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Graphic Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a closely related field. Many studios, agencies, and in-house creative teams sponsor H-1B petitions, though the annual cap and lottery mean timing your job search matters.
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The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
The Graphic Account Manager is responsible for managing all customer graphic needs to be represented as exhibits, tradeshows, corporate events, and public events via visual media. You will work directly with Growth, Delivery, Design, and clients on all graphic needs to ensure execution is correct.
This position will support our Graphic Account group under our Growth (Sales) team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations:
- Dallas, TX
- Orlando, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Chicago, IL
- New Orleans, LA
- Boston, MA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Nashville, TN
- Alexandria, VA
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides graphic budgetary support during RFP process
- Provides graphic technical expertise for the production of all graphics on events
- Participates in site surveys as needed to ensure proper planning of events
- Attend all site visits to become familiar with facility/obtain measurements, offer suggestions on graphic opportunities and materials
- Works with graphic production with providing projections and materials needed
- Supervises show site graphic production to ensure quality control and placement of all graphics
- Develops production priority lists for delivery of graphics
- Completes post show reports regarding all graphic production
Education & Experience
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required
- Working knowledge of all Microsoft software applications
- Skills in using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Minimum of 2-5 years industry experience
PREFERRED:
- Understanding of grand format printing and special event graphics production
- Understanding of graphic production process in order to recommend correct materials for specific applications
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer
The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Salary range of $68,000-$75,000 based upon experience
- Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 7.5% of the base salary
Diversity Commitment
At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
The Graphic Account Manager is responsible for managing all customer graphic needs to be represented as exhibits, tradeshows, corporate events, and public events via visual media. You will work directly with Growth, Delivery, Design, and clients on all graphic needs to ensure execution is correct.
This position will support our Graphic Account group under our Growth (Sales) team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations:
- Dallas, TX
- Orlando, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Chicago, IL
- New Orleans, LA
- Boston, MA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Nashville, TN
- Alexandria, VA
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides graphic budgetary support during RFP process
- Provides graphic technical expertise for the production of all graphics on events
- Participates in site surveys as needed to ensure proper planning of events
- Attend all site visits to become familiar with facility/obtain measurements, offer suggestions on graphic opportunities and materials
- Works with graphic production with providing projections and materials needed
- Supervises show site graphic production to ensure quality control and placement of all graphics
- Develops production priority lists for delivery of graphics
- Completes post show reports regarding all graphic production
Education & Experience
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required
- Working knowledge of all Microsoft software applications
- Skills in using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Minimum of 2-5 years industry experience
PREFERRED:
- Understanding of grand format printing and special event graphics production
- Understanding of graphic production process in order to recommend correct materials for specific applications
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%
What We Offer
The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Salary range of $68,000-$75,000 based upon experience
- Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 7.5% of the base salary
Diversity Commitment
At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Graphic Designer
Verify your portfolio proves specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Graphic Designer petitions because officers sometimes question whether the role requires a specific degree. Frame your portfolio around projects that demanded formal design theory, typography, or UX methodology, not just aesthetic output.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Graphic Designer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're only applying to companies with a proven record of H-1B sponsorship for design positions.
Benchmark your wage against OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting an offer, look up the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered wage must meet at least Level I, and a mismatch stalls LCA certification before USCIS ever sees your petition.
Document your degree equivalency early
If you hold a three-year design degree from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before your employer files. A delayed evaluation is one of the most common reasons H-1B petitions for creative roles miss the April filing window.
Ask about cap-exempt employer alternatives
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round with no lottery. In-house design roles at these employers are an underused path when agency positions are lottery-dependent.
Request premium processing for design contract roles
Many Graphic Designer positions involve project-based contracts with defined start dates. If your employer files under regular processing, a three-to-five month USCIS timeline can cost you the engagement. Premium processing reduces adjudication to 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Graphic Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Graphic Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a directly related field as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS has issued requests for evidence on Graphic Designer petitions where job postings listed the degree as preferred rather than required, so your offer letter and job description must use mandatory degree language explicitly.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for Graphic Designers?
Search Migrate Mate to see employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications specifically for design-related occupation codes. LCA disclosure data from DOL is the most reliable signal of real sponsorship history, because it reflects what employers have actually filed, not just what they claim in a job post.
Can freelance or contract Graphic Designer work count toward my H-1B petition?
H-1B status requires a qualifying employer-employee relationship, so independent freelance work doesn't support a petition. Contract roles through a staffing agency can qualify if the agency is the petitioning employer, maintains day-to-day control, and files the LCA. The end client's site and scope don't eliminate the staffing firm's H-1B obligation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my sponsoring employer eliminates the design team?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before your grace period expires, you can start working immediately upon filing under portability rules, without waiting for approval.
Does my design specialty affect which SOC code my employer files under, and why does it matter?
Yes. USCIS and DOL use SOC codes to determine whether a role meets specialty occupation criteria and to set the required prevailing wage. A UX-focused role may file under a different code than a brand or print designer, affecting both wage level requirements and the strength of the specialty occupation argument. Review your job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for your specific code before your employer files.