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Industrial Design Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a directly related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your offer and filing cycle matters.
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Get Access To All JobsWe NVIDIAns are a diverse group of innovative scientists, researchers, engineers, filmmakers, gaming/UX/product designers. We are providing an outstanding perspective and build positive impact through the work we contribute. Equally we play together to tackle the most sophisticated challenges across industries from science, health care, film, entertainment, gaming, computing, VR, automotive, robotics to AI and discover the next big challenge. At NVIDIA, we are constantly evolving and crafting new categories as well as fundamentally redefining existing categories! So, it’s at our heart to understand the technical and human element uncovering insights and developing a deep understanding and empathy so that our solutions and technology make the right impact on humanity!
What you'll be doing:
NVIDIA’s design studio is striving to add a Senior Industrial Designer to our team who can drive product discovery, concept definition and innovative implementation across a diverse range of solutions. This role is a beautiful match if you love people and strive for technical innovation. You observe and embrace the world, people's deep needs and values. You have a curious mind, discover unexpected connections and build predictions only a few people are capable to make. You illuminate the future, revealing opportunity in the form of visual/emotional stories and prototypes that shift people’s hearts and minds. You have professional experience discovering, inventing and crafting groundbreaking solutions in the consulting and corporate environment. You desire to join a team which enables you to do the work of your lifetime crafting a significant impact on the world.
What we need to see:
- You live, love, breathe design
- Have an Industrial Design Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 6+ years professional experience. Have agency/corporate experience; worked with/for major national/international brands.
- You build creative solutions which capture the human, technical and aesthetic element.
- One who thrives in teamwork and believes in equal opportunity and embraces the imperfections we all have.
- Someone who can comfort multidisciplinary teams through the design and manufacturing process. You have the ability to research and utilize insights to craft industry-leading innovation.
- An expert storyteller fluent in various mediums and formats.
- The ability to reinvent yourself. Proven experience working within a variety of industries with an emphasis on consumer products.
- Gifted when it comes to form, simplify with emotion.
- Able to deconstruct and invent groundbreaking solutions.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering principles.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- A skilled physical and digital designer, who is passionate about quality and authenticity.
- Someone who thrives by innovating material applications and manufacturing processes.
- Loves to teach and mentor to empower others with ideas.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 4, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 5, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We NVIDIAns are a diverse group of innovative scientists, researchers, engineers, filmmakers, gaming/UX/product designers. We are providing an outstanding perspective and build positive impact through the work we contribute. Equally we play together to tackle the most sophisticated challenges across industries from science, health care, film, entertainment, gaming, computing, VR, automotive, robotics to AI and discover the next big challenge. At NVIDIA, we are constantly evolving and crafting new categories as well as fundamentally redefining existing categories! So, it’s at our heart to understand the technical and human element uncovering insights and developing a deep understanding and empathy so that our solutions and technology make the right impact on humanity!
What you'll be doing:
NVIDIA’s design studio is striving to add a Senior Industrial Designer to our team who can drive product discovery, concept definition and innovative implementation across a diverse range of solutions. This role is a beautiful match if you love people and strive for technical innovation. You observe and embrace the world, people's deep needs and values. You have a curious mind, discover unexpected connections and build predictions only a few people are capable to make. You illuminate the future, revealing opportunity in the form of visual/emotional stories and prototypes that shift people’s hearts and minds. You have professional experience discovering, inventing and crafting groundbreaking solutions in the consulting and corporate environment. You desire to join a team which enables you to do the work of your lifetime crafting a significant impact on the world.
What we need to see:
- You live, love, breathe design
- Have an Industrial Design Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 6+ years professional experience. Have agency/corporate experience; worked with/for major national/international brands.
- You build creative solutions which capture the human, technical and aesthetic element.
- One who thrives in teamwork and believes in equal opportunity and embraces the imperfections we all have.
- Someone who can comfort multidisciplinary teams through the design and manufacturing process. You have the ability to research and utilize insights to craft industry-leading innovation.
- An expert storyteller fluent in various mediums and formats.
- The ability to reinvent yourself. Proven experience working within a variety of industries with an emphasis on consumer products.
- Gifted when it comes to form, simplify with emotion.
- Able to deconstruct and invent groundbreaking solutions.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering principles.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- A skilled physical and digital designer, who is passionate about quality and authenticity.
- Someone who thrives by innovating material applications and manufacturing processes.
- Loves to teach and mentor to empower others with ideas.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 218,500 USD for Level 4, and 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 5, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Industrial Design Engineer
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align directly with industrial design engineering, not just engineering broadly. A mechanical engineering degree supports most roles, but a general business or fine arts degree without design coursework can trigger an RFE.
Pull LCA data before targeting employers
Search Migrate Mate's employer database to see which companies have active LCA filings for industrial design or product development roles. This filters out employers who post design jobs but have no H-1B sponsorship history in that occupational category.
Check O*NET job zone classification early
O*NET classifies industrial design engineers in Job Zone 4, requiring substantial preparation. Confirm your offer letter describes duties matching that profile so your employer's specialty occupation justification holds up under USCIS scrutiny.
Target manufacturers with dedicated design teams
Consumer electronics, automotive, and medical device manufacturers file LCAs for industrial design roles far more consistently than staffing firms or generalist consultancies. These employers have established H-1B processes and legal teams familiar with design-specific petitions.
Negotiate your start date around the cap timeline
H-1B cap filings open in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in November, your employer can file the following April for an October start eleven months out. Build this into your job search timeline so neither side is caught off guard.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before signing
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before your offer letter is finalized. Your employer's LCA must certify a salary at or above that level, and a mismatch delays certification.
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Find Industrial Design Engineer JobsIndustrial Design Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an industrial design engineering role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, product design, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles that accept any degree or have no degree requirement at all will not qualify, so your offer letter's stated requirements matter as much as the title.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for industrial design engineers?
Consumer electronics companies, automotive OEMs, medical device manufacturers, and specialized product design consultancies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for industrial design engineering roles. You can filter employers by LCA filing history for this occupational category on Migrate Mate, which shows verified DOL sponsorship data rather than self-reported claims.
Can a fine arts or product design degree support an H-1B petition for this role?
It depends on the job description. USCIS requires the degree to be in a directly related specialty. A bachelor's in industrial design from an accredited program typically qualifies. A fine arts degree may qualify if the role's duties are design-specific and the employer documents the connection. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps if your degree was earned outside the U.S.
What SOC code applies to industrial design engineer roles for LCA purposes?
Most industrial design engineering roles fall under SOC code 27-1021 (Commercial and Industrial Designers) or 17-2141 (Mechanical Engineers), depending on how the employer defines the position. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage your salary must meet. Confirm which code your employer intends to use before the LCA is filed, since it affects both wage compliance and the specialty occupation argument.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers after approval?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your original petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. Your new employer must file before your current status expires. USCIS reviews the new petition independently, so the specialty occupation requirement applies again under your new job description.
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