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Head of Design roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Most openings come from mid-size to enterprise tech, fintech, and consumer product companies with active LCA filing histories. No lottery exemptions apply, but cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofits do hire for this role.
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Glean is the Work AI platform that helps everyone work smarter with AI. What began as the industry’s most advanced enterprise search has evolved into a full-scale Work AI ecosystem, powering intelligent Search, an AI Assistant, and scalable AI agents on one secure, open platform. With over 100 enterprise SaaS connectors, flexible LLM choice, and robust APIs, Glean gives organizations the infrastructure to govern, scale, and customize AI across their entire business - without vendor lock-in or costly implementation cycles.
At its core, Glean is redefining how enterprises find, use, and act on knowledge. Its Enterprise Graph and Personal Knowledge Graph map the relationships between people, content, and activity, delivering deeply personalized, context-aware responses for every employee. This foundation powers Glean’s agentic capabilities - AI agents that automate real work across teams by accessing the industry’s broadest range of data: enterprise and world, structured and unstructured, historical and real-time. The result: measurable business impact through faster onboarding, hours of productivity gained each week, and smarter, safer decisions at every level.
Recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies (Top 10, 2025), by CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Bloomberg’s AI Startups to Watch (2026), Forbes AI 50, and Gartner’s Tech Innovators in Agentic AI, Glean continues to accelerate its global impact. With customers across 50+ industries and 1,000+ employees in more than 25 countries, we’re helping the world’s largest organizations make every employee AI-fluent, and turning the superintelligent enterprise from concept into reality.
If you’re excited to shape how the world works, you’ll help build systems used daily across Microsoft Teams, Zoom, ServiceNow, Zendesk, GitHub, and many more - deeply embedded where people get things done. You’ll ship agentic capabilities on an open, extensible stack, with the craft and care required for enterprise trust, as we bring Work AI to every employee, in every company.
About the role
Glean is searching for an experienced Product Design leader to develop and grow our product design team, and oversee the design of our product.
You will grow and manage a diverse group of design managers, product designers, content designers, and user researchers to create the best possible end user experience for Glean customers, and have the time of their careers while doing it. You’ll lead by example as you facilitate cross-functional collaborations and identify opportunities for the design team to operate more strategically, holistically, and effectively. You’ll work closely with our Head of Product, Product Engineering, Marketing, Data Science, and other function leaders as you establish a high bar for design execution and a vision for the future of our product.
You will
- Lead and grow a team of world-class product designers, researchers, and content designers to consistently execute on company goals and deliver high-quality product to our customers, balancing urgency and keeping a high quality bar. You should be willing to roll up your sleeves and jump in as necessary to direct the work.
- Refine and lead the standard for design processes at Glean.
- Mentor and develop the skills, talents, and careers of the designers and design managers on your team, coaching them to success and impact, and establish clear standards for performance and quality.
- Collaborate closely with leaders in Product and Engineering to ensure that product areas are both planning well and hitting their metrics. Be able to flexibly manage bandwidth as needs arise.
- Craft a compelling long term design strategy and vision and work closely with other leaders to articulate Glean’s product vision and strategy through design.
- Build a thriving, collaborative, safe, and fun culture where designers can do high-quality work and lead in creating the future of AI at work for all knowledge workers in the world.
About You
- 10+ years of experience successfully coaching and managing performance of teams in Product Design, Content Design or UX Writing, and UX Research. Preferably you have experience doing that at a high growth or later-stage tech company in B2B, including experience managing managers. You’ve worked at companies with very high design standards.
- A genuine curiosity about AI and what this means for the future of work, design, interaction patterns, etc. You’re passionate about AI applications and have tinkered around with them to develop a perspective on them.
- A strong portfolio of product work showcasing exceptional visual and interaction design craft as done by yourself and/or teams you’ve led and influenced that have positively impacted the business.
- Hands-on, collaborative, low-ego leader with a high level of ownership and drive, who can think big and dive deep while connecting the dots. You are comfortable juggling many responsibilities at the same time.
- Experience sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for your team, as well as spot promising design talent.
- Experience with organizational planning and strong leadership experience managing lean teams with multiple priorities. Bonus if you have experience building distributed teams across time zones (e.g. Palo Alto and Bangalore).
- Consistent track record of effectively managing people, developing talent on your teams, and fostering a healthy design culture for team members to succeed.
- Mastery of the craft of design. You have a high product quality bar and a strong eye for visual and interaction design, and in-depth knowledge of human-centered design practices, research methodologies, and design tools. You map product design decisions back to user problems and build deep empathy and understanding for the end user.
- Strong experience partnering with PM, Engineering, and Marketing to drive vision, strategy, and execution to ship impactful products in fast-paced, high growth startup.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that leverage storytelling to drive alignment at different zoom levels and contexts to leadership, the design team, the company, and more.
