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Creative Designer roles attract H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship from employers in advertising, tech, and media. Specialty occupation approval depends on demonstrating that the position requires a degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field, not just creative talent. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Full Time
Career area
Marketing
Location
1 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts 02125, United States
Job ID
R-96858
Become part of the Converse Team
Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $104,600.00 in our lowest geographic market to $213,700.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience. Information about benefits can be found here.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Global Brand Creative leads the conception of verbal and visual expressions of the WHY for Converse. We enable and tell stories of creativity, self-expression and youth progress through brand, seasonal, product innovation, music and style expression narratives. The team does this work via mediums of image, film, experience, retail, digital and social.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Lead Designer is a critical member of the global brand creative team focusing on Chuck Taylor and reports in to the Creative Director. The role requires a passion for storytelling, art direction and best in class creative execution, focusing on the look and feel of the brand, helping execute the vision alongside the Creative Director.
This position requires creating a strong partnership with the rest of the functions in the global marketing team. The Senior Designer is a master executor of concepts and creative thinking, and their experience should have a mix of a few disciplines, from photo direction, to understanding and working against a narrative, to graphic design, communication, moving image and environmental design (where needed). The position requires a strong conceptual process that drives the work across every touchpoint. It is also important to understand the various digital platforms and have a working knowledge of the creative differences between channels.
Lead brand creative designers are exceptional team players, focused on concept to execution, they work under the direction of the creative lead and alongside creative producers and global brand management. The Lead Designer will understand the seasonal strategy and always execute against it. They will also collaborate with agencies and other external creatives. They are passionate and connected to the creative industry – looking at the latest trends in art direction, graphic design, and technology. This ever-expanding knowledge, network, and interest both inspires and drives your creative thinking.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will be a major contributor in developing the overall look & feel, visual language, and execution of our seasonal campaigns; from conceptual direction and imagery to brand experiences, pop-ups, videos and tactical elements such as logos and packaging. To this point, you strive under pressure but remain positively and emotionally engaged. Considering this, you understand and are aware of matrix navigation, multiple partner management, and can undertake enterprise thinking while at the same time sweat the details.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
Tight-knit collaboration with the creative director; creative leadership on a Global level; working within a creative squad & partnering with brand management, creative production, and operations teams. You will also collaborate and guide external partners and agencies, including professionals in your respective field.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Absolute respect, proactivity and deep appreciation for diversity and equality in the workplace. You must embody Converse’s culture and embrace the values it stands for.
- Bachelor’s degree in brand design, graphic design, communications design, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education and experience and training.
- A minimum of 6 years+ creative experience in art direction and/or design, with ideally a strong focus on consumer brands.
- Great human and communication skills. This includes a strong ability to listen and coach.
- Proven exceptional ability to apply and perform design skills, including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, art direction, visual presentation development and layout.
- Demonstrated ability to apply these skills in innovative ways that elevate brand excellence, with a comprehensive knowledge of design processes.
- Experience directing photography (talent and product), illustration, and external agencies.
- Knowledge and sensitivity to trends influencing design in general, and in graphic design, lifestyle specifically.
- You will have a strong foundation of technical knowledge when it comes to digital and innovative practices.
- You will be able to distil briefs down in a way that allows you to showcase your thinking in creative ways.
- Experience of collaborating effectively with other functions, departments, and external stakeholders.
- Passion for reinventing the way we approach traditional ways of working. Not scared to challenge the past and in doing so push new creative ways of thinking and working.
- Great sense of judgment and decision-making. Emotionally intelligent with a growth mindset.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Marketing
Location
1 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts 02125, United States
Job ID
R-96858
Become part of the Converse Team
Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $104,600.00 in our lowest geographic market to $213,700.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience. Information about benefits can be found here.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Global Brand Creative leads the conception of verbal and visual expressions of the WHY for Converse. We enable and tell stories of creativity, self-expression and youth progress through brand, seasonal, product innovation, music and style expression narratives. The team does this work via mediums of image, film, experience, retail, digital and social.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Lead Designer is a critical member of the global brand creative team focusing on Chuck Taylor and reports in to the Creative Director. The role requires a passion for storytelling, art direction and best in class creative execution, focusing on the look and feel of the brand, helping execute the vision alongside the Creative Director.
This position requires creating a strong partnership with the rest of the functions in the global marketing team. The Senior Designer is a master executor of concepts and creative thinking, and their experience should have a mix of a few disciplines, from photo direction, to understanding and working against a narrative, to graphic design, communication, moving image and environmental design (where needed). The position requires a strong conceptual process that drives the work across every touchpoint. It is also important to understand the various digital platforms and have a working knowledge of the creative differences between channels.
