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Design Director roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in design, architecture, or a related field. Singapore nationals bypass the H-1B lottery entirely, with the 5,400-visa annual cap historically undersubscribed and consulate processing typically faster than USCIS adjudication.
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The Amazon Advertising User Experience (AUX) team is looking for a senior design leader to develop and scale design teams dedicated to creating innovative experiences that connect brands/businesses/agencies with their customers; globally and at scale. In this role, you’ll lead (and grow) a high-performing team of UX professionals (managers, designers, writers, design program managers, and researchers)—working collaboratively with engineering and product management and senior leadership through all aspects of the product development life-cycle.
This role leads an area of strategic significance for our flagship products including self-service Advertising Console. You'll have the opportunity to build new advertising solutions starting with product definition. Most importantly, you will have a direct impact on the customer experience of advertisers, agencies, and brands globally.
Key job responsibilities
- Own design strategy and roadmap across the Amazon Ads platform, partnering with product, engineering, and business leadership to translate market opportunities and customer needs into a scalable design vision
- Lead and develop the design organization—establish culture, hiring standards, mentorship, and career development that attract and retain world-class design talent
- Drive design operations excellence—establish systems, processes, and tools that enable the team to move at velocity while maintaining quality and craft
- Execute high-impact design initiatives—lead end-to-end design from problem definition through production launch, ensuring designs are intuitive, performant, and measurable
- Build industry-leading experiences across all customer touchpoints: campaign builders, management tools, reporting dashboards, agentic copilot experiences, and emerging AI-powered workflows
- Partner with cross-org stakeholders—work closely with peer design leaders, principal engineers, and product directors to unify experiences and accelerate innovation across Amazon Ads and partner teams
- Establish design governance and standards—define and evolve design patterns, accessibility standards, and design systems that scale across a growing product portfolio
- Communicate design vision compellingly—present strategic and tactical recommendations to senior leadership, executive sponsors, and external stakeholders (holding companies, customers, industry partners)
- Mentor and develop emerging leaders—coach individual contributors into design managers and future directors; foster a culture of continuous learning and psychological safety
- Drive customer obsession—ensure design decisions are grounded in data, research, and deep understanding of advertiser workflows, pain points, and aspirations
About the team
Amazon is investing heavily in building a world class advertising business and we’re responsible for defining and delivering a collection of self-service enterprise advertising products that drive discovery and sales. We deliver billions of ad impressions and millions of clicks daily, and we’re breaking fresh ground to create world-class products. Because successful advertising starts with a great customer experience, our team works backwards to meet the needs of our advertising customers. If you’re interested in joining a rapidly growing team working to build a unique, truly innovative advertising group with a relentless focus on the customer, you’ve come to the right place. The Demand Tech UX organization within Amazon Ads envisions and delivers intuitive, intelligent experiences that enable advertisers of all sizes—from holding companies to independent creators—to achieve their business goals effortlessly.
We operate at the intersection of innovation and execution: multi-year roadmaps move at 3x the speed of traditional enterprise software, and we're reimagining how advertisers think about campaign orchestration through agentic AI experiences. Our 40-person design team (designers, researchers, writers) collaborates closely with product, engineering, and business teams to transform complexity into clarity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of professional design experience, including 8+ years leading design teams
- Proven expertise in AdTech, B2B enterprise UX, SaaS platforms, or sophisticated workflow software (AdTech, financial services, analytics, etc.)
- Deep understanding of design strategy, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design best practices
- Experience designing end-to-end product experiences from discovery through production
- Demonstrated ability to communicate design concepts clearly to diverse audiences (executives, engineers, business stakeholders)
- Track record of building and scaling high-performing design teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of direct experience in advertising technology (AdTech), demand-side platforms (DSP), or programmatic trading
- Experience designing AI-assisted or agentic user experiences that transform how users work
- Familiarity with emerging design challenges in multi-agent systems, autonomous workflows, and human-AI collaboration
- Leadership experience in fast-growing, high-velocity organizations where shipping speed is competitive advantage
- Experience designing across omnichannel contexts (desktop, mobile, chat interfaces, data visualization)
- Track record of building design systems and establishing design governance at organizational scale
- Experience presenting to C-suite, boards, or external partners (holding companies, customers)
- Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Miro) and modern design workflows
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 238,000.00 - 322,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 216,400.00 - 292,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Amazon Advertising User Experience (AUX) team is looking for a senior design leader to develop and scale design teams dedicated to creating innovative experiences that connect brands/businesses/agencies with their customers; globally and at scale. In this role, you’ll lead (and grow) a high-performing team of UX professionals (managers, designers, writers, design program managers, and researchers)—working collaboratively with engineering and product management and senior leadership through all aspects of the product development life-cycle.
This role leads an area of strategic significance for our flagship products including self-service Advertising Console. You'll have the opportunity to build new advertising solutions starting with product definition. Most importantly, you will have a direct impact on the customer experience of advertisers, agencies, and brands globally.
