Brand Designer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Brand designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before you can start, and the annual cap and selection process means timing your job search matters. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.
Add a Spark to the Ordinary…
Blank Street is looking for a multidisciplinary Brand Designer with exceptional video editing skills and a strong eye for design, image-making and social content.
Reporting to the our Global Creative Director, this role is 4 days in-person and based out of our Brooklyn, NY office.
Who We're Looking For
- For you to think in motion, not just static. You understand pacing, sequencing, sound and storytelling—and can spot the five seconds buried in an hour of footage that could become a great piece of content.
- For you to be fluent in the language of social. You're constantly noticing interesting formats, editing techniques and visual ideas and thinking about how they could translate for Blank Street.
- For you to make as well as think. You're equally comfortable pulling references for an upcoming shoot, opening Premiere to build a cut, jumping into Photoshop to finish an image, or turning a stack of Polaroids into a social post.
- For you to find more in what we make. You can look at the raw material from a campaign, event or shoot and identify creative opportunities beyond the originally briefed deliverables.
- For you to move quickly without losing taste. You know when something needs specialist craft and when the better answer is simply to open the file and make it happen.
What You'll Own
- Lead design for new shop openings and activations from first concept to launch day
- Manage stakeholders, timelines and feedback across your projects
- Lead print and signage production, working directly with vendors on quality, budget and timelines
- Support the team in delivering campaign assets globally, across digital, social and print
- Partner with cross-functional teams to bring new products, shops and campaigns to life
- Stay sharp on design trends, competitive moves and cultural shifts, and bring what's relevant back to the team
Requirements
- 3-5 years in graphic, brand or environmental design. Retail or hospitality experience is a plus but not mandatory
- A portfolio of projects you've led from idea to finished work
- Confidence presenting work and explaining your design decisions to stakeholders
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus
Benefits & Perks
- $90,000 - 110,000 annual salary
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- Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salary ranges are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future.
- Equity package [only for roles at HQ-office, L.5 and above]
- 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time)
- Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers
- Commuter benefits
- Parental leave
- Bereavement leave
- Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ️
- Regular social outings with the team
- Free Blank Street swag
About Blank Street
At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.
Add a Spark to the Ordinary…
Blank Street is looking for a multidisciplinary Brand Designer with exceptional video editing skills and a strong eye for design, image-making and social content.
Reporting to the our Global Creative Director, this role is 4 days in-person and based out of our Brooklyn, NY office.
Who We're Looking For
- For you to think in motion, not just static. You understand pacing, sequencing, sound and storytelling—and can spot the five seconds buried in an hour of footage that could become a great piece of content.
- For you to be fluent in the language of social. You're constantly noticing interesting formats, editing techniques and visual ideas and thinking about how they could translate for Blank Street.
- For you to make as well as think. You're equally comfortable pulling references for an upcoming shoot, opening Premiere to build a cut, jumping into Photoshop to finish an image, or turning a stack of Polaroids into a social post.
- For you to find more in what we make. You can look at the raw material from a campaign, event or shoot and identify creative opportunities beyond the originally briefed deliverables.
- For you to move quickly without losing taste. You know when something needs specialist craft and when the better answer is simply to open the file and make it happen.
What You'll Own
- Lead design for new shop openings and activations from first concept to launch day
- Manage stakeholders, timelines and feedback across your projects
- Lead print and signage production, working directly with vendors on quality, budget and timelines
- Support the team in delivering campaign assets globally, across digital, social and print
- Partner with cross-functional teams to bring new products, shops and campaigns to life
- Stay sharp on design trends, competitive moves and cultural shifts, and bring what's relevant back to the team
Requirements
- 3-5 years in graphic, brand or environmental design. Retail or hospitality experience is a plus but not mandatory
- A portfolio of projects you've led from idea to finished work
- Confidence presenting work and explaining your design decisions to stakeholders
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus
Benefits & Perks
- $90,000 - 110,000 annual salary
-
- Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salary ranges are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future.
- Equity package [only for roles at HQ-office, L.5 and above]
- 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time)
- Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers
- Commuter benefits
- Parental leave
- Bereavement leave
- Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ️
- Regular social outings with the team
- Free Blank Street swag
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Brand Designer
Frame your portfolio around measurable brand outcomes
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators assess whether your role truly requires a specialized degree. Tie each project in your portfolio to quantifiable results, such as conversion lifts or brand equity metrics, to reinforce the specialty occupation argument your employer will make.
Get your degree credential evaluated early
If your design degree is from outside the U.S., a NACES-approved credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency strengthens the specialty occupation case in an I-129 petition and prevents avoidable Requests for Evidence from USCIS.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find brand and creative employers that have filed Labor Condition Applications for design roles, so you're not wasting applications on companies that have never navigated the sponsorship process for your occupation.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct wage level before salary conversations so you can negotiate from an informed position and avoid an LCA denial.
Clarify who owns the LCA filing timeline
The employer must have a certified LCA before you can begin work. Confirm in writing that your offer letter or employment agreement specifies who is managing the filing and the expected certification date so your start date isn't delayed by an administrative gap.
Distinguish your brand strategy work from general graphic design
Job titles like 'Brand Designer' sometimes blur into production-level roles that USCIS may not classify as specialty occupations. Document your responsibilities around brand architecture, visual identity systems, and cross-functional strategy to clearly separate the role from non-qualifying design work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a brand designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the classification isn't automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as graphic design, visual communication, or fine arts. Roles focused on brand strategy, visual identity systems, or integrated campaign design are stronger candidates than purely production-focused positions. Your employer's job description needs to reflect that degree-level expertise is a genuine requirement, not a preference.
What degree does a brand designer need for visa sponsorship?
USCIS looks for a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the role. Graphic design, visual communication, marketing, or fine arts typically support a brand designer petition. A degree in an unrelated field can still qualify if you hold a combination of education and experience that is evaluated as equivalent, though this requires additional documentation and a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service.
Which visa types can a brand designer use to work in the U.S.?
H-1B is the most common path for brand designers, subject to the annual cap and selection process. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has its own annual allocation and no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. All three require employer sponsorship and a certified Labor Condition Application filed with the DOL before the visa application proceeds.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a brand designer visa?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for creative and design roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already filed for positions like yours. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship reluctance only at the offer stage.
Can a brand designer self-petition for a green card?
Most brand designers pursue an employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green card, which requires a PERM labor certification filed with the DOL before USCIS reviews the immigrant petition. Self-petition under EB-2 National Interest Waiver is possible but requires demonstrating that your work has substantial national merit and is in the U.S. interest, a high bar for most design professionals without an exceptional publication or public impact record.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Brand Designer jobs?
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.