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Industrial Designer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in industrial design, product design, or a closely related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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At BRP, design is about creating emotion, not just movement. Our products come to life through bold ideas, deep user understanding, and a passion for innovation shared by our teams around the world.
As a Vehicle Designer, you will help shape the next generation of recreational vehicles by transforming ideas into functional, innovative, and emotionally compelling concepts. Working closely with Product Development teams, you’ll explore new forms, materials, and user experiences to create products that exceed customer expectations and define the future of BRP.
BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM
Here at BRP, we’re creating new ways to get people moving forward, where their experiences are measured by emotion rather than distance. All around the world, our products, achievements, and aspirations are a reflection of our teams’ exceptional expertise. Want to bring your true self on this adventure?
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
YOUR FIRST-YEAR DELIVERABLES:
- Conceptualize, design, and develop functional, innovative, and ergonomic solutions that lead to the best recreational products and experiences
- Develop and initiate projects that exceed customers’ needs
- Ride and test vehicles to get to know the Brand and the Portfolio of products
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead or co-lead exploration and conceptualization of various aspects related to the design of innovative vehicles with a high emotional content
- Play a major role in developing and validating concepts, working closely with the Product Development teams
- Collaborate closely with modelers, engineers, UX, and strategy teams
- Translate brand DNA and segment needs into compelling design concepts
- Develop a strong emphasis on design storytelling and CMF awareness
- Produce a high level of sketching and production-aware surfacing
- Lead brainstorming sessions and determine how to meet latent user needs
- Suggest fresh ideas for concepts, materials and creations
- Mentoring Jr. Industrial designers in your team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design (product or transport design) or a Master’s degree in the same discipline
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience designing and developing recreational vehicles, powersports or automotive
- Ability to communicate in English
- Strong ability to communicate ideas by sketching as well as specialized knowledge of 2D and 3D design software (PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR PORTFOLIO IN YOUR APPLICATION)
- Solid knowledge of recent trends in design, assembly systems, manufacturing processes and the transportation industry
- Ability to lead a project from concept to production
Preferred:
- Bilingual
- Experience using Alias, Blender, Photoshop and AI tools
Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that is a great addition to the team.
BENEFITS
Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time off
- 401k offering with a dollar-for-dollar match
What about some feel-good extra perks:
- Flexible work schedule for eligible positions
- Holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Years
- Educational resources and growth opportunities
- Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.
BRP US Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability status, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, you may contact us at careers.us@brp.com.
INTRODUCTION
At BRP, design is about creating emotion, not just movement. Our products come to life through bold ideas, deep user understanding, and a passion for innovation shared by our teams around the world.
As a Vehicle Designer, you will help shape the next generation of recreational vehicles by transforming ideas into functional, innovative, and emotionally compelling concepts. Working closely with Product Development teams, you’ll explore new forms, materials, and user experiences to create products that exceed customer expectations and define the future of BRP.
BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM
Here at BRP, we’re creating new ways to get people moving forward, where their experiences are measured by emotion rather than distance. All around the world, our products, achievements, and aspirations are a reflection of our teams’ exceptional expertise. Want to bring your true self on this adventure?
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
YOUR FIRST-YEAR DELIVERABLES:
- Conceptualize, design, and develop functional, innovative, and ergonomic solutions that lead to the best recreational products and experiences
- Develop and initiate projects that exceed customers’ needs
- Ride and test vehicles to get to know the Brand and the Portfolio of products
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead or co-lead exploration and conceptualization of various aspects related to the design of innovative vehicles with a high emotional content
- Play a major role in developing and validating concepts, working closely with the Product Development teams
- Collaborate closely with modelers, engineers, UX, and strategy teams
- Translate brand DNA and segment needs into compelling design concepts
- Develop a strong emphasis on design storytelling and CMF awareness
- Produce a high level of sketching and production-aware surfacing
- Lead brainstorming sessions and determine how to meet latent user needs
- Suggest fresh ideas for concepts, materials and creations
- Mentoring Jr. Industrial designers in your team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design (product or transport design) or a Master’s degree in the same discipline
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience designing and developing recreational vehicles, powersports or automotive
- Ability to communicate in English
- Strong ability to communicate ideas by sketching as well as specialized knowledge of 2D and 3D design software (PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR PORTFOLIO IN YOUR APPLICATION)
- Solid knowledge of recent trends in design, assembly systems, manufacturing processes and the transportation industry
- Ability to lead a project from concept to production
Preferred:
- Bilingual
- Experience using Alias, Blender, Photoshop and AI tools
Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that is a great addition to the team.
BENEFITS
Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:
- Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
- Generous paid time off
- 401k offering with a dollar-for-dollar match
What about some feel-good extra perks:
- Flexible work schedule for eligible positions
- Holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Years
- Educational resources and growth opportunities
- Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.
BRP US Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability status, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, you may contact us at careers.us@brp.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Industrial Designer
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to industrial design work. Pull your transcripts and map core coursework to the job description before applying. A mismatch between your major and the role is one of the most common RFE triggers for designers.
Use O*NET to validate specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Industrial Designer and note the Job Zone and listed education requirements. This data supports your employer's case that the role meets the specialty occupation threshold USCIS requires for H-1B approval.
Target manufacturers with in-house design teams
Consumer electronics, medical device, and automotive manufacturers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for industrial designers because design is central to their product pipeline. Consulting firms and agencies sponsor less frequently, so prioritize companies where design is a core business function.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter industrial designer roles on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This narrows your search to companies that have already navigated DOL and USCIS requirements for this occupation, cutting time spent on employers who've never sponsored.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your role
Before accepting an offer, use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your occupation code and location. Employers must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage on the LCA, and a Level I wage for a senior design role can signal a misclassification worth addressing.
Time your offer acceptance before the April cap lottery
H-1B cap petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your authorization end date leaves enough runway. If your OPT expires before October 1, negotiate a start date your employer can bridge with a cap-gap extension.
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Find Industrial Designer JobsIndustrial Designer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Industrial Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in industrial design, product design, engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, not just the title. Roles involving conceptual sketching, CAD modeling, user research, and product development for manufactured goods consistently meet the specialty occupation standard when the employer documents the degree requirement in the job description and LCA.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Industrial Designers?
Consumer electronics companies, medical device manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and household goods brands are the most active H-1B sponsors for industrial designers because in-house design is central to their product development cycle. Design consultancies and staffing agencies sponsor less frequently and often have more complex filing structures. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation.
What happens if my degree is in a related field like mechanical engineering or architecture?
USCIS accepts degrees in closely related fields if the coursework directly supports the industrial design role. Mechanical engineering with a focus on product development or architecture with industrial design studio credits often qualifies. Your employer will need to document the connection between your degree field and the specific duties of the role to avoid an RFE on educational qualification.
Can an Industrial Designer on OPT get sponsored before their work authorization expires?
Yes, but the timing requires coordination. H-1B cap petitions file in April for an October 1 start. If your OPT end date falls before October 1, cap-gap provisions can bridge your authorization automatically once USCIS receives the petition. STEM OPT extensions give you a longer runway if your employer is E-Verify enrolled and your role falls under an eligible SOC code for industrial design.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for design roles?
DOL requires employers to certify on the LCA that they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for the specific occupation and work location. For industrial designers, the wage level depends on the SOC code assigned and the complexity of duties. You can verify the applicable prevailing wage using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer, which helps you assess whether an employer's offer is structured to pass DOL certification.
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