OPT Product Design Lead Jobs
Product Design Lead jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor your continued work authorization, typically through H-1B visa cap season. Most roles sit at the intersection of UX strategy and team management, which strengthens your specialty occupation case. Your OPT STEM extension eligibility depends on your degree field, commonly HCI, interaction design, or computer science.
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Product Design Lead is responsible to oversee and supervise R&D team members. This team may be involved in the research and development of new product designs, improving existing product designs or developing best practices in a functional area. Supervise and mentor team members, and write and conduct performance reviews for their team members. Provide technical guidance, leadership, and support to team to meet project cost, schedule, and performance goals. Effectively communicate design progress to department and senior leadership.
This job is located in Warroad, MN. If you're considering relocating to Warroad, you may be eligible for a relocation benefit package to assist with your move. Marvin offers an extensive relocation benefit package that includes the movement of your household goods, temporary housing, and much more – in addition to a relocation counselor to assist you throughout the entire journey.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE:
- Manage product design activities and schedule. This includes product development, continuous improvement and/or research projects.
- Employ project management skills and best practices that ensure successful project completion.
- Lead research, development, verification and validation of new product designs.
- Provide leadership to design teams to meet project scope and design performance requirements.
- Effectively identify and mitigate project risks.
- Supervise product design team members.
- Partner with Manager on any required performance and disciplinary actions.
- Mentor team members to enhance their design knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Oversee and lead training and development of team members.
- Perform supervisory activities including interviews and performance reviews.
- Communicate product design schedule, status and risks to peers, department leadership and senior leadership.
- Guide and influence cross functional team collaboration with operations, materials, marketing, sales, support, and project managers to achieve project goals.
YOU'RE A GOOD FIT IF YOU HAVE (OR IF YOU CAN):
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) or equivalent required; Master’s degree (M.S.) or advance degree is preferred
- Should have 4+ years of Engineering design and development experience; demonstrated a comprehensive track record of success on multiple complex product development and continuous improvement projects.
- Experience in design and/or manufacturing processes required
- Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite required
- Demonstrated success in leading/developing team members, project management, and business or operation systems required.
- Display a positive demeanor, able to mentor others and encourage team interaction, efficient in leveraging resources from other cross-functional groups
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
SOME OF OUR UNIQUE AND MOST POPULAR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
MARVIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation: $91,000 - $121,000 Annually
JOB OVERVIEW:
Product Design Lead is responsible to oversee and supervise R&D team members. This team may be involved in the research and development of new product designs, improving existing product designs or developing best practices in a functional area. Supervise and mentor team members, and write and conduct performance reviews for their team members. Provide technical guidance, leadership, and support to team to meet project cost, schedule, and performance goals. Effectively communicate design progress to department and senior leadership.
This job is located in Warroad, MN. If you're considering relocating to Warroad, you may be eligible for a relocation benefit package to assist with your move. Marvin offers an extensive relocation benefit package that includes the movement of your household goods, temporary housing, and much more – in addition to a relocation counselor to assist you throughout the entire journey.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE:
- Manage product design activities and schedule. This includes product development, continuous improvement and/or research projects.
- Employ project management skills and best practices that ensure successful project completion.
- Lead research, development, verification and validation of new product designs.
- Provide leadership to design teams to meet project scope and design performance requirements.
- Effectively identify and mitigate project risks.
- Supervise product design team members.
- Partner with Manager on any required performance and disciplinary actions.
- Mentor team members to enhance their design knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Oversee and lead training and development of team members.
- Perform supervisory activities including interviews and performance reviews.
- Communicate product design schedule, status and risks to peers, department leadership and senior leadership.
- Guide and influence cross functional team collaboration with operations, materials, marketing, sales, support, and project managers to achieve project goals.
YOU'RE A GOOD FIT IF YOU HAVE (OR IF YOU CAN):
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) or equivalent required; Master’s degree (M.S.) or advance degree is preferred
- Should have 4+ years of Engineering design and development experience; demonstrated a comprehensive track record of success on multiple complex product development and continuous improvement projects.
- Experience in design and/or manufacturing processes required
- Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite required
- Demonstrated success in leading/developing team members, project management, and business or operation systems required.
- Display a positive demeanor, able to mentor others and encourage team interaction, efficient in leveraging resources from other cross-functional groups
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
SOME OF OUR UNIQUE AND MOST POPULAR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
MARVIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation: $91,000 - $121,000 Annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Product Design Lead
Target design-mature companies
Companies with dedicated design orgs and multiple product designers are far more likely to sponsor visas than early-stage startups. Look for organizations where design is a core function, not a supporting role. That structural investment signals sponsorship willingness.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in HCI, computer science, or a STEM-designated design program, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since eligibility affects how much runway you can offer employers.
Frame your leadership as a specialty occupation
Product Design Lead roles require a specific theoretical and applied design background, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument for H-1B visa sponsorship. Emphasize the degree-level knowledge your strategic and systems-level work demands, not just your portfolio output.
Start sponsorship conversations before the offer stage
Raising visa needs after a verbal offer creates friction. Mentioning OPT status during early recruiter screens filters out non-sponsors efficiently and gives willing employers time to prepare the LCA and I-129 filing process.
Build a case around design systems and cross-functional impact
Employers justify H-1B sponsorship when a role is hard to fill and clearly specialized. Documenting your work on design systems, design operations, or organization-wide process improvements makes the specialty occupation case concrete and credible.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly roles
Not every Product Design Lead posting comes from a company willing to sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with active visa sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where your OPT status will be a dealbreaker.
Product Design Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Product Design Lead roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Product Design Lead roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as interaction design, HCI, or computer science. The key is that the role must require that specific degree, not just accept it. Roles blending UX research, design systems, and cross-functional leadership tend to have the strongest cases. Generic creative director-style titles with looser degree requirements are harder to support.
Can I work as a Product Design Lead on OPT without H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, for the duration of your OPT authorization. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as HCI or computer science, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension, giving you up to three years total. During that window, you need to work in a role directly related to your degree and be employed by an E-Verify registered employer.
What degree fields support a Product Design Lead OPT authorization?
Your OPT authorization must be tied to employment related to your field of study. Degrees in interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or computer science are the most common matches for Product Design Lead roles. Industrial design degrees can qualify if the role involves physical product design. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your DSO can help you assess whether the connection is strong enough to satisfy OPT requirements.
How do I find Product Design Lead jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
The most efficient approach is filtering by employers who have a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship rather than relying on job descriptions, which rarely mention sponsorship explicitly. Migrate Mate is built for exactly this, surfacing Product Design Lead roles from companies with active sponsorship track records so you're not spending time applying to positions that won't move forward once your visa status comes up.
Does managing other designers affect my OPT eligibility or future H-1B petition?
Managing other designers does not affect your OPT eligibility, which is based on your degree field and employment relationship, not your seniority. For future H-1B sponsorship, a management component can actually strengthen the petition by reinforcing that the role requires advanced specialized knowledge. However, the petition must still establish that a specific degree in a relevant field is a baseline requirement for the position, not just a preference.