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Design Lead jobs in the United States are open to Singaporean nationals through H-1B1 visa sponsorship, a consulate-processed route under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement with no lottery and a 5,400 annual cap that rarely fills. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore.
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Meta is seeking an Executive Producer to lead the end-to-end creative production of large-scale, high-impact content and experiences across Meta's family of products and platforms. In this role, you will set the production vision and operational strategy for complex, multi-disciplinary creative programs spanning brand campaigns, immersive experiences, product launches, and editorial content. You will serve as the senior production authority across creative design initiatives, partnering with creative directors, product teams, and external studios to deliver work that defines how billions of people experience Meta's products and brand.
Print Producer Lead, Design Studio Responsibilities:
- Lead budget forecasting, resourcing, actualization, and spend allocation at a project level
- Expert level knowledge of retouching and print production, including RGB to CMYK conversion, printing processes, securing a drawdown and final color matching approvals, and solving on-press issues
- Expert level knowledge of materials, papers, substrates, inks, coatings and finishing techniques — including specialty applications such as spot UV, foil stamping, embossing/debossing, soft-touch coatings, and metallic inks
- Expert level knowledge of color management across multiple substrates (SBS, corrugated, coated/uncoated papers, plastics, rigid board) and global print production sites
- Working knowledge of packaging sustainability standards — FSC/PEFC certifications, recycled content requirements, EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) compliance, and corporate sustainability commitments
- Intermediate level knowledge of CGI render production and digital asset pipeline for hero imagery, including product renders and illustrations used on packaging surfaces
- Generalist level of knowledge in business affairs, copywriting, community management, design, engineering, product development, and strategy
- Leverage existing relationships or create new ones with other Meta teams in order to ensure production goals and delivery — including cross-functional collaboration, hand-off or sunsetting during a typical product lifecycle
- Manage presentation and feedback stages with key stakeholders (retouching, finishing, material, and proof reviews). Collaborate with program managers to manage print production timelines for packaging programs based on project specs and distribution plans
- Coordinate with Industrial Design and hardware engineering teams on material compatibility, ink/foil adhesion testing, and print durability across mixed-material substrates (i.e., plastics, laminated paper constructs, etc.)
- Manage multi-SKU and regional variant production — including multilingual adaptations, region-specific regulatory panels, and colorway-driven packaging variations
- Oversee prototyping, sample management, and physical proof workflows — coordinating with cross-functional partners, contract manufacturers and pre-press vendors across global supply chains (often APAC-based)
- Other producers consult this person as a mentor
- may or may not have direct reports
- Helps make the entire producer group better through recruiting, mentoring, process refinement, etc
Minimum Qualifications:
- Has a track record of repeatedly delivering meaningful results or multiple large-scale systems that have demonstrably impacted a brand's trajectory
- Experience working with top pre-press and printing vendors — including familiarity with global print supply chains and contract manufacturing coordination for consumer electronics
- Expert-level understanding of print specifications for packaging — including understanding of dielines, substrate selection, ink systems (conventional, UV, digital), and finishing processes
- Basic knowledge of packaging testing protocols — including drop testing, ink adhesion, lightfastness, and rub resistance as they relate to print quality durability in shipping and retail environments
- Self-driven, organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
Preferred Qualifications:
- A supervisory knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Knowledge of structural packaging software (e.g., ArtiosCAD, Studio/Visualizer, or equivalent) a plus
- Knowledge of digital asset management (DAM) systems and version control workflows for artwork files across large-scale packaging programs
- Demonstrated experience managing packaging production for consumer electronics or hardware products — including regulatory compliance workflows, multi-SKU programs, and retailer-specific shelf requirements
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
- $149,000/year to $209,000/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 Executive Producer to lead the end-to-end creative production of large-scale, high-impact content and experiences across Meta's family of products and platforms. In this role, you will set the production vision and operational strategy for complex, multi-disciplinary creative programs spanning brand campaigns, immersive experiences, product launches, and editorial content. You will serve as the senior production authority across creative design initiatives, partnering with creative directors, product teams, and external studios to deliver work that defines how billions of people experience Meta's products and brand.
Print Producer Lead, Design Studio Responsibilities:
- Lead budget forecasting, resourcing, actualization, and spend allocation at a project level
- Expert level knowledge of retouching and print production, including RGB to CMYK conversion, printing processes, securing a drawdown and final color matching approvals, and solving on-press issues
- Expert level knowledge of materials, papers, substrates, inks, coatings and finishing techniques — including specialty applications such as spot UV, foil stamping, embossing/debossing, soft-touch coatings, and metallic inks
- Expert level knowledge of color management across multiple substrates (SBS, corrugated, coated/uncoated papers, plastics, rigid board) and global print production sites
- Working knowledge of packaging sustainability standards — FSC/PEFC certifications, recycled content requirements, EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) compliance, and corporate sustainability commitments
- Intermediate level knowledge of CGI render production and digital asset pipeline for hero imagery, including product renders and illustrations used on packaging surfaces
- Generalist level of knowledge in business affairs, copywriting, community management, design, engineering, product development, and strategy
- Leverage existing relationships or create new ones with other Meta teams in order to ensure production goals and delivery — including cross-functional collaboration, hand-off or sunsetting during a typical product lifecycle
- Manage presentation and feedback stages with key stakeholders (retouching, finishing, material, and proof reviews). Collaborate with program managers to manage print production timelines for packaging programs based on project specs and distribution plans
- Coordinate with Industrial Design and hardware engineering teams on material compatibility, ink/foil adhesion testing, and print durability across mixed-material substrates (i.e., plastics, laminated paper constructs, etc.)
