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Graphic Designer roles qualify for H-1B 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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Join one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For"!
Do you like a fast-paced environment that rewards success? Join Kimley-Horn’s growing marketing team and help influence client and project strategy through graphic design. This office-based opportunity is located at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2800, Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101.
Responsibilities
- Design covers, templates, layouts, and supporting graphics for proposals and reports
- Create presentations and multimedia graphics
- Develop before-and-after photo simulations and aerial map exhibits
- Create unique brochures, print and digital brochures, and trade show graphics
- Eblast campaigns and social media graphics
- Large format printing and production
- Thrive as part of a large, creative, and specialized marketing team
- Interact with engineers, project managers, and technical staff
- Work within corporate and client branding guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of corporate and/or agency experience
- Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or similar
- Proficient in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office Suite (Kimley-Horn is a PC-based company)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude and a high sense of personal responsibility
- Flexibility to periodically work outside normal working hours and travel, as required for business needs
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle simultaneous, varied assignments while providing consistent quality and accuracy
- InDesign software for layout of complex documents
- Video filming/editing and/or motion graphics
- Experience with Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, 3DS Max, or Sketchup
- Web design experience – WordPress preferred with HTML / CSS knowledge
Required: Please submit a link to your online portfolio
Salary Range: $75,000 to $83,000; depending on applicable experience
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
INTRODUCTION
Join one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For"!
Do you like a fast-paced environment that rewards success? Join Kimley-Horn’s growing marketing team and help influence client and project strategy through graphic design. This office-based opportunity is located at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2800, Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101.
Responsibilities
- Design covers, templates, layouts, and supporting graphics for proposals and reports
- Create presentations and multimedia graphics
- Develop before-and-after photo simulations and aerial map exhibits
- Create unique brochures, print and digital brochures, and trade show graphics
- Eblast campaigns and social media graphics
- Large format printing and production
- Thrive as part of a large, creative, and specialized marketing team
- Interact with engineers, project managers, and technical staff
- Work within corporate and client branding guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of corporate and/or agency experience
- Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or similar
- Proficient in Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office Suite (Kimley-Horn is a PC-based company)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude and a high sense of personal responsibility
- Flexibility to periodically work outside normal working hours and travel, as required for business needs
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle simultaneous, varied assignments while providing consistent quality and accuracy
- InDesign software for layout of complex documents
- Video filming/editing and/or motion graphics
- Experience with Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, 3DS Max, or Sketchup
- Web design experience – WordPress preferred with HTML / CSS knowledge
Required: Please submit a link to your online portfolio
Salary Range: $75,000 to $83,000; depending on applicable experience
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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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.
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Find Graphic Designer JobsGraphic Designer H-1B Visa: 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.
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