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Industrial designers can secure H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship when their role requires a bachelor's degree in industrial design, product design, or a related field. Most positions at consumer electronics, automotive, and product companies qualify as specialty occupations. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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As an Industrial Designer, you will be embedded in the mechanical design process, working closely with Design Engineers and the broader hardware team to develop and refine the surfaced geometry of robot exterior parts. This role will translate design direction into production-ready Class A surfaces, owning cosmetic finish specifications, and supporting CMF decisions that hold up through tooling and manufacturing. You're someone who gets excited about getting a parting line right and knows how to have a productive conversation with a tooling vendor about texture.
Key job responsibilities
Surfacing & Production CAD
- Own Class A surface development for injection molded exterior parts, working from approved concept geometry or sketches to production-intent 3D models
- Collaborate closely with Design Engineers to ensure surfaced geometry is DFM-compliant — maintaining appropriate draft, wall thickness, and parting line strategy without compromising design intent
- Maintain and refine surface models through tooling development, incorporating feedback from T0/T1 sample reviews
- Support 2D cosmetic drawing callouts including surface finish, texture zones, parting line locations, and appearance critical areas
Cosmetic Finish & CMF
- Define and document cosmetic finish specifications for molded and machined parts
- Develop and manage CMF documentation: material callouts, color standards, finish samples, and approval criteria for production
- Source and evaluate finish and texture options in collaboration with tooling vendors and surface finish suppliers
- Maintain cosmetic appearance standards and support first article cosmetic inspection criteria
Cross-Functional Design Support
- Work with the team to evaluate cosmetic samples and prototypes against intent — communicating clearly what's acceptable, what needs correction, and why
- Support design reviews by preparing clear visual references, annotated models, and finish sample boards
- Assist in evaluating and selecting materials and finishes for new components during NPI
- Contribute to maintaining a consistent, coherent product language across the robot's exterior
About the team
Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company, is building capable, safe, and genuinely delightful robots for everyday life. Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces.
We believe that future won’t arrive until building for robotics becomes far more accessible. Today, too much effort is spent reinventing the fundamentals. We’re changing that by developing tightly integrated hardware and software systems that make it faster, safer, and more intuitive to create real-world robotic products.
Our work spans the full stack: mechanical design, control systems, dynamic modeling, and intelligent software. The focus is not just functionality, but experience. We’re building robots that feel responsive, expressive, and genuinely useful.
At Fauna, you’ll work at the frontier of this space, helping define how robots move, manipulate, and interact with people in natural environments. It’s an opportunity to solve hard problems across hardware and software with a team focused on making robotics accessible and joyful to build.
If you care about making robotics real for everyone and building systems that are as delightful as they are capable, we’re interested in hearing from you.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience
- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 109,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As an Industrial Designer, you will be embedded in the mechanical design process, working closely with Design Engineers and the broader hardware team to develop and refine the surfaced geometry of robot exterior parts. This role will translate design direction into production-ready Class A surfaces, owning cosmetic finish specifications, and supporting CMF decisions that hold up through tooling and manufacturing. You're someone who gets excited about getting a parting line right and knows how to have a productive conversation with a tooling vendor about texture.
Key job responsibilities
Surfacing & Production CAD
- Own Class A surface development for injection molded exterior parts, working from approved concept geometry or sketches to production-intent 3D models
- Collaborate closely with Design Engineers to ensure surfaced geometry is DFM-compliant — maintaining appropriate draft, wall thickness, and parting line strategy without compromising design intent
- Maintain and refine surface models through tooling development, incorporating feedback from T0/T1 sample reviews
- Support 2D cosmetic drawing callouts including surface finish, texture zones, parting line locations, and appearance critical areas
Cosmetic Finish & CMF
- Define and document cosmetic finish specifications for molded and machined parts
- Develop and manage CMF documentation: material callouts, color standards, finish samples, and approval criteria for production
- Source and evaluate finish and texture options in collaboration with tooling vendors and surface finish suppliers
- Maintain cosmetic appearance standards and support first article cosmetic inspection criteria
Cross-Functional Design Support
- Work with the team to evaluate cosmetic samples and prototypes against intent — communicating clearly what's acceptable, what needs correction, and why
- Support design reviews by preparing clear visual references, annotated models, and finish sample boards
- Assist in evaluating and selecting materials and finishes for new components during NPI
- Contribute to maintaining a consistent, coherent product language across the robot's exterior
About the team
Fauna Robotics, an Amazon company, is building capable, safe, and genuinely delightful robots for everyday life. Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces.
