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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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Meta is seeking an Industrial Designer to help shape the future of consumer hardware across its portfolio of devices, including augmented reality glasses, virtual reality headsets, and wearable technology. As a hands-on design lead, you will set the creative and strategic direction for industrial design across multiple product lines, influencing how hundreds of millions of people experience spatial computing and connected devices. You will operate at the intersection of design vision, engineering feasibility, and human-centered research, driving the physical and visual language of Meta hardware at a company-wide scale.
Industrial Designer Responsibilities:
- Define and champion the long-term industrial design vision and physical design for Meta's consumer hardware portfolio, including AR glasses, VR headsets, and wearable devices
- Lead concept development from early ideation through production, translating human-centered insights into refined, manufacturable products
- Establish design principles, material strategies, and CMF (color, material, finish) direction that unify the aesthetic identity across product lines
- Partner with engineering, product management, and research teams to resolve complex ergonomic, mechanical, and optical integration challenges inherent to wearable and spatial computing devices
- Drive alignment on design direction with executive stakeholders through compelling presentations, physical prototypes, and design rationale documentation
- Mentor and provide design direction to other designers across the organization, elevating craft and raising the quality bar for the entire industrial design function
- Identify and frame ambiguous, long-horizon design problems and develop structured approaches to solving them across multiple concurrent programs
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners and material suppliers to explore novel fabrication techniques and emerging materials relevant to wearable hardware
- Contribute to the evolution of Meta's design process and tooling, including integration of AI-assisted design workflows and rapid prototyping methodologies
- Represent the industrial design perspective in cross-functional forums, ensuring design intent is preserved through engineering, manufacturing, and go-to-market phases
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 12+ years of professional industrial design experience with a focus on consumer electronics, wearable technology, or spatial computing devices
- Demonstrated portfolio of shipped consumer hardware products that reflect a high standard of form, ergonomics, and CMF execution
- Experience leading design strategy and creative direction across multiple simultaneous hardware programs at an organizational level
- Proficiency in 3D CAD surfacing tools (such as Alias, Rhino, SolidWorks, Creo) and experience in collaborating with engineering development teams to solve complex wearable or handheld device geometries
- Experience communicating design vision and rationale to leadership through prototypes, renderings, and verbal/written presentations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience designing wearable devices, with an understanding of the unique interaction and human factors associated with that category of products
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI-assisted design tools to accelerate concept exploration, form iteration, or workflow efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Experience establishing or evolving a product design language system across a family of related consumer hardware products
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal forming/casting, and textile integration
ABOUT META:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $208,000/year to $289,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
INTRODUCTION
Meta is seeking an Industrial Designer to help shape the future of consumer hardware across its portfolio of devices, including augmented reality glasses, virtual reality headsets, and wearable technology. As a hands-on design lead, you will set the creative and strategic direction for industrial design across multiple product lines, influencing how hundreds of millions of people experience spatial computing and connected devices. You will operate at the intersection of design vision, engineering feasibility, and human-centered research, driving the physical and visual language of Meta hardware at a company-wide scale.
Industrial Designer Responsibilities:
- Define and champion the long-term industrial design vision and physical design for Meta's consumer hardware portfolio, including AR glasses, VR headsets, and wearable devices
- Lead concept development from early ideation through production, translating human-centered insights into refined, manufacturable products
- Establish design principles, material strategies, and CMF (color, material, finish) direction that unify the aesthetic identity across product lines
- Partner with engineering, product management, and research teams to resolve complex ergonomic, mechanical, and optical integration challenges inherent to wearable and spatial computing devices
- Drive alignment on design direction with executive stakeholders through compelling presentations, physical prototypes, and design rationale documentation
- Mentor and provide design direction to other designers across the organization, elevating craft and raising the quality bar for the entire industrial design function
- Identify and frame ambiguous, long-horizon design problems and develop structured approaches to solving them across multiple concurrent programs
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners and material suppliers to explore novel fabrication techniques and emerging materials relevant to wearable hardware
- Contribute to the evolution of Meta's design process and tooling, including integration of AI-assisted design workflows and rapid prototyping methodologies
- Represent the industrial design perspective in cross-functional forums, ensuring design intent is preserved through engineering, manufacturing, and go-to-market phases
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 12+ years of professional industrial design experience with a focus on consumer electronics, wearable technology, or spatial computing devices
- Demonstrated portfolio of shipped consumer hardware products that reflect a high standard of form, ergonomics, and CMF execution
- Experience leading design strategy and creative direction across multiple simultaneous hardware programs at an organizational level
- Proficiency in 3D CAD surfacing tools (such as Alias, Rhino, SolidWorks, Creo) and experience in collaborating with engineering development teams to solve complex wearable or handheld device geometries
- Experience communicating design vision and rationale to leadership through prototypes, renderings, and verbal/written presentations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience designing wearable devices, with an understanding of the unique interaction and human factors associated with that category of products
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI-assisted design tools to accelerate concept exploration, form iteration, or workflow efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Experience establishing or evolving a product design language system across a family of related consumer hardware products
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal forming/casting, and textile integration
ABOUT META:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $208,000/year to $289,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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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 visa. 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 visa 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.