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Head of Product Design roles attract strong H-1B sponsorship from tech companies, but competition is fierce. Employers typically require a portfolio demonstrating systems-level design leadership, and your degree field matters more than most candidates expect at the visa petition stage. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Application Window is expected to close on 1/3/25. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Who We Are
Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Experience Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network - even the ones they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues - before they impact end-user experiences. ThousandEyes is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and beyond, helping customers deploy at scale while also delivering AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco’s leading Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios.
About The Role
At ThousandEyes, we are fanatical about design. Our product is built to visualize the Internet and the services that flow across it. The Internet is a massive distributed system with thousands of networks at its core serving half of the human population. As the Head of Product Design you are going to solve data visualization problems at the Internet scale. We believe in innovation, simplicity, and elegance. This role is a combination of people management and design work. As the Head of Design, you will be responsible for building and growing a team of designers as well as the product. You will work with our customers, engineers, product management, and customer success to determine design requirements, create mockups, user workflows, do user research, and provide feedback to constantly improve our product. You will be part of the full product development cycle, from strategic user decisions to pixel-perfect design delivery. We are looking for someone who can collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to make complex, technical concepts intuitive and be responsible for the design of broad areas of our product.
- Lead, manage & grow a team of designers along with owning design projects from conception to delivery.
- Hire, mentor and be responsible for the growth and development of designers within the team organization.
- Create user journeys, wireframes, detailed UX flows, prototypes, UI mockups, sketches, visuals, decks, and explanations that promote understanding and alignment with cross functional teams.
- Simplify complexities around data visualization, helping our users get actionable insights seamlessly.
- Iterate based on feedback from a broad range of team members, users, and subject matter experts. Give and receive feedback in regular reviews and critiques with designers.
- Build a thorough understanding of the technology and influence the product strategy.
- Design, conduct and synthesize user research activities to help build a deep understanding of our users and address usability issues. Drive design decisions based on data from user metrics as well as qualitative interviews.
- Effectively communicate design concepts to a range of stakeholders and audiences within the team as well as across the company. Build consensus and balance different priorities while dealing with ambiguity.
- Initiate ideas and solutions beyond the product roadmap to improve the overall experience for our users.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of design experience with demonstrated success with cloud-native, enterprise/SaaS data-intensive products
- 8+ years of experience building, growing & managing teams
- Experience and/or passion for working with data visualization
- Can articulate the reasoning behind your design decisions
- Can think through user problems while understanding technical constraints
- Self-learner with aptitude for understanding complex, technical concepts
- Experience conducting and participating in user research activities
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $280,100.00 to $384,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area $280,100.00 - $442,600.00
Non-Metro New York State & Washington State $267,600.00 - $390,300.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
- Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
INTRODUCTION
The Application Window is expected to close on 1/3/25. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Who We Are
Cisco ThousandEyes is a Digital Experience Assurance platform that empowers organizations to deliver flawless digital experiences across every network - even the ones they don’t own. Powered by AI and an unmatched set of cloud, internet and enterprise network telemetry data, ThousandEyes enables IT teams to proactively detect, diagnose, and remediate issues - before they impact end-user experiences. ThousandEyes is deeply integrated across the entire Cisco technology portfolio and beyond, helping customers deploy at scale while also delivering AI-powered assurance insights within Cisco’s leading Networking, Security, Collaboration, and Observability portfolios.
About The Role
At ThousandEyes, we are fanatical about design. Our product is built to visualize the Internet and the services that flow across it. The Internet is a massive distributed system with thousands of networks at its core serving half of the human population. As the Head of Product Design you are going to solve data visualization problems at the Internet scale. We believe in innovation, simplicity, and elegance. This role is a combination of people management and design work. As the Head of Design, you will be responsible for building and growing a team of designers as well as the product. You will work with our customers, engineers, product management, and customer success to determine design requirements, create mockups, user workflows, do user research, and provide feedback to constantly improve our product. You will be part of the full product development cycle, from strategic user decisions to pixel-perfect design delivery. We are looking for someone who can collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to make complex, technical concepts intuitive and be responsible for the design of broad areas of our product.
- Lead, manage & grow a team of designers along with owning design projects from conception to delivery.
- Hire, mentor and be responsible for the growth and development of designers within the team organization.
