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Product Design Lead roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Design leadership positions typically satisfy specialty occupation criteria given the advanced degree and cross-functional expertise the role demands.
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Product Design Lead is responsible to oversee and supervise R&D team members. This team may be involved in the research and development of new product designs, improving existing product designs or developing best practices in a functional area. Supervise and mentor team members, and write and conduct performance reviews for their team members. Provide technical guidance, leadership, and support to team to meet project cost, schedule, and performance goals. Effectively communicate design progress to department and senior leadership.
This job is located in Warroad, MN. If you're considering relocating to Warroad, you may be eligible for a relocation benefit package to assist with your move. Marvin offers an extensive relocation benefit package that includes the movement of your household goods, temporary housing, and much more – in addition to a relocation counselor to assist you throughout the entire journey.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE:
- Manage product design activities and schedule. This includes product development, continuous improvement and/or research projects.
- Employ project management skills and best practices that ensure successful project completion.
- Lead research, development, verification and validation of new product designs.
- Provide leadership to design teams to meet project scope and design performance requirements.
- Effectively identify and mitigate project risks.
- Supervise product design team members.
- Partner with Manager on any required performance and disciplinary actions.
- Mentor team members to enhance their design knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Oversee and lead training and development of team members.
- Perform supervisory activities including interviews and performance reviews.
- Communicate product design schedule, status and risks to peers, department leadership and senior leadership.
- Guide and influence cross functional team collaboration with operations, materials, marketing, sales, support, and project managers to achieve project goals.
YOU'RE A GOOD FIT IF YOU HAVE (OR IF YOU CAN):
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) or equivalent required; Master’s degree (M.S.) or advance degree is preferred
- Should have 4+ years of Engineering design and development experience; demonstrated a comprehensive track record of success on multiple complex product development and continuous improvement projects.
- Experience in design and/or manufacturing processes required
- Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite required
- Demonstrated success in leading/developing team members, project management, and business or operation systems required.
- Display a positive demeanor, able to mentor others and encourage team interaction, efficient in leveraging resources from other cross-functional groups
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
SOME OF OUR UNIQUE AND MOST POPULAR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
MARVIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation: $91,000 - $121,000 Annually
JOB OVERVIEW:
Product Design Lead is responsible to oversee and supervise R&D team members. This team may be involved in the research and development of new product designs, improving existing product designs or developing best practices in a functional area. Supervise and mentor team members, and write and conduct performance reviews for their team members. Provide technical guidance, leadership, and support to team to meet project cost, schedule, and performance goals. Effectively communicate design progress to department and senior leadership.
This job is located in Warroad, MN. If you're considering relocating to Warroad, you may be eligible for a relocation benefit package to assist with your move. Marvin offers an extensive relocation benefit package that includes the movement of your household goods, temporary housing, and much more – in addition to a relocation counselor to assist you throughout the entire journey.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE:
- Manage product design activities and schedule. This includes product development, continuous improvement and/or research projects.
- Employ project management skills and best practices that ensure successful project completion.
- Lead research, development, verification and validation of new product designs.
- Provide leadership to design teams to meet project scope and design performance requirements.
- Effectively identify and mitigate project risks.
- Supervise product design team members.
- Partner with Manager on any required performance and disciplinary actions.
- Mentor team members to enhance their design knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Oversee and lead training and development of team members.
- Perform supervisory activities including interviews and performance reviews.
- Communicate product design schedule, status and risks to peers, department leadership and senior leadership.
- Guide and influence cross functional team collaboration with operations, materials, marketing, sales, support, and project managers to achieve project goals.
YOU'RE A GOOD FIT IF YOU HAVE (OR IF YOU CAN):
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) or equivalent required; Master’s degree (M.S.) or advance degree is preferred
- Should have 4+ years of Engineering design and development experience; demonstrated a comprehensive track record of success on multiple complex product development and continuous improvement projects.
- Experience in design and/or manufacturing processes required
- Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite required
- Demonstrated success in leading/developing team members, project management, and business or operation systems required.
- Display a positive demeanor, able to mentor others and encourage team interaction, efficient in leveraging resources from other cross-functional groups
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
SOME OF OUR UNIQUE AND MOST POPULAR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
MARVIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation: $91,000 - $121,000 Annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Product Design Lead
Document your design leadership credentials early
Gather portfolio evidence, performance reviews, and any records showing you've led design systems or cross-functional teams. PERM audits for design roles often scrutinize whether your experience genuinely exceeds a generic bachelor's-level requirement.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 criteria
Product Design Lead roles can qualify under EB-2 if your employer's job requirements specify an advanced degree or its equivalent. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code to confirm the education and experience benchmarks DOL uses during PERM wage and classification review.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Mid-to-large product companies that run in-house immigration programs move faster than those outsourcing case-by-case. Ask recruiters directly whether the company has sponsored PERM cases for design leads before, not just for engineers.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Product Design Lead openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying and hoping. Start your search there to prioritize roles where PERM sponsorship is already established practice.
Negotiate PERM filing timing before accepting an offer
USCIS and DOL processing means your green card priority date depends on when PERM is filed, not when you're hired. Confirm in writing whether your employer will initiate the PERM process within your first year, since delays compound across the multi-year timeline.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, certified on the LCA. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing so a wage-level mismatch doesn't stall your PERM filing later.
Green Card Product Design Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Product Design Lead roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Product Design Lead positions qualify for EB-3 as a professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the employer's job requirements specify an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate a business necessity for that higher standard. Your specific job description and the employer's documented requirements determine which category USCIS adjudicates.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Product Design Lead?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery for most applicants. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for many countries, though processing takes longer. The PERM route requires your employer to complete a formal labor market test before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 immigrant petition, making employer commitment earlier in the process essential.
What makes a Product Design Lead position strong for PERM approval?
PERM approval depends heavily on how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the job description. Roles that specify a degree in a design-related field and require demonstrable leadership over design systems or teams are harder for generalist U.S. applicants to satisfy, which supports the labor market test. Vague requirements like 'any bachelor's degree' invite audit scrutiny, so the job description precision your employer uses matters significantly.
How do I find Product Design Lead jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Product Design Lead openings filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the PERM process for design roles. Cold-applying to roles with no sponsorship track record wastes time at a stage where employer willingness and infrastructure matter as much as your qualifications.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have my green card?
Under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Product Design Leads, a move to a comparable design leadership role at a new company generally satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but USCIS evaluates the comparison on a case-by-case basis.