Lead brand creative designers are exceptional team players, focused on concept to execution, they work under the direction of the creative lead and alongside creative producers and global brand management. The Lead Designer will understand the seasonal strategy and always execute against it. They will also collaborate with agencies and other external creatives. They are passionate and connected to the creative industry – looking at the latest trends in art direction, graphic design, and technology. This ever-expanding knowledge, network, and interest both inspires and drives your creative thinking.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will be a major contributor in developing the overall look & feel, visual language, and execution of our seasonal campaigns; from conceptual direction and imagery to brand experiences, pop-ups, videos and tactical elements such as logos and packaging. To this point, you strive under pressure but remain positively and emotionally engaged. Considering this, you understand and are aware of matrix navigation, multiple partner management, and can undertake enterprise thinking while at the same time sweat the details.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
Tight-knit collaboration with the creative director; creative leadership on a Global level; working within a creative squad & partnering with brand management, creative production, and operations teams. You will also collaborate and guide external partners and agencies, including professionals in your respective field.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Absolute respect, proactivity and deep appreciation for diversity and equality in the workplace. You must embody Converse’s culture and embrace the values it stands for.
- Bachelor’s degree in brand design, graphic design, communications design, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education and experience and training.
- A minimum of 6 years+ creative experience in art direction and/or design, with ideally a strong focus on consumer brands.
- Great human and communication skills. This includes a strong ability to listen and coach.
- Proven exceptional ability to apply and perform design skills, including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, art direction, visual presentation development and layout.
- Demonstrated ability to apply these skills in innovative ways that elevate brand excellence, with a comprehensive knowledge of design processes.
- Experience directing photography (talent and product), illustration, and external agencies.
- Knowledge and sensitivity to trends influencing design in general, and in graphic design, lifestyle specifically.
- You will have a strong foundation of technical knowledge when it comes to digital and innovative practices.
- You will be able to distil briefs down in a way that allows you to showcase your thinking in creative ways.
- Experience of collaborating effectively with other functions, departments, and external stakeholders.
- Passion for reinventing the way we approach traditional ways of working. Not scared to challenge the past and in doing so push new creative ways of thinking and working.
- Great sense of judgment and decision-making. Emotionally intelligent with a growth mindset.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Creative Designer
Frame your portfolio around business outcomes
Visa officers and hiring managers both want evidence your work drives results. Pair each portfolio piece with a measurable outcome, conversion lift, engagement increase, or revenue impact, to distinguish yourself from candidates who only show aesthetics.
Target employers who have sponsored before
Companies with a history of H-1B LCA filings for design roles are far more likely to sponsor again. Browse Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active sponsorship records in creative and design job categories.
Clarify the degree requirement in job descriptions
H-1B specialty occupation approval requires the role to specifically require a bachelor's degree in design or a related field. Roles listing 'degree preferred' rather than 'required' can create problems at petition stage, confirm this before applying.
Highlight specialized tools and technical skills
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or motion design tools strengthens the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating that the role demands specific technical expertise beyond general creative ability. List these prominently on your resume.
Consider O-1A or O-1B if your work has received recognition
Creative Designers with awards, published work, exhibition credits, or demonstrated industry recognition may qualify for the O-1B visa. It has no annual cap or lottery, making it a strong alternative to the H-1B for standout candidates.
Prepare documentation connecting your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes design roles closely. A credential evaluation confirming your degree aligns with U.S. equivalents, combined with the employer's position description explicitly requiring that field of study, significantly strengthens your petition's specialty occupation argument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Creative Designer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
They can, but approval is not guaranteed. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, graphic design, visual communication, or interaction design. Roles at larger employers with structured design teams and degree requirements built into the job description have a stronger record of approval than general creative or marketing hybrid roles.
What degree do I need for a Creative Designer H-1B petition?
A bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or a closely related field is the standard. Degrees in unrelated disciplines, even paired with strong portfolios, can complicate the specialty occupation argument. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree is required as part of the petition.
Which visa is better for Creative Designers, H-1B or O-1B?
The O-1B is worth serious consideration if your work has received tangible recognition, awards, published credits, notable client work, or exhibition history. It has no annual cap and no lottery, so there's no randomness in the process. The H-1B visa is more common and accessible without requiring demonstrated distinction, but you have to clear the lottery first.
What industries sponsor Creative Designer visas most often?
Technology companies, advertising agencies, media and entertainment firms, and consumer product brands are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for design roles. In-house design teams at large tech employers tend to have established immigration processes, making them more straightforward to work with than smaller agencies sponsoring for the first time. Migrate Mate lists design roles specifically from employers with sponsorship history.
Can a Creative Designer role qualify if I have experience but no degree?
For H-1B purposes, work experience can substitute for education under the three-for-one rule: three years of relevant experience replaces one year of a bachelor's degree. A four-year degree requires 12 years of equivalent experience. This path requires strong documentation, detailed employer letters, project records, and sometimes an expert opinion letter, and faces more USCIS scrutiny than a straightforward degree-based petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Creative 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.