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Brand Executive roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, and the annual H-1B cap and lottery apply, so timing your job search to align with the filing cycle matters.
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Authentic. Supportive. Fun. To experience human resources at Ulta Beauty is to step out of the mundane and into an environment alive with optimistic energy. After all, success breeds opportunity, and the opportunities to help drive an organization at the top of its game to even greater heights are as uncommon as they are satisfying.
It’s fast, it’s ambitious, it’s anchored in trust. With the chance to move or flex based on new or existing interests and passions. If you want that rare culture of lived values, where “team” truly means something. Where the drive for excellence is balanced with a genuine desire to help and encourage. And where the mark you make will be seen and recognized—we challenge you to dream bigger. To imagine the possibilities.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE
The Executive Recruitment & Employment Brand Manager is a strategic talent leader responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top executive talent while elevating Ulta Beauty’s employment brand in the external market. This role partners closely with senior leadership to build a strong, diverse leadership bench and amplifies Ulta Beauty’s reputation as an employer of choice through a compelling, differentiated executive talent narrative.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
- Lead end-to-end executive search for VP, SVP, and critical enterprise leadership roles across all enterprise functions
- Translate Ulta Beauty’s growth strategy into forward-looking executive hiring plans
- Build and maintain diverse, high-quality leadership pipelines aligned to succession planning priorities
- Identify emerging leadership trends across retail, beauty, and consumer industries
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Committee members and senior leaders
- Lead intake, calibration, and selection discussions with a focus on capability, leadership behaviors, and culture alignment
- Provide market insights, talent intelligence, and competitive positioning
- Own and evolve Ulta Beauty’s executive employment brand strategy in partnership with HR, Communications, and Marketing
- Shape and articulate a compelling Executive Value Proposition (EVP) aligned to Ulta Beauty’s purpose, growth, and culture
- Ensure consistent, high-impact storytelling across executive search materials, candidate interactions, and external touchpoints
- Partner to activate the brand externally (e.g., thought leadership, executive talent mapping, industry engagement, and search firm alignment)
- Equip senior leaders with messaging and narratives to effectively attract top talent
- Continuously assess market perception and strengthen Ulta Beauty’s positioning as a destination for diverse executive talent
- Deliver a high-touch, “white-glove” executive candidate experience that reflects Ulta Beauty’s brand and values
- Ensure every candidate interaction reinforces Ulta Beauty’s culture of inclusivity, authenticity, and guest obsession
- Drive seamless execution from outreach through offer and onboarding
- Leverage direct sourcing, industry networks, and executive search partners to identify top-tier talent
- Build deep pipelines across retail, digital, consumer products, and adjacent industries
- Monitor competitor activity, talent trends, and brand perception to inform both recruiting and employment branding strategies
- Manage and optimize relationships with retained executive search firms
- Ensure partners effectively represent Ulta Beauty’s brand and deliver diverse, high-caliber candidate slates
- Track performance, drive accountability, and align partners to strategic priorities
- Drive consistent, efficient executive recruiting processes with strong governance
- Track and report key metrics (pipeline health, slate diversity, time-to-fill, acceptance rates, brand engagement)
- Leverage data and insights to continuously improve both recruiting outcomes and employment brand effectiveness
THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS
- 8–12+ years of executive recruiting experience (corporate and/or retained search)
- Proven success placing VP+ leaders in complex, fast-paced organizations
- Experience contributing to or leading employment branding or EVP initiatives
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Deep sourcing expertise and established executive talent networks
- Experience in retail, beauty, consumer, or omnichannel organizations
- Background working cross-functionally with marketing/communications on employer brand
- Experience supporting transformation, growth, or digital innovation environments
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal office demands
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this position is $106,000.00 - $170,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Overview:
Authentic. Supportive. Fun. To experience human resources at Ulta Beauty is to step out of the mundane and into an environment alive with optimistic energy. After all, success breeds opportunity, and the opportunities to help drive an organization at the top of its game to even greater heights are as uncommon as they are satisfying.