- Create user journeys, wireframes, detailed UX flows, prototypes, UI mockups, sketches, visuals, decks, and explanations that promote understanding and alignment with cross functional teams.
- Simplify complexities around data visualization, helping our users get actionable insights seamlessly.
- Iterate based on feedback from a broad range of team members, users, and subject matter experts. Give and receive feedback in regular reviews and critiques with designers.
- Build a thorough understanding of the technology and influence the product strategy.
- Design, conduct and synthesize user research activities to help build a deep understanding of our users and address usability issues. Drive design decisions based on data from user metrics as well as qualitative interviews.
- Effectively communicate design concepts to a range of stakeholders and audiences within the team as well as across the company. Build consensus and balance different priorities while dealing with ambiguity.
- Initiate ideas and solutions beyond the product roadmap to improve the overall experience for our users.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of design experience with demonstrated success with cloud-native, enterprise/SaaS data-intensive products
- 8+ years of experience building, growing & managing teams
- Experience and/or passion for working with data visualization
- Can articulate the reasoning behind your design decisions
- Can think through user problems while understanding technical constraints
- Self-learner with aptitude for understanding complex, technical concepts
- Experience conducting and participating in user research activities
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $280,100.00 to $384,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows:
- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area $280,100.00 - $442,600.00
Non-Metro New York State & Washington State $267,600.00 - $390,300.00
- For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
- Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Head Of Product Design
Lead with your design systems portfolio
USCIS evaluates H-1B specialty occupation based on the role's degree requirements. A portfolio showing systems-level design work, not just UI output, signals the theoretical depth that distinguishes a qualifying Head of Product Design petition from a generic creative hire.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the role
A bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a closely related field strengthens your petition. General business or communications degrees can create RFE risk at this level, even when you have years of relevant leadership experience behind you.
Target companies with established design organizations
Companies with dedicated design teams, think mid-stage startups through enterprise, are far more likely to have H-1B infrastructure in place. A Head of Product Design hire at a company without prior sponsorship history means longer lead times and more attorney work.
Understand the LCA wage level for your seniority
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application before your H-1B petition. At the Head level, USCIS and DOL expect a Wage Level III or IV classification. Confirm with your employer that the offered role is benchmarked correctly before filing begins.
Document cross-functional leadership clearly
Petitions for design leadership roles benefit from evidence showing you direct product strategy, not just visual execution. Offer letters, org charts, and project briefs that demonstrate you own design decisions across engineering and product teams strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship pathways
Universities, research nonprofits, and some government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B lottery cap. A Head of Product Design role at a cap-exempt employer means no lottery risk and year-round filing, worth exploring if you missed the annual registration window.
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Does Head of Product Design qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. For Head of Product Design, degrees in Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design, or Graphic Design typically support the specialty occupation standard. Roles where the employer accepts any degree field regardless of discipline create RFE risk, so job description language matters significantly at petition stage.
What visa types are most common for Head of Product Design roles?
H-1B is the most common path. Australians can pursue the E-3, which has no lottery and a much faster timeline. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN status with the right degree. O-1A is an option for design leaders with significant industry recognition, awards, publications, or a track record of leading teams at well-known companies can support the extraordinary ability standard.
How strong are H-1B approval rates for product design leadership roles?
Approval rates for senior design roles have historically been solid when petitions are well-documented. The main risk factor is specialty occupation challenges when the job description is broad or the degree field doesn't closely match design. Employers with experienced immigration counsel and clear role documentation see far fewer RFEs than those filing with generic job descriptions that could apply to any creative hire.
Does work experience substitute for a design degree in sponsorship petitions?
It can, but it's complicated. USCIS accepts three years of specialized experience as equivalent to one year of education, meaning 12 years of relevant work experience can substitute for a four-year degree. However, for a Head of Product Design role, demonstrating that the position itself normally requires a degree in a specific design-related field is more important than the candidate's own educational background when establishing specialty occupation.
Where can I find Head of Product Design jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking U.S. roles with visa sponsorship. The platform filters for employers who have sponsored visas before, so you're not wasting time applying to companies that will reject you at the offer stage over immigration status. Browse Head of Product Design listings on Migrate Mate to find roles matched to your visa situation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Head Of Product Design 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.
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