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Lead Graphic Designer green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Per-country backlogs mean your priority date determines when you can adjust status or proceed through consular processing to lawful permanent residency.
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Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Lead Designer within the Titleist Brand Content Studio, you will help shape the visual expression of some of golf's most iconic brands, including Titleist Golf Clubs, Vokey Design Wedges, and Scotty Cameron Putters. Based in our state-of-the-art branded content studio in Oceanside, California, you'll collaborate with a talented team of creatives, marketers, and product experts to bring product stories to life through innovative digital, print, social, retail, and experiential marketing campaigns.
Working closely with creative leadership, you will translate marketing strategies into compelling visual communications that inspire golfers and strengthen consumer engagement. You'll lead the execution of complex creative projects, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, mentor fellow designers, and help establish efficient workflows that support campaign and content development across the organization. Success in this role requires exceptional design craftsmanship, strategic thinking, strong collaboration skills, and an unwavering commitment to creative excellence, brand consistency, and innovation.
This position is being hired as a contract opportunity. There may be potential for future full-time consideration based on performance and business needs.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.
- 8+ years of graphic design experience across digital, print, and large-format media.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro), Figma, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence, strategic thinking, and brand-focused design.
- Experience leading projects from concept through final execution while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Expertise in visual storytelling, typography, file management, and print and digital production, including packaging, large-format graphics, digital advertising, responsive design, and production-ready asset creation.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- General knowledge of the game of golf and willingness to travel up to 10%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working in the sports marketing or golf industry.
- Proficiency in After Effects, Lightroom, and/or Google Web Designer.
Our Commitment to You
At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.
Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Pay Range: $101,727.00-$129,537.00
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.
Interview Preparation Questions
- Tell us about a campaign, product launch, or creative project you're most proud of. What was your role, how did you collaborate with stakeholders, and how did you ensure the final work aligned with both the brand vision and business objectives?
- This role requires balancing creative excellence with the needs of multiple stakeholders and tight timelines. Can you share an example of a project where you managed competing priorities, incorporated feedback from different teams, and successfully delivered a high-quality final product?
EEO and Additional Statements
Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties. Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company. Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us.
Acushnet Company participates is E-Verify.
Global Candidate Privacy Notice
Where Performance Meets Purpose
Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Lead Designer within the Titleist Brand Content Studio, you will help shape the visual expression of some of golf's most iconic brands, including Titleist Golf Clubs, Vokey Design Wedges, and Scotty Cameron Putters. Based in our state-of-the-art branded content studio in Oceanside, California, you'll collaborate with a talented team of creatives, marketers, and product experts to bring product stories to life through innovative digital, print, social, retail, and experiential marketing campaigns.
Working closely with creative leadership, you will translate marketing strategies into compelling visual communications that inspire golfers and strengthen consumer engagement. You'll lead the execution of complex creative projects, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, mentor fellow designers, and help establish efficient workflows that support campaign and content development across the organization. Success in this role requires exceptional design craftsmanship, strategic thinking, strong collaboration skills, and an unwavering commitment to creative excellence, brand consistency, and innovation.
This position is being hired as a contract opportunity. There may be potential for future full-time consideration based on performance and business needs.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.
- 8+ years of graphic design experience across digital, print, and large-format media.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro), Figma, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence, strategic thinking, and brand-focused design.
- Experience leading projects from concept through final execution while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Expertise in visual storytelling, typography, file management, and print and digital production, including packaging, large-format graphics, digital advertising, responsive design, and production-ready asset creation.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- General knowledge of the game of golf and willingness to travel up to 10%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working in the sports marketing or golf industry.
- Proficiency in After Effects, Lightroom, and/or Google Web Designer.
Our Commitment to You
At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.
Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Pay Range: $101,727.00-$129,537.00
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.
Interview Preparation Questions
- Tell us about a campaign, product launch, or creative project you're most proud of. What was your role, how did you collaborate with stakeholders, and how did you ensure the final work aligned with both the brand vision and business objectives?
- This role requires balancing creative excellence with the needs of multiple stakeholders and tight timelines. Can you share an example of a project where you managed competing priorities, incorporated feedback from different teams, and successfully delivered a high-quality final product?
EEO and Additional Statements
Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties. Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company. Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us.
Acushnet Company participates is E-Verify.
Global Candidate Privacy Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Graphic Designer
Align your portfolio to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Structure your portfolio around skills that are demonstrably specialized, such as motion graphics, brand identity systems, or interactive design, so your credentials clearly support the job description used in the labor certification.
Verify your degree meets EB-2 standards
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals or those with a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If your design degree is a three-year credential from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before your employer begins the PERM process.
Search employers with active green card filings
Target in-house design teams at companies that have sponsored employment-based green cards before. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by role and location, letting you focus applications on organizations already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Confirm the job description matches O*NET
DOL auditors cross-reference PERM job descriptions against standard occupation definitions. Ask your employer's immigration counsel to map your Lead Graphic Designer duties to the O*NET profile for Graphic Designers before filing, reducing the risk of a PERM audit or denial on job description grounds.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for the role and location. Run the job title and your work city through the OFLC Wage Search before you sign an offer letter, so you know whether the proposed salary supports a compliant PERM filing.
Understand priority dates before you change jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your approved I-140 priority date can also transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition, so confirm both conditions with USCIS guidance before switching roles mid-process.
Green Card Lead Graphic Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Lead Graphic Designer role qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive design experience. EB-3 covers the role when it requires a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled work experience. Your employer's immigration counsel typically chooses the category that best matches the job description and your credentials, since the category affects processing strategy and priority dates.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship is a path to permanent residence, not temporary status. For Lead Graphic Designer roles, the employer must first complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before their priority date becomes current.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a job in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. These are two distinct rules, and both conditions matter depending on where you are in the adjustment of status timeline.
How do I find Lead Graphic Designer jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by job title and location. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM filings for design roles significantly reduces the time you spend educating recruiters about the process and increases the likelihood your employer already has immigration counsel in place.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for a graphic design role in practice?
DOL requires the employer to conduct a genuine recruitment effort and demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected without lawful reason. For creative roles like Lead Graphic Designer, this typically means posting the position on specific job boards, in a Sunday newspaper, and through additional recruitment steps over a set period before the PERM application is filed.