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Get Access To All JobsThe Apple Industrial Design team is accepting portfolios from curious, passionate, and collaborative industrial designers. We are looking for highly motivated, determined problem-solvers with a rigorous attention to detail. We are interested in seeing work at all levels.
Description
Industrial design engineers are responsible for designing and developing high quality design concepts to drive new Apple products.
Responsibilities:
- Perform hands-on prototyping, without relying solely on virtual design tools, to create design prototypes and refine for mass production
- Uphold Apple's design aesthetics with regards to materials and driving material innovation with key engineering partners
- Evaluate the construction of products and executing product design from concept through to manufacturing
- Sketch alongside other designers throughout the design process to communicate ideas of form, color and material exploration, and experience use cases to multi-functional teams to solve design problems
- Build physical models, including simple paper models, quick prototypes using found and mixed media, 3D prints, and detailed 3D physical models using 2D drawing software and 3D CAD software
- Work with electrical and mechanical design teams to understand engineering constraints and incorporate feedback to ensure successful implementation for mass production
- Collaborate with team members to evaluate design feasibility based on aesthetic appearance, functionality, production materials, costs/methods and marketing
- Contribute to human factors research including product reliability testing, design of the testing protocol, user interviews and provide specific feedback on products
- Collaborate with CAD engineers and CAD Sculptors to resolve design/manufacturing and cosmetic issues with OEM vendors and manufacturers
- Perform on-site collaborative work in confidential labs to understand technical challenges and provide creative solutions, including reviewing 2D and 3D CAD and engineering prototypes, and under regulated lighting conditions to refine materials, color, and finish and provide direction to manufacturing specialists
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Design or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
Must have a body of work that has been produced
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for materials and material exploration
- A healthy obsession with how things are made and how they work
- Deep appreciation for aesthetics
- Radical creativity
- Excellent communication skills
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
The Apple Industrial Design team is accepting portfolios from curious, passionate, and collaborative industrial designers. We are looking for highly motivated, determined problem-solvers with a rigorous attention to detail. We are interested in seeing work at all levels.
Description
Industrial design engineers are responsible for designing and developing high quality design concepts to drive new Apple products.
Responsibilities:
- Perform hands-on prototyping, without relying solely on virtual design tools, to create design prototypes and refine for mass production
- Uphold Apple's design aesthetics with regards to materials and driving material innovation with key engineering partners
- Evaluate the construction of products and executing product design from concept through to manufacturing
- Sketch alongside other designers throughout the design process to communicate ideas of form, color and material exploration, and experience use cases to multi-functional teams to solve design problems
- Build physical models, including simple paper models, quick prototypes using found and mixed media, 3D prints, and detailed 3D physical models using 2D drawing software and 3D CAD software
- Work with electrical and mechanical design teams to understand engineering constraints and incorporate feedback to ensure successful implementation for mass production
- Collaborate with team members to evaluate design feasibility based on aesthetic appearance, functionality, production materials, costs/methods and marketing
- Contribute to human factors research including product reliability testing, design of the testing protocol, user interviews and provide specific feedback on products
- Collaborate with CAD engineers and CAD Sculptors to resolve design/manufacturing and cosmetic issues with OEM vendors and manufacturers
- Perform on-site collaborative work in confidential labs to understand technical challenges and provide creative solutions, including reviewing 2D and 3D CAD and engineering prototypes, and under regulated lighting conditions to refine materials, color, and finish and provide direction to manufacturing specialists
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Design or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
Must have a body of work that has been produced
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for materials and material exploration
- A healthy obsession with how things are made and how they work
- Deep appreciation for aesthetics
- Radical creativity
- Excellent communication skills
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Industrial Designer
Align your portfolio to PERM job requirements
PERM labor certification locks in the specific duties and degree requirements your employer will advertise. Make sure your portfolio demonstrates skills that map precisely to those listed duties, since USCIS will later verify your qualifications match the certified position.
Target manufacturers with active PERM filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search tool for Industrial Designer LCA filings by employer to identify companies already familiar with the PERM process. Firms that have filed repeatedly are far more likely to sponsor new hires than those encountering the process for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate specifically for Industrial Designer roles where employers have verified green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time you spend cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM labor certification.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive specialized experience. If your credentials sit at the bachelor's level with fewer years, position yourself for EB-3 instead to avoid a PERM filing that USCIS later disputes on classification grounds.
Negotiate PERM timeline into your offer letter
Ask your hiring manager to start PERM recruitment within the first six months of employment. Delays often happen because HR deprioritizes the filing after onboarding ends, and a written commitment in your offer protects you from indefinite waiting.
Document foreign design credentials for DOL evaluation
If your industrial design degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before your employer files the PERM application. DOL and USCIS both rely on this evaluation to confirm your foreign qualification meets the position's stated educational requirement.
Green Card Industrial Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Industrial Designer roles typically qualify as specialty occupations for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Industrial design roles generally meet the PERM specialty occupation threshold because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in industrial design, product design, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the role consistently requires that specific degree, so your employer's job description must reflect that standard requirement rather than listing a degree as preferred.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Industrial Designers?
H-1B visa gives you temporary work authorization for up to six years, is subject to an annual lottery, and does not lead to permanent residency on its own. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and results in lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM typically takes one to two years to complete before your I-140 is even filed.
Can I search for Industrial Designer jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Industrial Designer roles by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing whether a company will engage with the PERM process. Targeting employers who have already navigated PERM for similar roles significantly reduces the risk that your sponsorship stalls after you accept an offer.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you leave your employer before your I-140 petition is approved, the entire PERM labor certification is void and your new employer must restart the process from scratch. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to change to a similar role without losing your place in the queue. Discuss this timing with your employer before making any moves.
Does my country of birth affect how long my Industrial Designer green card takes?
Yes. Green card priority dates are tied to your country of birth, not citizenship. EB-3 applicants born in India or China face significant backlogs measured in years because demand from those countries far exceeds the annual per-country allocation. Applicants born in most other countries move through EB-3 at a much faster pace. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin published by the State Department to see your current wait estimate.