Key job responsibilities
- Own design strategy and roadmap across the Amazon Ads platform, partnering with product, engineering, and business leadership to translate market opportunities and customer needs into a scalable design vision
- Lead and develop the design organization—establish culture, hiring standards, mentorship, and career development that attract and retain world-class design talent
- Drive design operations excellence—establish systems, processes, and tools that enable the team to move at velocity while maintaining quality and craft
- Execute high-impact design initiatives—lead end-to-end design from problem definition through production launch, ensuring designs are intuitive, performant, and measurable
- Build industry-leading experiences across all customer touchpoints: campaign builders, management tools, reporting dashboards, agentic copilot experiences, and emerging AI-powered workflows
- Partner with cross-org stakeholders—work closely with peer design leaders, principal engineers, and product directors to unify experiences and accelerate innovation across Amazon Ads and partner teams
- Establish design governance and standards—define and evolve design patterns, accessibility standards, and design systems that scale across a growing product portfolio
- Communicate design vision compellingly—present strategic and tactical recommendations to senior leadership, executive sponsors, and external stakeholders (holding companies, customers, industry partners)
- Mentor and develop emerging leaders—coach individual contributors into design managers and future directors; foster a culture of continuous learning and psychological safety
- Drive customer obsession—ensure design decisions are grounded in data, research, and deep understanding of advertiser workflows, pain points, and aspirations
About the team
Amazon is investing heavily in building a world class advertising business and we’re responsible for defining and delivering a collection of self-service enterprise advertising products that drive discovery and sales. We deliver billions of ad impressions and millions of clicks daily, and we’re breaking fresh ground to create world-class products. Because successful advertising starts with a great customer experience, our team works backwards to meet the needs of our advertising customers. If you’re interested in joining a rapidly growing team working to build a unique, truly innovative advertising group with a relentless focus on the customer, you’ve come to the right place. The Demand Tech UX organization within Amazon Ads envisions and delivers intuitive, intelligent experiences that enable advertisers of all sizes—from holding companies to independent creators—to achieve their business goals effortlessly.
We operate at the intersection of innovation and execution: multi-year roadmaps move at 3x the speed of traditional enterprise software, and we're reimagining how advertisers think about campaign orchestration through agentic AI experiences. Our 40-person design team (designers, researchers, writers) collaborates closely with product, engineering, and business teams to transform complexity into clarity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of professional design experience, including 8+ years leading design teams
- Proven expertise in AdTech, B2B enterprise UX, SaaS platforms, or sophisticated workflow software (AdTech, financial services, analytics, etc.)
- Deep understanding of design strategy, information architecture, interaction design, and visual design best practices
- Experience designing end-to-end product experiences from discovery through production
- Demonstrated ability to communicate design concepts clearly to diverse audiences (executives, engineers, business stakeholders)
- Track record of building and scaling high-performing design teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of direct experience in advertising technology (AdTech), demand-side platforms (DSP), or programmatic trading
- Experience designing AI-assisted or agentic user experiences that transform how users work
- Familiarity with emerging design challenges in multi-agent systems, autonomous workflows, and human-AI collaboration
- Leadership experience in fast-growing, high-velocity organizations where shipping speed is competitive advantage
- Experience designing across omnichannel contexts (desktop, mobile, chat interfaces, data visualization)
- Track record of building design systems and establishing design governance at organizational scale
- Experience presenting to C-suite, boards, or external partners (holding companies, customers)
- Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Miro) and modern design workflows
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 238,000.00 - 322,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 216,400.00 - 292,800.00 USD annually
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Translate your portfolio into U.S. specialty occupation language
USCIS requires evidence that Design Director roles demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just creative experience. Frame your portfolio around projects where your degree field directly drove strategic and technical decisions, not just aesthetic outcomes.
Verify your degree equivalency before applications go out
Singapore's three-year design degrees are sometimes questioned during H-1B1 visa adjudication. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization early so employers aren't surprised mid-process and you can address gaps in advance.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history for design roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for creative or design leadership positions, so you're pursuing employers who already understand H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship rather than educating them from scratch.
Distinguish H-1B1 requirements when briefing hiring managers
Many U.S. hiring teams assume all work visa sponsorship means H-1B lottery risk. Clarify upfront that H-1B1 Singapore has a dedicated cap, no lottery, and processes at the consulate, which removes the biggest barrier most employers fear.
Confirm your offer letter includes LCA prevailing wage compliance
Before signing, check that your offered compensation meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level II or III wage for design director roles in that city.
Align your O*NET occupation code with your actual responsibilities
Employers file LCAs using specific SOC codes, and a mismatch between your day-to-day duties and the O*NET profile for the listed code can trigger USCIS questions. Review the O*NET definition for your role before your employer submits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as graphic design, industrial design, architecture, or visual communications. Generalist roles where any degree suffices typically don't qualify. Your employer documents the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application, so the job description must reflect that specificity, not just list design experience as preferred.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from H-1B for Design Director candidates?
H-1B1 Singapore bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and has a separate annual cap of 5,400 visas that has never been exhausted. Applications are filed at the U.S. consulate in Singapore rather than through USCIS, and the process generally moves faster. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't carry dual intent, so maintaining clear nonimmigrant intent throughout your application matters.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor an H-1B1 Singapore visa for a creative leadership role?
Migrate Mate filters employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies that have already sponsored design or creative director roles rather than cold-approaching teams unfamiliar with the H-1B1 Singapore pathway. Focusing on employers with this history significantly reduces the time spent explaining the visa process to recruiters and hiring managers.
Can my Singapore design degree support an H-1B1 application if it's a three-year program?
A three-year Singapore design degree can qualify, but you should obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization confirming U.S. bachelor's degree equivalency before your employer files the LCA. Some USCIS officers scrutinize three-year degrees without this documentation. If there's still a gap, combining your degree with relevant work experience under the three-for-one equivalency rule can strengthen the case.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my Design Director role changes significantly after I arrive?
Material changes to your job duties, work location, or employer require your company to file an amended LCA with DOL before the change takes effect. If you move to a substantially different role, your employer may need to start the H-1B1 visa process again for the new position. Document your original job description carefully so both you and your employer can assess whether a change is material.