, because DOL audits flag discrepancies between advertised requirements and the sponsored worker's actual background.
Verify your degree field supports EB-2 eligibility
EB-2 requires an advanced degree directly related to the position. A Head of Design role typically maps to graphic design, visual communication, or human-computer interaction. If your degree is in an adjacent field, gather employer letters documenting how it meets the specialty requirement.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that hires designers sponsors green cards. Use Migrate Mate to filter Head of Design openings by employers who have filed PERM applications, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Ask about priority date strategy during offer negotiations
EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for many nationalities, but priority dates for EB-2 from India and China move slowly. Confirm before accepting an offer whether your employer will file under EB-2, EB-3, or both to protect your place in the queue.
Prepare a comprehensive credential package before PERM begins
Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations for foreign credentials, and a detailed employment history covering all prior design roles. USCIS and DOL both review this documentation during the I-140 stage, and gaps can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Use O*NET to confirm specialty occupation classification
The O*NET occupation profile for art directors and design managers specifies the education and skill requirements DOL uses when evaluating PERM applications. Cross-referencing your job description against O*NET helps your employer write a petition that withstands audit.
Green Card Head Of Design: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Design role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It can qualify for either, depending on how your employer structures the job requirements. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or its equivalent in a directly related field such as design or visual communication. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Some employers file both petitions simultaneously to hedge against priority date movement.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Head of Design role?
H-1B visa grants temporary status with a six-year maximum and an annual lottery. PERM-based sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, followed by I-140 adjudication and adjustment of status, making the total timeline significantly longer than an H-1B approval.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need official transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed record of every design or creative leadership role you've held. If you're claiming equivalent experience in place of a degree, gather signed employer letters that specifically quantify your years of specialized work and the skills applied.
How can I find Head of Design jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Search for roles using Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by employers with verified PERM filing history. This removes the uncertainty of applying to companies that haven't sponsored before, and lets you focus your outreach on design teams where the sponsorship conversation is already familiar to HR and legal counsel.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card if I'm currently on H-1B as a designer?
Yes. Your employer can file a PERM application while you remain on H-1B status. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or your case has been pending for 180 days, you can change roles or employers without losing your place in the green card queue, provided the new position is in the same or similar occupational category.