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California is the most active state for product designer visa sponsorship in the U.S., driven by major tech employers like Apple, Google, Meta, and Adobe across the Bay Area and Los Angeles. International designers with strong UX, interaction, or visual design portfolios will find more H-1B sponsoring companies here than anywhere else in the country.
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At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Our Interaction Designers transform complex tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use experiences for billions of people. From creating user flows and wireframes to building mockups and prototypes, you will envision and bring product experiences to life with an inspired, refined, and magical feel. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, leveraging user insights to create industry-leading products.
As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative products.
Join a high-impact team at the intersection of Marketing Technology (MarTech) and innovation to redefine enterprise engagement at a global scale by shaping an AI-first transformation of business.google.com. As a UX Designer, you will help us move beyond traditional navigation to partner on a groundbreaking Gen-UI experience where the website intelligently anticipates and serves user needs in real-time to accelerate business growth. From designing 0-to-1 generative interfaces to building the internal scaled workflow tools that will power Google Marketing’s automated, AI-driven future, you will have a unique seat at the table to redefine how millions of businesses interact with Google’s ecosystem. Know the user. Know the magic. Connect the two. At its core, marketing at Google starts with technology and ends with the user, bringing both together in unconventional ways. Our job is to demonstrate how Google's products solve the world's problems—from the everyday to the epic, from the mundane to the monumental. And we approach marketing in a way that only Google can—changing the game, redefining the medium, making the user the priority, and ultimately, letting the technology speak for itself.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Balance user needs and business goals for optimal outcomes.
- Conduct or manage design research to iterate and inform business and product decisions.
- Own end-to-end journeys from concepting and research to engineering hand off, desk checks and launch.
- Create low and high-fidelity designs and prototypes that address both business and user needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, vendors and business partners to execute and deliver effective outcomes within defined time frames.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of interaction design experience in product design or UX design.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of designers, researchers, engineers, product leads and business stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Experience creating user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups and prototypes for a mix of consumer facing and enterprise products.
- Experience defining, contributing to, or working with a design system.
- 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 working across organizational boundaries to define, manage, and prioritize work, with a collaborative and innovative approach.
- Experience delivering high-quality, consumer-grade experiences for audiences at scale.
- Experience with accessibility design.
- Ability to articulate design decisions clearly across different audiences.
- Strong visual design skills.
- Portfolio highlighting multiple projects demonstrating the above listed requirements.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + 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.
LOCATION
This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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
At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Our Interaction Designers transform complex tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use experiences for billions of people. From creating user flows and wireframes to building mockups and prototypes, you will envision and bring product experiences to life with an inspired, refined, and magical feel. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, leveraging user insights to create industry-leading products.
As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative products.
Join a high-impact team at the intersection of Marketing Technology (MarTech) and innovation to redefine enterprise engagement at a global scale by shaping an AI-first transformation of business.google.com. As a UX Designer, you will help us move beyond traditional navigation to partner on a groundbreaking Gen-UI experience where the website intelligently anticipates and serves user needs in real-time to accelerate business growth. From designing 0-to-1 generative interfaces to building the internal scaled workflow tools that will power Google Marketing’s automated, AI-driven future, you will have a unique seat at the table to redefine how millions of businesses interact with Google’s ecosystem. Know the user. Know the magic. Connect the two. At its core, marketing at Google starts with technology and ends with the user, bringing both together in unconventional ways. Our job is to demonstrate how Google's products solve the world's problems—from the everyday to the epic, from the mundane to the monumental. And we approach marketing in a way that only Google can—changing the game, redefining the medium, making the user the priority, and ultimately, letting the technology speak for itself.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Balance user needs and business goals for optimal outcomes.
- Conduct or manage design research to iterate and inform business and product decisions.
- Own end-to-end journeys from concepting and research to engineering hand off, desk checks and launch.
- Create low and high-fidelity designs and prototypes that address both business and user needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, vendors and business partners to execute and deliver effective outcomes within defined time frames.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of interaction design experience in product design or UX design.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of designers, researchers, engineers, product leads and business stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Experience creating user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups and prototypes for a mix of consumer facing and enterprise products.
- Experience defining, contributing to, or working with a design system.
- 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 working across organizational boundaries to define, manage, and prioritize work, with a collaborative and innovative approach.
- Experience delivering high-quality, consumer-grade experiences for audiences at scale.
- Experience with accessibility design.
- Ability to articulate design decisions clearly across different audiences.
- Strong visual design skills.
- Portfolio highlighting multiple projects demonstrating the above listed requirements.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + 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.
LOCATION
This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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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Which companies sponsor visas for product designers in California?
California's largest tech companies are among the most consistent sponsors of product designer roles. Apple, Google, Meta, Adobe, Salesforce, and Airbnb have all filed Labor Condition Applications for product design positions in recent years, based on Department of Labor disclosure data. Mid-size companies in fintech, health tech, and enterprise software also sponsor regularly, particularly in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Which visa types are most common for product designer roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa for product designers in California. Product design roles typically qualify as specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Australian citizens may also pursue the E-3 visa, which follows a similar process but is not subject to the H-1B lottery. Canadians and Mexicans sometimes qualify under TN status, though design roles require careful documentation of specialty occupation status.
How to find product designer visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship willingness, so you can search product designer roles in California without sorting through employers who won't sponsor. The platform is built for international job seekers, meaning listings are screened for sponsorship intent rather than relying on self-reported fields. Filtering by California also surfaces postings concentrated in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where sponsoring employers are most active.
Which cities in California have the most product designer sponsorship jobs?
San Francisco and the broader Bay Area account for the largest share of product designer sponsorship activity in California, given the concentration of major tech employers and well-funded startups. Los Angeles has grown significantly, particularly in entertainment technology, consumer apps, and e-commerce design. San Diego has a smaller but active market, especially among health tech and defense-adjacent software companies. Remote-first California employers also recruit internationally for design roles.
Are there any California-specific considerations for product designers seeking visa sponsorship?
California employers sponsoring H-1B product designers must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the specific role and metro area. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are classified in higher wage tiers, which means sponsored positions must meet the prevailing wage benchmark for those regions. California's strong design school pipeline from programs at Stanford, UC San Diego, and ArtCenter College of Design also means competition for sponsored roles is high among international candidates with design credentials.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored product designer jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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