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H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean industrial designers work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. With 1,400 visas available annually and a cap that rarely fills, you apply directly at the consulate with a qualifying job offer in a specialty occupation requiring a relevant degree.
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In this role, you will design industry leading products to deliver the best that Google has to offer.
As an Industrial Designer at Google, you will shape the future by designing products that harness the power of Google to delight and inspire millions of people worldwide. You are a design leader who is passionate about improving people's lives through design and technology. You are proactive, creative, engaged, optimistic, progressive, open-minded and resourceful and you seek inspiration, empowerment, and challenge. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices and Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead design programs from early concept through production, taking responsibility for creative output, schedule, and maintaining design integrity from start to finish, and keeping design leadership apprised of program status and issues affecting the team.
- Develop presentation deliverables that may include research summaries, sketches, user scenarios, product renderings, and appearance models.
- Represent the design team in meetings and presentations to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with and inspire members of the Product, Engineering, UX/User Experience Researcher (UXR), Product Marketing, and Research teams to execute on project goals.
- Mentor and guide designers on the team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or equivalent practical experience.
- 6 years of industrial design experience.
- Experience in design (e.g., proportions, color form, typography presentation).
- Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with the design process, including trend research, design strategy, concept development, and manufacturing execution.
- Experience in mechanical design, materials development, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience designing consumer electronics.
- Excellent sketching, form development, 2D/3D visualization, CAD modeling, and graphic skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
In this role, you will design industry leading products to deliver the best that Google has to offer.
As an Industrial Designer at Google, you will shape the future by designing products that harness the power of Google to delight and inspire millions of people worldwide. You are a design leader who is passionate about improving people's lives through design and technology. You are proactive, creative, engaged, optimistic, progressive, open-minded and resourceful and you seek inspiration, empowerment, and challenge. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices and Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead design programs from early concept through production, taking responsibility for creative output, schedule, and maintaining design integrity from start to finish, and keeping design leadership apprised of program status and issues affecting the team.
- Develop presentation deliverables that may include research summaries, sketches, user scenarios, product renderings, and appearance models.
- Represent the design team in meetings and presentations to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with and inspire members of the Product, Engineering, UX/User Experience Researcher (UXR), Product Marketing, and Research teams to execute on project goals.
- Mentor and guide designers on the team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or equivalent practical experience.
- 6 years of industrial design experience.
- Experience in design (e.g., proportions, color form, typography presentation).
- Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with the design process, including trend research, design strategy, concept development, and manufacturing execution.
- Experience in mechanical design, materials development, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience designing consumer electronics.
- Excellent sketching, form development, 2D/3D visualization, CAD modeling, and graphic skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Industrial Designer
Frame your portfolio around U.S. specialty occupation standards
USCIS defines specialty occupation as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Structure your portfolio to show the design discipline your degree covers, so the employer's H-1B1 visa petition ties cleanly to your credential.
Search H-1B1 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-1B1 Chile visa filing history, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated the consular process for Chilean nationals rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Verify your offer meets the DOL prevailing wage
Before signing an offer letter, run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search. Your offer must meet the prevailing wage for the SOC code the employer files under, or DOL will not certify the Labor Condition Application.
Confirm the employer can file an LCA before your start date
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL before the consulate will issue your H-1B1. Ask HR early whether they've filed LCAs before and what their typical turnaround is, since delays here push your start date.
Check your industrial design degree equivalency with a credential evaluator
Chilean professional titles like Diseñador Industrial don't automatically map to a U.S. bachelor's degree on consular review. Get a NACES-member credential evaluation that explicitly confirms your Chilean qualification equals a U.S. bachelor's in industrial design.
Review your O*NET occupation profile before the consular interview
The O*NET profile for industrial designers details the education and skill requirements officers reference when assessing specialty occupation. Knowing it helps you answer questions about how your degree and the role's requirements align.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does industrial design qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, industrial design qualifies when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in industrial design or a closely related field such as product design or mechanical engineering. The role must genuinely require that specific degree, not just prefer it. Employers document this in the Labor Condition Application, and the consular officer assesses the match between your credential and the position during your interview.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for industrial designers?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery and no USCIS petition filing, which means Chilean industrial designers apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Santiago with an approved LCA and a job offer. The annual cap is 1,400 and rarely fills. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't confer dual intent, so you must maintain genuine nonimmigrant intent throughout your status.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for an industrial design role?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B1 Chile visa filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already run the LCA and consular process for this visa type. Many industrial design employers are unfamiliar with H-1B1 specifically, so targeting those with prior filings reduces the risk of a sponsorship agreement falling through late in the process.
Can I work for a design consultancy or agency on an H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, design consultancies and agencies are eligible H-1B1 employers provided the role meets the specialty occupation standard and the employer files a valid Labor Condition Application with DOL. The H-1B1 is employer-specific, so if you move to a different firm, that employer must file a new LCA and you must obtain a new H-1B1 visa before starting work with them.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my industrial design role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, location, or employment terms requires the employer to file an amended LCA with DOL. If the new role no longer meets the specialty occupation definition tied to your original degree, your H-1B1 status could be jeopardized. Confirm with your employer's HR or legal team before accepting a significant role change, particularly a shift from design to a generalist or management function.
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