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Game Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in game design, computer science, or a related field. Studios and publishers file LCAs with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your offer around the April lottery window is critical.
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Get Access To All JobsThe Miami HEAT Game Operations department is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, responsible, and dependable Game Presentation Assistant for the 2026/27 Miami HEAT season. As an assistant, you will collaborate with all areas of Game Operations and off-site events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: game day activation support, special event coordination, inventory tracking, and Jr. HEAT camps/clinics.
Responsibilities
- Assist Game Presentation with game night duties, including implementing in-game promotions and coordinating game-to-game contestants.
- Collaborate with department staff on setup and breakdown of events, such as pre-game and post-game activations, auditions, and other special events.
- Work with HOOP Troop and Burnie in preparation for game day setup, community events, and other related events.
- Support all Jr. HEAT camps, clinics, and events. Set up, prepare, and break down.
- Track and maintain HEAT marketing inventory. Sustain the cleanliness of the marketing cages, as well as the marketing trailer.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take direction, meet deadlines, support multiple high-level positions, and balance multiple tasks.
- Must be available to work all HEAT home games, select weekend events, and evenings as needed.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Enrolled in a college or university or graduated from a 4-year accredited college/university.
- Heavy lifting of 50+ pounds will be required at times.
- Marketing, event planning, and project management experience preferred.
- Fluent in Spanish is a plus.
- Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
- Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Strong teamwork aptitude required.
- Strong customer service skills required.
- The ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
- Stand/Sit/Walk for long periods of time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFWP
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Miami HEAT Game Operations department is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, responsible, and dependable Game Presentation Assistant for the 2026/27 Miami HEAT season. As an assistant, you will collaborate with all areas of Game Operations and off-site events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: game day activation support, special event coordination, inventory tracking, and Jr. HEAT camps/clinics.
Responsibilities
- Assist Game Presentation with game night duties, including implementing in-game promotions and coordinating game-to-game contestants.
- Collaborate with department staff on setup and breakdown of events, such as pre-game and post-game activations, auditions, and other special events.
- Work with HOOP Troop and Burnie in preparation for game day setup, community events, and other related events.
- Support all Jr. HEAT camps, clinics, and events. Set up, prepare, and break down.
- Track and maintain HEAT marketing inventory. Sustain the cleanliness of the marketing cages, as well as the marketing trailer.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take direction, meet deadlines, support multiple high-level positions, and balance multiple tasks.
- Must be available to work all HEAT home games, select weekend events, and evenings as needed.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Enrolled in a college or university or graduated from a 4-year accredited college/university.
- Heavy lifting of 50+ pounds will be required at times.
- Marketing, event planning, and project management experience preferred.
- Fluent in Spanish is a plus.
- Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
- Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Strong teamwork aptitude required.
- Strong customer service skills required.
- The ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
- Stand/Sit/Walk for long periods of time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFWP
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Game Designer
Verify your degree field matches
USCIS scrutinizes Game Designer petitions closely because the degree-to-role connection isn't always obvious. A portfolio of shipped titles paired with a degree in interactive media, computer science, or digital arts strengthens the specialty occupation case significantly.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description
Pull the official Game Designer occupation profile from O*NET before negotiations start. Employers whose job descriptions align with the O*NET task list face fewer Requests for Evidence from USCIS on specialty occupation grounds.
Target studios with cap-exempt research partnerships
Universities, nonprofit research labs, and certain government-affiliated game studios are cap-exempt. A contract role at a studio partnered with an accredited institution can get you H-1B status outside the lottery entirely.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing. DOL assigns wage levels one through four, and accepting a Level I offer at a high-cost market studio can complicate your LCA certification.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Game Designer roles on Migrate Mate to see studios and publishers with documented LCA filing history. This cuts prospecting time and focuses your applications on employers who have already navigated the H-1B process for this role type.
Confirm your employer files before cap registration opens
H-1B registrations open in March and USCIS selects electronically. If your offer letter arrives in May, you'll wait until the next cycle. Negotiate a start date that aligns with October 1, the earliest a selected H-1B petition can take effect.
H-1B Visa Game Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Game Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but USCIS evaluates this on a case-by-case basis. The employer must show the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like game design, computer science, or interactive media. Roles blending design with systems, narrative, or technical disciplines typically qualify, while generalist or junior titles with no formal degree requirement can draw Requests for Evidence.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Game Designers?
Major console and PC publishers, mobile studios, game engine developers, and simulation companies with established HR infrastructure are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Game Designer roles. Indie studios sponsor less frequently because the petition process requires legal fees and DOL compliance that smaller teams find burdensome. Use Migrate Mate to identify studios with active LCA filing history for this role type.
How does the H-1B lottery affect a Game Designer job search timeline?
USCIS accepts H-1B registrations each March and conducts a random selection. If selected, your employer files a full petition and the earliest work start date is October 1 of that year. You should target offers between November and February to give your employer enough runway to prepare the LCA and petition before the March registration window opens.
Can a Game Designer on OPT work for multiple studios simultaneously on H-1B?
On H-1B you're authorized to work only for the petitioning employer at the location and wage listed on the approved petition. Working concurrently for a second studio requires a separate H-1B petition from that employer. Freelance or contract arrangements with studios outside your petition are not permitted unless a concurrent petition is filed and approved by USCIS.
What documentation should a Game Designer prepare before an H-1B petition is filed?
You'll need official transcripts showing a qualifying degree, a current resume detailing shipped titles and role-specific responsibilities, and any professional certifications in game engines or design tools. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. Your employer's attorney will use these to build the specialty occupation argument for the I-129 petition.