We believe that future won’t arrive until building for robotics becomes far more accessible. Today, too much effort is spent reinventing the fundamentals. We’re changing that by developing tightly integrated hardware and software systems that make it faster, safer, and more intuitive to create real-world robotic products.
Our work spans the full stack: mechanical design, control systems, dynamic modeling, and intelligent software. The focus is not just functionality, but experience. We’re building robots that feel responsive, expressive, and genuinely useful.
At Fauna, you’ll work at the frontier of this space, helping define how robots move, manipulate, and interact with people in natural environments. It’s an opportunity to solve hard problems across hardware and software with a team focused on making robotics accessible and joyful to build.
If you care about making robotics real for everyone and building systems that are as delightful as they are capable, we’re interested in hearing from you.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience
- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York - 109,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Industrial Designer
Frame your portfolio around degree-linked skills
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators look for a direct connection between your degree and your daily work. Emphasize ergonomics, materials science, and human-centered design methods that require formal education, not just creative talent.
Target companies with a history of H-1B filings
Consumer electronics, automotive, and medical device manufacturers file H-1B petitions for industrial designers regularly. DOL disclosure data shows Apple, Ford, and medical device firms among consistent sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers.
Document the specialty occupation case upfront
USCIS sometimes questions whether industrial design qualifies as a specialty occupation. Ask your employer to include a detailed job duties letter showing that a specific bachelor's degree, not a general one, is the industry standard for the role.
Highlight any product patents or published design work
Patented designs, published case studies, or industry awards strengthen an O-1B petition considerably. If you have registered intellectual property or press coverage of your work, compile those records before your employer begins the petition process.
Clarify your degree equivalency early if you studied abroad
A three-year bachelor's in industrial design from Australia, the UK, or Canada is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your employer's attorney will likely request a credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited organization to confirm.
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Does industrial design qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS looks for evidence that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Industrial designer roles tied to product engineering, ergonomics, or human factors research at companies like Apple or Ford have a strong track record of approval. General creative roles with no degree requirement tend to face more scrutiny.
What visa options exist for industrial designers beyond the H-1B?
The O-1B is the strongest alternative for designers with an exceptional portfolio, press coverage, patents, or industry awards. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3, which has no lottery and far lower competition. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify under the TN visa if the role aligns with the engineering or scientific technician categories. Each pathway has different employer obligations and timelines.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor industrial designers?
Browse Migrate Mate to filter for industrial design roles at companies with verified sponsorship histories. DOL Labor Condition Application data is publicly available and shows which employers have filed for industrial designers in recent years, giving you a realistic picture of who actually sponsors versus who lists it as a possibility.
Will a product design or UX degree satisfy the H-1B degree requirement for industrial designer roles?
A degree in product design, human-computer interaction, or a closely related field generally satisfies the requirement if the job duties align with the degree. USCIS evaluates the connection between the specific degree field and the specific job duties, not just the job title. If your degree is in an adjacent field, your employer's petition letter needs to explain why that field is standard for the role.
Are industrial designer H-1B petitions commonly approved or denied?
Approval rates depend heavily on how the role is documented. Petitions for industrial designers at large technology or automotive companies with clearly defined degree requirements tend to be approved at rates consistent with the broader H-1B program. Petitions for roles at small studios where job duties are ambiguous or degree requirements are informal face higher rates of requests for evidence. A detailed job duties letter from the employer reduces that risk significantly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Industrial 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.
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