- Manage multi-SKU and regional variant production — including multilingual adaptations, region-specific regulatory panels, and colorway-driven packaging variations
- Oversee prototyping, sample management, and physical proof workflows — coordinating with cross-functional partners, contract manufacturers and pre-press vendors across global supply chains (often APAC-based)
- Other producers consult this person as a mentor
- may or may not have direct reports
- Helps make the entire producer group better through recruiting, mentoring, process refinement, etc
Minimum Qualifications:
- Has a track record of repeatedly delivering meaningful results or multiple large-scale systems that have demonstrably impacted a brand's trajectory
- Experience working with top pre-press and printing vendors — including familiarity with global print supply chains and contract manufacturing coordination for consumer electronics
- Expert-level understanding of print specifications for packaging — including understanding of dielines, substrate selection, ink systems (conventional, UV, digital), and finishing processes
- Basic knowledge of packaging testing protocols — including drop testing, ink adhesion, lightfastness, and rub resistance as they relate to print quality durability in shipping and retail environments
- Self-driven, organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
Preferred Qualifications:
- A supervisory knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Knowledge of structural packaging software (e.g., ArtiosCAD, Studio/Visualizer, or equivalent) a plus
- Knowledge of digital asset management (DAM) systems and version control workflows for artwork files across large-scale packaging programs
- Demonstrated experience managing packaging production for consumer electronics or hardware products — including regulatory compliance workflows, multi-SKU programs, and retailer-specific shelf requirements
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
- $149,000/year to $209,000/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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Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
H-1B1 visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation needing a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Frame your portfolio around systems-level design decisions, not just visual output, to signal the theoretical and practical depth USCIS expects.
Use O*NET to frame your job description
Pull the Design Lead occupation profile from O*NET and match your target job description to the listed tasks and required knowledge areas. Employers who mirror this language in the LCA reduce the risk of a specialty occupation challenge during consular review.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Search for Design Lead roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing histories for this role, so you're applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness and process for H-1B1 visa sponsorship.
Confirm your employer understands the LCA timeline
The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, but your employer must post the LCA notice at the worksite for ten consecutive business days before filing. Build this into your offer negotiation so your start date isn't delayed by a preventable administrative gap.
Prepare your credentials for consular review before offer stage
Unlike H-1B visa, H-1B1 visa is adjudicated at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, not by USCIS. Gather your degree transcripts, employment letters confirming design leadership responsibilities, and any professional certifications before your job search so you can move fast once an offer is extended.
Request visa validity aligned to your project timeline
H-1B1 visa is issued for up to one year and is renewable indefinitely. During your consular interview, confirm the approved validity period matches your employer's project scope. A short grant isn't a denial, but it does require earlier employer action on renewal paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as graphic design, interaction design, human-computer interaction, or a related discipline. Roles where any general bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field can face a specialty occupation challenge during consular review. Your employer should document the specific degree requirement in the LCA and offer letter.
How does H-1B1 Singapore compare to H-1B for Design Lead roles?
H-1B1 visa has no lottery, a 5,400 annual cap that historically goes unfilled, and is processed at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than through USCIS. H-1B is lottery-based with an 85,000 cap, processed by USCIS, and allows dual intent. H-1B1 does not permit dual intent, so demonstrating nonimmigrant intent at the consulate is a real factor Design Lead applicants need to prepare for.
How do I find Design Lead employers that sponsor H-1B1 visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history so you can identify employers who have sponsored H-1B1 visa roles before. General job boards don't surface this data, which means you can't tell whether a company has ever navigated the H-1B1 process until you're already deep into interviews.
Can my employer use PERM or E-Verify alongside the H-1B1 process?
PERM is the labor certification process for immigrant visa pathways like EB-2 and EB-3, which is separate from the H-1B1 visa nonimmigrant process entirely. E-Verify is an employment eligibility verification system your employer may use once you begin work. Neither is required specifically for H-1B1, but E-Verify participation is federally mandated for certain employers and federal contractors regardless of visa type.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my Design Lead role changes significantly after I arrive?
Material changes to the scope, level, or location of your role typically require an amended LCA before the change takes effect. A promotion to a more senior design leadership title, a significant shift in responsibilities, or a change to a different worksite location all trigger this requirement. Your employer should consult their immigration counsel promptly so the amended filing precedes the change, not follows it.