- Experience defining and influencing product strategy and an understanding and appreciation for the accurate application of data and metrics in product design.
Location:
- This role is hybrid (4 days a week in our Mountain View or San Francisco office)
Compensation & Benefits:
The standard base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan to support your long-term goals. When you join, you'll receive a home office improvement stipend, as well as an annual education and wellness stipends to support your growth and wellbeing. We foster a vibrant company culture through regular events, and provide healthy lunches daily to keep you fueled and focused.
We’re committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive workplace. We strive to attract and retain people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.
AI-First Mindset at Glean:
At Glean, AI fluency is core to how we work and we're committed to ensuring every new hire feels confident integrating AI into their everyday work. As part of the interview process, you'll complete a brief AI-focused exercise or discussion so we can understand how you think about, design, and use AI to drive impact in your role. Feel free to reference any tools, platforms, or workflows you use today — prior Glean experience isn't required.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants:
Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), or other privacy laws may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available in our Privacy Policy. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. US applicants and their applications are subject to arbitration of disputes as outlined in our Applicant Arbitration Agreement.
About Glean:
Glean is the Work AI platform that helps everyone work smarter with AI. What began as the industry’s most advanced enterprise search has evolved into a full-scale Work AI ecosystem, powering intelligent Search, an AI Assistant, and scalable AI agents on one secure, open platform. With over 100 enterprise SaaS connectors, flexible LLM choice, and robust APIs, Glean gives organizations the infrastructure to govern, scale, and customize AI across their entire business - without vendor lock-in or costly implementation cycles.
At its core, Glean is redefining how enterprises find, use, and act on knowledge. Its Enterprise Graph and Personal Knowledge Graph map the relationships between people, content, and activity, delivering deeply personalized, context-aware responses for every employee. This foundation powers Glean’s agentic capabilities - AI agents that automate real work across teams by accessing the industry’s broadest range of data: enterprise and world, structured and unstructured, historical and real-time. The result: measurable business impact through faster onboarding, hours of productivity gained each week, and smarter, safer decisions at every level.
Recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies (Top 10, 2025), by CNBC’s Disruptor 50, Bloomberg’s AI Startups to Watch (2026), Forbes AI 50, and Gartner’s Tech Innovators in Agentic AI, Glean continues to accelerate its global impact. With customers across 50+ industries and 1,000+ employees in more than 25 countries, we’re helping the world’s largest organizations make every employee AI-fluent, and turning the superintelligent enterprise from concept into reality.
If you’re excited to shape how the world works, you’ll help build systems used daily across Microsoft Teams, Zoom, ServiceNow, Zendesk, GitHub, and many more - deeply embedded where people get things done. You’ll ship agentic capabilities on an open, extensible stack, with the craft and care required for enterprise trust, as we bring Work AI to every employee, in every company.
About the role
Glean is searching for an experienced Product Design leader to develop and grow our product design team, and oversee the design of our product.
You will grow and manage a diverse group of design managers, product designers, content designers, and user researchers to create the best possible end user experience for Glean customers, and have the time of their careers while doing it. You’ll lead by example as you facilitate cross-functional collaborations and identify opportunities for the design team to operate more strategically, holistically, and effectively. You’ll work closely with our Head of Product, Product Engineering, Marketing, Data Science, and other function leaders as you establish a high bar for design execution and a vision for the future of our product.
You will
- Lead and grow a team of world-class product designers, researchers, and content designers to consistently execute on company goals and deliver high-quality product to our customers, balancing urgency and keeping a high quality bar. You should be willing to roll up your sleeves and jump in as necessary to direct the work.
- Refine and lead the standard for design processes at Glean.
- Mentor and develop the skills, talents, and careers of the designers and design managers on your team, coaching them to success and impact, and establish clear standards for performance and quality.
- Collaborate closely with leaders in Product and Engineering to ensure that product areas are both planning well and hitting their metrics. Be able to flexibly manage bandwidth as needs arise.
- Craft a compelling long term design strategy and vision and work closely with other leaders to articulate Glean’s product vision and strategy through design.
- Build a thriving, collaborative, safe, and fun culture where designers can do high-quality work and lead in creating the future of AI at work for all knowledge workers in the world.
About You
- 10+ years of experience successfully coaching and managing performance of teams in Product Design, Content Design or UX Writing, and UX Research. Preferably you have experience doing that at a high growth or later-stage tech company in B2B, including experience managing managers. You’ve worked at companies with very high design standards.
- A genuine curiosity about AI and what this means for the future of work, design, interaction patterns, etc. You’re passionate about AI applications and have tinkered around with them to develop a perspective on them.
- A strong portfolio of product work showcasing exceptional visual and interaction design craft as done by yourself and/or teams you’ve led and influenced that have positively impacted the business.
