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Senior Game Designer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in game design, computer science, or a related field. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, putting you on a path to permanent U.S. residency rather than a temporary status.
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Chicago, IL, US, 60661
Requisition ID: 19326
Hiring location: Chicago, IL
Employment type: Full-time position through employment contract.
✅ Requirement: Candidates must be fully eligible to work full-time under a local employment contract in Chicago, IL.
Work setup: Hybrid, connected to the local office in Chicago, IL.
IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world-class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.
Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long-term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to customers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here.
What You Will Do
As a Game Producer you will help us create our casino games for a global audience by managing production. This role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering casino games developed by our teams.
- Lead and coordinate digital casino game development projects as the main point of contact.
- Define project vision, scope, and schedule, while providing regular feedback and tracking progress.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure smooth team communication.
- Identify and resolve project blockers, assess risks, and create backup plans when needed.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and aligned with the game vision.
What We're Looking For
- 1-5 years managing casino games or technical projects with 1-5 years of project management experience.
- Proven track record delivering quality products on time; familiar with Agile, localization, and internationalization best practices.
- Strong communication, self-driven, proactive, and independent.
Benefits & Culture
- Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
- Private health insurance for you and your family.
- Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
- Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
- A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.
Ready to level up your career? Your first step starts with applying, let’s see where it leads.
Let’s build games played by millions together!
IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.
At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including skills, experience, education, and geographic location. These factors may result in variation in starting pay. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $70,000–$80,000 annually USD, based on a good-faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. IGT complies with all applicable pay transparency and compensation laws and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.
Base pay is one component of IGT’s total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60661
Requisition ID: 19326
Hiring location: Chicago, IL
Employment type: Full-time position through employment contract.
✅ Requirement: Candidates must be fully eligible to work full-time under a local employment contract in Chicago, IL.
Work setup: Hybrid, connected to the local office in Chicago, IL.
IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world-class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.
Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long-term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to customers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here.
What You Will Do
As a Game Producer you will help us create our casino games for a global audience by managing production. This role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering casino games developed by our teams.
- Lead and coordinate digital casino game development projects as the main point of contact.
- Define project vision, scope, and schedule, while providing regular feedback and tracking progress.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure smooth team communication.
- Identify and resolve project blockers, assess risks, and create backup plans when needed.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and aligned with the game vision.
What We're Looking For
- 1-5 years managing casino games or technical projects with 1-5 years of project management experience.
- Proven track record delivering quality products on time; familiar with Agile, localization, and internationalization best practices.
- Strong communication, self-driven, proactive, and independent.
Benefits & Culture
- Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary.
- Private health insurance for you and your family.
- Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
- Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
- A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.
Ready to level up your career? Your first step starts with applying, let’s see where it leads.
Let’s build games played by millions together!
IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.
At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including skills, experience, education, and geographic location. These factors may result in variation in starting pay. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $70,000–$80,000 annually USD, based on a good-faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. IGT complies with all applicable pay transparency and compensation laws and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.
Base pay is one component of IGT’s total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Game Designer
Document your specialized game design portfolio
PERM requires your employer to show the role demands specific qualifications. Compile a portfolio that ties your design decisions to measurable outcomes, systems expertise, or shipped titles, this evidence supports both the job requirements and your I-140 petition.
Target studios with active PERM filing history
Not every studio has run the PERM process before. Filter your search to employers who have previously sponsored foreign workers for creative or technical roles, since they already understand the DOL audit risk and the recruitment documentation burden.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
For EB-2 eligibility, the Senior Game Designer position must normally require an advanced degree or its equivalent. Review the O*NET occupation profile for game designers to confirm how DOL categorizes the education and experience thresholds for your specific job duties.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to surface game studios and interactive entertainment companies with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers already prepared to run PERM rather than pitching the process from scratch.
Negotiate green card sponsorship timing during the offer stage
Studios often assume PERM starts after a probationary period. Get written clarity on when your employer will file before you sign, because DOL recruitment steps must be completed correctly and any delay pushes back your entire priority date.
Understand how EB-3 backlogs vary by your birth country
EB-3 has no annual cap per se, but per-country limits create wait times that differ significantly depending on your nationality. Check the USCIS visa bulletin before your employer files to calibrate how long the priority date queue will take for you specifically.
Green Card Senior Game Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Game Designer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Senior Game Designer positions typically qualify for EB-3 as a skilled worker role requiring at least a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies when the position normally requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate your credentials are equivalent. The distinction affects your priority date timeline, so your employer's attorney should confirm the classification before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Senior Game Designer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 per year and subject to the annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no cap on EB-3 petitions filed. The trade-off is timeline: the PERM labor certification alone takes six months to a year before USCIS even reviews your I-140, making the overall process longer but permanent.
What does the PERM process require from a game studio employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. This includes job postings, print ads, internal notices, and documentation of every applicant considered and rejected. For a Senior Game Designer position, the employer must define minimum requirements that genuinely match the role rather than being tailored around your background, or DOL may audit the application.
How can I find game studios that sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter game design roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Studios that have previously run PERM for technical or creative roles are far more likely to move quickly once you receive an offer, since they already have immigration counsel, internal HR processes, and an understanding of DOL recruitment documentation requirements.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes. Many Senior Game Designers begin the PERM process while working on H-1B status, and the two are independent tracks. Filing I-140 while on H-1B also lets you use AC21 portability after 180 days of pending adjustment of status, which protects your green card application if you change employers. USCIS allows H-1B extensions beyond six years once your I-140 is approved.