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Production 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 with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the process early is critical for foreign professionals in this role.
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Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Position is responsible for designing, producing and delivering on time all the work assigned to the company’s in-house Advertising Department.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Work on all print related projects assigned from the Advertising Department
- Work with Sr. Director and Project Managers to complete and meet deadlines on assigned projects
- Communicate regularly with Sr. Director on job progress and to clarify questions to facilitate a smooth project flow
- Receive job requests from Project Managers, review project information from SILA (In-House Project Management Software) and handle as appropriate
- Stay up to date on software and design trends
- Depending on project, design and follow through on production completion
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is mandatory
- Fundamental working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Experience in Advertising/Print; agency experience a plus
- Experience in design/ resizing for ads, packaging, layout design, branding and logo design, OOH, POP and tradeshow design
- Retouching and web experience a plus
- Must be comfortable with a Mac environment
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline driven environment
- Good communication/ time management skills mandatory
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills & able to understand priorities of tasks
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Design/Visual Communication
- 3 years+ graphic design experience in a corporate environment
- Experience in and knowledge of design process
- Experience in and knowledge of production process
The pay range for this role is $85,000-$95,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Position is responsible for designing, producing and delivering on time all the work assigned to the company’s in-house Advertising Department.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Work on all print related projects assigned from the Advertising Department
- Work with Sr. Director and Project Managers to complete and meet deadlines on assigned projects
- Communicate regularly with Sr. Director on job progress and to clarify questions to facilitate a smooth project flow
- Receive job requests from Project Managers, review project information from SILA (In-House Project Management Software) and handle as appropriate
- Stay up to date on software and design trends
- Depending on project, design and follow through on production completion
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is mandatory
- Fundamental working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Experience in Advertising/Print; agency experience a plus
- Experience in design/ resizing for ads, packaging, layout design, branding and logo design, OOH, POP and tradeshow design
- Retouching and web experience a plus
- Must be comfortable with a Mac environment
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline driven environment
- Good communication/ time management skills mandatory
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills & able to understand priorities of tasks
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Design/Visual Communication
- 3 years+ graphic design experience in a corporate environment
- Experience in and knowledge of design process
- Experience in and knowledge of production process
The pay range for this role is $85,000-$95,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Production Designer
Document your design portfolio for PERM
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for your exact role. Compile a portfolio showing specialized skills in production design that justify the specific job requirements, making the recruitment test easier to defend if DOL audits the application.
Verify your degree meets EB-2 or EB-3 thresholds
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in production design. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or two years of skilled-worker experience. Confirm your credentials align before your employer files, since reclassifying mid-process delays everything.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search for Production Designer roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on studios, agencies, and broadcasters that have already committed to sponsoring foreign workers through the PERM process.
Ask employers about prevailing wage determination timing
Before PERM is filed, your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search. For Production Designer roles, wage levels vary significantly by metro market. Confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds the certified wage level to avoid a later PERM denial.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when adjustment of status or consular processing can proceed. If you're from a high-demand country like India or China, check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly, since backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3 can extend your wait significantly.
Use O*NET to align your job description with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties your sponsorship to a specific occupation definition. Review the Production Designer occupation profile on O*NET to ensure your job duties and minimum requirements match what DOL expects, reducing the risk of an audit or denial during the recruitment test phase.
Green Card Production Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Production Designer get green card sponsorship, and which EB category applies?
Yes. Production Designers typically qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, or under EB-3 if it requires a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled-worker experience. Your employer chooses the category when filing PERM with the Department of Labor, so the job description's minimum requirements must align with the chosen category from the start.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Production Designers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every three years, with no path to permanent residence built in. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. It involves PERM labor certification with DOL, an I-140 petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There's no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean priority-date backlogs can apply depending on your nationality.
What is the PERM recruitment test, and how does it affect Production Designer roles?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test before filing, advertising the Production Designer position through DOL-prescribed channels and documenting that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected without lawful reason. For specialized roles in film, television, or advertising production, the employer must set minimum requirements that genuinely reflect the job, since overly tailored requirements can trigger a DOL audit.
How do I find Production Designer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can search specifically for Production Designer roles at studios, agencies, and media companies that have already committed to sponsoring foreign workers. This saves time you'd otherwise spend screening employers who may be open to hiring but have never navigated the PERM process.
Can I change employers after my Production Designer green card is in progress?
AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. If you move before that threshold, your PERM and I-140 generally cannot transfer, and the new employer must restart the process. A previously approved I-140 can allow you to carry over your priority date if the new employer files a new I-140 on your behalf.