- Hands-on, collaborative, low-ego leader with a high level of ownership and drive, who can think big and dive deep while connecting the dots. You are comfortable juggling many responsibilities at the same time.
- Experience sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for your team, as well as spot promising design talent.
- Experience with organizational planning and strong leadership experience managing lean teams with multiple priorities. Bonus if you have experience building distributed teams across time zones (e.g. Palo Alto and Bangalore).
- Consistent track record of effectively managing people, developing talent on your teams, and fostering a healthy design culture for team members to succeed.
- Mastery of the craft of design. You have a high product quality bar and a strong eye for visual and interaction design, and in-depth knowledge of human-centered design practices, research methodologies, and design tools. You map product design decisions back to user problems and build deep empathy and understanding for the end user.
- Strong experience partnering with PM, Engineering, and Marketing to drive vision, strategy, and execution to ship impactful products in fast-paced, high growth startup.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that leverage storytelling to drive alignment at different zoom levels and contexts to leadership, the design team, the company, and more.
- Experience defining and influencing product strategy and an understanding and appreciation for the accurate application of data and metrics in product design.
Location:
- This role is hybrid (4 days a week in our Mountain View or San Francisco office)
Compensation & Benefits:
The standard base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan to support your long-term goals. When you join, you'll receive a home office improvement stipend, as well as an annual education and wellness stipends to support your growth and wellbeing. We foster a vibrant company culture through regular events, and provide healthy lunches daily to keep you fueled and focused.
We’re committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive workplace. We strive to attract and retain people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.
AI-First Mindset at Glean:
At Glean, AI fluency is core to how we work and we're committed to ensuring every new hire feels confident integrating AI into their everyday work. As part of the interview process, you'll complete a brief AI-focused exercise or discussion so we can understand how you think about, design, and use AI to drive impact in your role. Feel free to reference any tools, platforms, or workflows you use today — prior Glean experience isn't required.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants:
Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), or other privacy laws may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available in our Privacy Policy. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. US applicants and their applications are subject to arbitration of disputes as outlined in our Applicant Arbitration Agreement.
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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Head of Design role. A degree in graphic design, industrial design, or HCI is straightforward. A business or psychology degree needs supporting documentation linking your coursework to the design leadership function.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history for design roles. This shows which companies have actively sponsored similar positions, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness before investing time in interviews.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster timelines
Universities, nonprofits, and affiliated research institutions are exempt from the H-1B cap and lottery. Head of Design roles exist at these organizations, and you can start work as soon as USCIS approves the petition, not just on October 1.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier in your metro
Head of Design salaries vary sharply by market. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the Level II or Level III prevailing wage for your metro area. An offer below the certified wage will block LCA approval.
Ask employers about I-129 premium processing upfront
Design leadership hires often have faster onboarding expectations. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer will file I-129 with premium processing. A 15-business-day adjudication window lets both sides plan the start date without ambiguity.
Document your management scope before filing
USCIS scrutinizes Head of Design petitions where the role blends individual contributor and management duties. Your job description should clearly articulate team size, reporting structure, and strategic decision-making authority to support the specialty occupation classification.
H-1B Visa Head Of Design: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Design role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as graphic design, industrial design, human-computer interaction, or a closely aligned discipline. USCIS will review the job description to confirm the degree requirement is genuine and specific to the role, not a generic preference. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field face higher scrutiny.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Head of Design positions?
Technology companies, fintech firms, enterprise software companies, and consumer product businesses file the most LCAs for senior design leadership roles. Healthcare technology and e-commerce companies are also active sponsors. You can review verified employer filing histories on Migrate Mate to identify which companies have submitted LCAs for design roles before you apply.
Can I change employers on H-1B status if I'm already a Head of Design somewhere?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start work with a new employer as soon as they file your transfer petition with USCIS, provided your current status is valid and you've been in lawful H-1B status for at least six months. You don't need to wait for approval to begin working. Your new employer must file a new I-129 and certified LCA covering the Head of Design role at their organization.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect Head of Design job seekers?
Most Head of Design roles at for-profit companies are subject to the H-1B cap and annual lottery. USCIS accepts registrations each March for a cap of 85,000 visas, and selection is random. Cap-exempt options include nonprofit organizations, universities, and affiliated research institutions. If you're targeting cap-exempt employers specifically, you can file at any time of year and begin work upon approval.
What documentation should I gather before my employer files my H-1B petition?
Gather your degree certificates, official transcripts, and any foreign credential evaluations confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Prepare an updated resume detailing your design leadership experience and a letter or documentation showing team management responsibility. Your employer will also need a certified LCA from DOL and a detailed job description that supports the specialty occupation classification for your Head of Design role.