H-1B Visa Staff Designer Jobs
Staff Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in graphic design, interaction design, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most tech and product companies with active design teams have established sponsorship pipelines.
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Hybrid or Remote: Reporting where work can/need to be performed / collaboration should happen. If the person lives w/n 50 miles of such a location, they are expected to come in three times a week. If they do not live within 50 miles of any of those locations, they don't need to report in.
This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Warren or Sunnyvale, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About the role:
We’re seeking a highly skilled Designer with 7–10 years of experience and a deep appreciation for crafting, maintaining and evolving design systems across vehicle, mobile and web as part of our cohesive GM Design System strategy.
You bring a modernist sensibility grounded in enduring principles—not fleeting trends. Your work is shaped by rigorous systems thinking and a disciplined, grid-based design methodology, applied across both brand and interface design.
As a staff design system designer, you will collaborate with UI designers, developers and platform teams to craft vehicle, mobile and web components, systems and processes that supports design excellence across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, details and systematic thinking.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with team members to craft world-class design systems for our mobile, vehicle and web products.
- Create patterns, components, design tokens and grid systems that work across multiple scenarios as part of a system.
- Craft systematic solutions to support design system implementation across vehicle, mobile and web.
- Work closely with design and development to bridge the gap.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of professional experience in design with a focus on design systems.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating mastery of grid systems, typographic hierarchy, and design systems.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and UI tools (e.g., Figma).
- Experience collaborating with UI Design, UX, accessibility, and front-end development teams.
- Deep knowledge of modernist design principles and their application in contemporary brand systems.
- Ability to think systemically and apply that to design systems.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Prototyping skills are a plus.
What We Value:
A love for clean, rational design and a passion for timeless typographic and grid-based approaches. The ability to balance creativity with discipline—ensuring every design serves a clear purpose, meets strategic goals, and communicates effectively. Curiosity and continuous learning about design history, theory, emerging trends, and integrity in the craft of design and typography. Commitment to precision, clarity, and integrity in craft. An openness to iteration and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the pursuit of design excellence.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Job Description
Hybrid or Remote: Reporting where work can/need to be performed / collaboration should happen. If the person lives w/n 50 miles of such a location, they are expected to come in three times a week. If they do not live within 50 miles of any of those locations, they don't need to report in.
This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Warren or Sunnyvale, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About the role:
We’re seeking a highly skilled Designer with 7–10 years of experience and a deep appreciation for crafting, maintaining and evolving design systems across vehicle, mobile and web as part of our cohesive GM Design System strategy.
You bring a modernist sensibility grounded in enduring principles—not fleeting trends. Your work is shaped by rigorous systems thinking and a disciplined, grid-based design methodology, applied across both brand and interface design.
As a staff design system designer, you will collaborate with UI designers, developers and platform teams to craft vehicle, mobile and web components, systems and processes that supports design excellence across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, details and systematic thinking.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with team members to craft world-class design systems for our mobile, vehicle and web products.
- Create patterns, components, design tokens and grid systems that work across multiple scenarios as part of a system.
- Craft systematic solutions to support design system implementation across vehicle, mobile and web.
- Work closely with design and development to bridge the gap.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of professional experience in design with a focus on design systems.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating mastery of grid systems, typographic hierarchy, and design systems.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and UI tools (e.g., Figma).
- Experience collaborating with UI Design, UX, accessibility, and front-end development teams.
- Deep knowledge of modernist design principles and their application in contemporary brand systems.
- Ability to think systemically and apply that to design systems.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Prototyping skills are a plus.
What We Value:
A love for clean, rational design and a passion for timeless typographic and grid-based approaches. The ability to balance creativity with discipline—ensuring every design serves a clear purpose, meets strategic goals, and communicates effectively. Curiosity and continuous learning about design history, theory, emerging trends, and integrity in the craft of design and typography. Commitment to precision, clarity, and integrity in craft. An openness to iteration and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the pursuit of design excellence.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Staff Designer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your role requires a specific degree, not just design skill. Structure your portfolio to show systems-level thinking, design leadership, and cross-functional scope that clearly maps to a bachelor's-level discipline.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL wage level for your SOC code and metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, so knowing Level II versus Level III thresholds before negotiations protects your petition.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Staff Designer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for design occupations. Employers with recent LCA history have an established sponsorship process, which reduces delays after you receive an offer.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment early
If you're on OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize STEM OPT extension. Ask HR directly before accepting an offer, since design-heavy agencies and boutique studios frequently skip E-Verify enrollment.
Clarify cap-exempt status for nonprofit and university employers
Design roles at universities, nonprofits, or affiliated research organizations may qualify as cap-exempt, letting your employer file outside the annual H-1B lottery window. Confirm the institution's cap-exempt status with USCIS criteria before counting on that path.
Request premium processing when start date timing is tight
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, returning a decision within 15 business days. If your OPT expires close to October 1 or your employer needs a confirmed start date, premium processing removes the uncertainty of standard adjudication timelines.
H-1B Visa Staff Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as graphic design, interaction design, industrial design, or a closely related discipline. Generalist roles listed as requiring any bachelor's degree can face scrutiny. The job description must establish that the degree field is directly tied to the work performed, not just preferred.
How do I find companies that sponsor H-1B visas for Staff Designer positions?
Migrate Mate filters Staff Designer openings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're only seeing roles at companies that have actively sponsored design roles before. This is more reliable than scanning general job postings, where sponsorship willingness is rarely stated upfront.
What SOC code applies to Staff Designer roles for the LCA filing?
Most Staff Designer roles are classified under SOC 27-1024 (Graphic Designers) or SOC 15-1255 (Web and Digital Interface Designers), depending on the work's primary focus. Your employer's immigration attorney selects the code, but you can cross-reference your job duties against O*NET profiles for both codes to confirm which is the stronger fit for your petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I take a Staff Designer role elsewhere?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed and receipted by USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file before your current status expires. Your portfolio and role responsibilities must still satisfy specialty occupation requirements at the new company.
What documentation should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for a Staff Designer position?
You'll need official transcripts showing a qualifying degree, a detailed offer letter specifying design duties tied to that degree field, and evidence of any professional credentials or specialized training. If your degree title doesn't directly match the role, a credentials evaluation from a NACES-member organization can establish equivalency. Your employer's attorney assembles the full I-129 package, but your documents are the foundation.