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Design Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in design, architecture, or a related field. Employers filing an H-1B for this role must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve the petition.
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Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology.
Director, Design
Location: San Francisco, CA (in office)
Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer
Classification: Full-Time
Travel: To operating locations, Dallas headquarters, and customers as needed
ABOUT COPART
Copart is a global leader in online vehicle auctions and automotive remarketing services. We serve Members across multiple countries through a culture built on integrity, ownership, innovation, operational excellence, and results.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Design team creates intuitive, end-to-end experiences across our digital marketplace and internal platforms. The team works closely with Product, Engineering, Research, Data, Operations, Marketing, and business leaders to understand customer needs, solve complex problems, and deliver experiences that improve how people buy, sell, and work with Copart.
As Director, Design, you will enable teams working on Copart’s most important customer and business initiatives to deliver high-quality, impactful experiences. You will be accountable for how effectively design teams operate by building strong talent, improving collaboration, and raising the quality, consistency, and accessibility of experiences across the organization.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Set the Design Strategy
- Increase team effectiveness by creating clarity, focus, and strong ways of working across Design, Product, Engineering, Research, and business teams.
- Raise the quality and consistency of Copart experiences through thoughtful direction, design critique, shared standards, and a scalable design system.
- Embed customer research, accessibility, usability, prototyping, and design validation into product discovery and delivery practices.
- Establish clear measures for experience quality, adoption, satisfaction, accessibility, and business impact, using insights to guide continuous improvement.
Lead Across the Organization
- Align Product, Design, Engineering, Research, Data, Operations, Marketing, and business leaders around experience priorities and outcomes.
- Communicate customer insights, design rationale, trade-offs, recommendations, and decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Lead, coach, and develop other designers, establishing clear ownership, decision rights, quality standards, and accountability.
- Communicate progress, performance, risks, recommendations, and learnings clearly to senior leadership.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 8+ years of user experience design, including experience leading complex digital products and customer experiences.
- Experience with design systems, platform consistency, accessibility, usability, or experience modernization initiatives.
- Demonstrated success partnering with Product Design, User Research, and Engineering to deliver intuitive, scalable experiences.
- Strong command of product analytics, research methods, experimentation, prioritization, and data-informed decision-making.
- Clear, influential communication and sound judgment with senior technical, design, and business leaders.
- Ability to work from Copart’s San Francisco office and travel to operating locations, Dallas headquarters, and customers as needed.
HOW SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED
- Meeting or beating KPIs set for key initiatives, impact focused!
- Design teams operate with greater clarity, accountability, collaboration, and delivery effectiveness.
- Experience quality and consistency improve across priority customer journeys, digital products, and internal platforms.
- A scalable design system and shared experience standards gain adoption across Product, Design, and Engineering.
- Customer research, accessibility, usability testing, and design validation become standard product practices.
At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.
E-Verify Program Participant: Copart participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-verify Participation
- Right to Work
INTRODUCTION
Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology.
Director, Design
Location: San Francisco, CA (in office)
Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer
Classification: Full-Time
Travel: To operating locations, Dallas headquarters, and customers as needed
ABOUT COPART
Copart is a global leader in online vehicle auctions and automotive remarketing services. We serve Members across multiple countries through a culture built on integrity, ownership, innovation, operational excellence, and results.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Design team creates intuitive, end-to-end experiences across our digital marketplace and internal platforms. The team works closely with Product, Engineering, Research, Data, Operations, Marketing, and business leaders to understand customer needs, solve complex problems, and deliver experiences that improve how people buy, sell, and work with Copart.
As Director, Design, you will enable teams working on Copart’s most important customer and business initiatives to deliver high-quality, impactful experiences. You will be accountable for how effectively design teams operate by building strong talent, improving collaboration, and raising the quality, consistency, and accessibility of experiences across the organization.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Set the Design Strategy
- Increase team effectiveness by creating clarity, focus, and strong ways of working across Design, Product, Engineering, Research, and business teams.
- Raise the quality and consistency of Copart experiences through thoughtful direction, design critique, shared standards, and a scalable design system.
- Embed customer research, accessibility, usability, prototyping, and design validation into product discovery and delivery practices.