It’s fast, it’s ambitious, it’s anchored in trust. With the chance to move or flex based on new or existing interests and passions. If you want that rare culture of lived values, where “team” truly means something. Where the drive for excellence is balanced with a genuine desire to help and encourage. And where the mark you make will be seen and recognized—we challenge you to dream bigger. To imagine the possibilities.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE
The Executive Recruitment & Employment Brand Manager is a strategic talent leader responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top executive talent while elevating Ulta Beauty’s employment brand in the external market. This role partners closely with senior leadership to build a strong, diverse leadership bench and amplifies Ulta Beauty’s reputation as an employer of choice through a compelling, differentiated executive talent narrative.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
- Lead end-to-end executive search for VP, SVP, and critical enterprise leadership roles across all enterprise functions
- Translate Ulta Beauty’s growth strategy into forward-looking executive hiring plans
- Build and maintain diverse, high-quality leadership pipelines aligned to succession planning priorities
- Identify emerging leadership trends across retail, beauty, and consumer industries
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Committee members and senior leaders
- Lead intake, calibration, and selection discussions with a focus on capability, leadership behaviors, and culture alignment
- Provide market insights, talent intelligence, and competitive positioning
- Own and evolve Ulta Beauty’s executive employment brand strategy in partnership with HR, Communications, and Marketing
- Shape and articulate a compelling Executive Value Proposition (EVP) aligned to Ulta Beauty’s purpose, growth, and culture
- Ensure consistent, high-impact storytelling across executive search materials, candidate interactions, and external touchpoints
- Partner to activate the brand externally (e.g., thought leadership, executive talent mapping, industry engagement, and search firm alignment)
- Equip senior leaders with messaging and narratives to effectively attract top talent
- Continuously assess market perception and strengthen Ulta Beauty’s positioning as a destination for diverse executive talent
- Deliver a high-touch, “white-glove” executive candidate experience that reflects Ulta Beauty’s brand and values
- Ensure every candidate interaction reinforces Ulta Beauty’s culture of inclusivity, authenticity, and guest obsession
- Drive seamless execution from outreach through offer and onboarding
- Leverage direct sourcing, industry networks, and executive search partners to identify top-tier talent
- Build deep pipelines across retail, digital, consumer products, and adjacent industries
- Monitor competitor activity, talent trends, and brand perception to inform both recruiting and employment branding strategies
- Manage and optimize relationships with retained executive search firms
- Ensure partners effectively represent Ulta Beauty’s brand and deliver diverse, high-caliber candidate slates
- Track performance, drive accountability, and align partners to strategic priorities
- Drive consistent, efficient executive recruiting processes with strong governance
- Track and report key metrics (pipeline health, slate diversity, time-to-fill, acceptance rates, brand engagement)
- Leverage data and insights to continuously improve both recruiting outcomes and employment brand effectiveness
THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS
- 8–12+ years of executive recruiting experience (corporate and/or retained search)
- Proven success placing VP+ leaders in complex, fast-paced organizations
- Experience contributing to or leading employment branding or EVP initiatives
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Deep sourcing expertise and established executive talent networks
- Experience in retail, beauty, consumer, or omnichannel organizations
- Background working cross-functionally with marketing/communications on employer brand
- Experience supporting transformation, growth, or digital innovation environments
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal office demands
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this position is $106,000.00 - $170,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Frame your portfolio around measurable outcomes
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators evaluating specialty occupation need proof your role requires a specific degree, not just creativity. Quantify campaign ROI, brand equity shifts, and market share gains to reinforce that your work demands analytical, degree-level expertise.
Verify your degree maps to the role
H-1B specialty occupation requires a bachelor's in a directly related field. If your degree is in a tangential discipline like psychology or fine arts, pull the O*NET occupation profile for Brand Executive roles to build a documented connection before employers file.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find Brand Executive employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated the DOL filing process for this role type, not testing the waters with yours.
Ask about the LCA prevailing wage tier at offer stage
Your offered salary must meet the prevailing wage DOL certifies for Brand Executive roles in your metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before negotiating, so you can spot whether an offer is structured at Level I versus Level III.
Align your start date to the H-1B filing window
H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in June, your employer can't file until the following April. Confirm the employer understands this timeline before you resign from any existing status.
Clarify whether the role is exempt from the lottery
Brand Executive positions at universities or affiliated nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning your employer files directly with USCIS without entering the annual lottery. If you're targeting higher education brands or think-tank clients, confirm cap-exempt status during the offer conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Brand Executive role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as marketing, advertising, communications, or business. The key is that the role must require that specific degree, not merely prefer it. Job postings that say 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can create problems during USCIS adjudication, so confirming the employer's written job requirements before filing matters.
Which visa types are realistic for a Brand Executive seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for Brand Executive roles and requires employer sponsorship, an LCA certified by DOL, and surviving the annual cap and lottery. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3 visa, which also requires a specialty occupation and an LCA but has a separate cap that has never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status if the role fits the USMCA profession list, though Brand Executive is not explicitly listed and eligibility depends on the specific job duties and degree.
How do I find Brand Executive employers that actually sponsor visas?
Browse Brand Executive roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified sponsorship history for this role type. Applying to companies already familiar with the LCA and H-1B process shortens the timeline and reduces the risk that an employer backs out once they learn what sponsorship involves.
Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree qualify for H-1B or E-3 sponsorship?
Generally yes. USCIS and the State Department typically accept three-year Australian bachelor's degrees as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for specialty occupation purposes, particularly in marketing and communications fields. If your degree is a three-year qualification, your employer's immigration counsel may request a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service to include with the LCA or petition filing.
Can a Brand Executive role qualify for a green card through PERM labor certification?
Yes. Brand Executive roles can support EB-2 or EB-3 green card petitions through the PERM process. The employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment process demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available, then file a PERM application with DOL before submitting an I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS. Country of birth affects how long you wait for a visa number to become available after PERM approval, with India and China facing significant backlogs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Brand Executive 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.