- Establish clear measures for experience quality, adoption, satisfaction, accessibility, and business impact, using insights to guide continuous improvement.
Lead Across the Organization
- Align Product, Design, Engineering, Research, Data, Operations, Marketing, and business leaders around experience priorities and outcomes.
- Communicate customer insights, design rationale, trade-offs, recommendations, and decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Lead, coach, and develop other designers, establishing clear ownership, decision rights, quality standards, and accountability.
- Communicate progress, performance, risks, recommendations, and learnings clearly to senior leadership.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 8+ years of user experience design, including experience leading complex digital products and customer experiences.
- Experience with design systems, platform consistency, accessibility, usability, or experience modernization initiatives.
- Demonstrated success partnering with Product Design, User Research, and Engineering to deliver intuitive, scalable experiences.
- Strong command of product analytics, research methods, experimentation, prioritization, and data-informed decision-making.
- Clear, influential communication and sound judgment with senior technical, design, and business leaders.
- Ability to work from Copart’s San Francisco office and travel to operating locations, Dallas headquarters, and customers as needed.
HOW SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED
- Meeting or beating KPIs set for key initiatives, impact focused!
- Design teams operate with greater clarity, accountability, collaboration, and delivery effectiveness.
- Experience quality and consistency improve across priority customer journeys, digital products, and internal platforms.
- A scalable design system and shared experience standards gain adoption across Product, Design, and Engineering.
- Customer research, accessibility, usability testing, and design validation become standard product practices.
At Copart, we are focused on harnessing the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. By embracing diverse perspectives, we open doors to innovation and unleash the full potential of our team. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated, included, and inspired to grow and contribute meaningfully.
E-Verify Program Participant: Copart participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-verify Participation
- Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Design Director
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your role requires a specific degree, not just creative experience. Structure your portfolio to show design systems, strategic direction, and cross-functional leadership that maps to a defined academic discipline.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Design Director openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for design roles. Past LCA filings signal an established H-1B process, reducing the risk of a slow or failed sponsorship.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your job title and location before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL wage level, and a shortfall can delay or sink the LCA certification.
Distinguish your title from non-specialty creative roles
USCIS has challenged petitions for design roles that blend creative and general management duties. Ask hiring managers to ensure the job description emphasizes design strategy, visual systems, or UX architecture rather than generic leadership tasks.
Check O*NET before the cap lottery registration
Review the O*NET occupation profile for Art Directors and related design management roles to confirm your position aligns with a recognized specialty. A mismatch between your duties and the O*NET profile can trigger a Request for Evidence after selection.
Plan your cap-gap window around portfolio seasons
If you're transitioning from OPT, the 60-day grace period and cap-gap rules govern how long you can stay employed between your OPT end date and H-1B activation. Coordinate your start date with your employer's design project cycles to avoid gaps in billable or credited work.
H-1B Visa Design Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as graphic design, industrial design, architecture, or a related discipline. Generic creative director roles that accept any degree may face USCIS scrutiny. The job description must establish that the theoretical and practical application of a specialized body of knowledge is required to perform the duties.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Design Director positions?
Use Migrate Mate to browse Design Director openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which companies have filed for design and creative leadership roles, giving you a concrete signal of sponsorship willingness rather than relying on unverified job postings.
Can a design agency or boutique studio sponsor an H-1B for a Design Director?
Yes, any U.S. employer with an IRS Employer Identification Number can file an H-1B petition, including small agencies and studios. However, smaller employers face closer USCIS scrutiny on financial capacity to pay the prevailing wage. You should confirm the employer has reviewed their payroll records and can document ability to pay before the petition is filed.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers after being sponsored as a Design Director?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through H-1B portability under AC21, which allows you to begin working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not just approved. The new employer must file a new I-129 petition and a fresh LCA certified for the new role, location, and prevailing wage level before you start.
Does the H-1B cap lottery apply to all Design Director sponsorships?
Not always. Design Directors hired by universities, nonprofit research organizations, or government research institutions are cap-exempt and can be sponsored year-round without entering the lottery. For-profit companies and agencies are cap-subject, meaning your employer must register you in the annual USCIS lottery held each March for an October 1 start date.