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INTRODUCTION
Our client seeks a Lead Designer to drive global digital growth marketing through scalable design systems. The role blends hands-on production design with system governance across brands and channels. The designer will convert Adobe templates to Figma components, maintain cross-brand consistency, and support high-volume campaign delivery with precision. The work will collaborate across creative, production, and channel teams to optimize reusable assets and workflows.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $53.00 to $63.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities
- Build, document, maintain, and manage a global cross-brand design system in Figma including components, templates, and guidelines.
- Convert Adobe Creative Cloud design templates into flexible, scalable component-based Figma templates for global campaign delivery.
- Ensure template and brand consistency across Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, dynamic creative optimization platforms, and brand endpoints.
- Support versioning, localization, and adaptation of assets for global campaigns.
- Deliver pixel-perfect template designs with strong typographic hierarchy, layout design, brand integrity, and logical component usage.
- Update templates based on QA/QC results, platform feedback, and strategic direction.
- Partner with creative leadership, designers, producers, project managers, and channel owners to keep template libraries current and accurate.
- Play a key role in integrating new workflows and supporting operational transitions as the team scales.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 8+ years of professional experience in digital design or marketing design.
- Expert-level proficiency in Figma including component libraries, variants, auto layout, and template governance.
- Expert-level Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud skills.
- Proven experience building and maintaining design systems and reusable template libraries.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual design and system-level thinking.
- Mastery of digital creative delivery including export settings, color profiles (sRGB/CMYK), DPI, bleed, compression, and responsive considerations.
- Strong understanding of file formats and their appropriate usage.
- Experience delivering creative against precise specification requirements.
- Strong time management with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Experience in media, entertainment, film, or television marketing (preferred).
- Working knowledge of HTML/CSS, email builders such as Braze, Klaviyo, or Litmus, and ad platforms such as Google Ads or Meta (preferred).
- Familiarity with motion design using After Effects and automation tools for batch exports (preferred).
- Passion for team culture and innovation in design workflows (preferred).
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
JOB ID: JN -032026-105949
Onsite in either Burbank, CA or New York City, NY
INTRODUCTION
Our client seeks a Lead Designer to drive global digital growth marketing through scalable design systems. The role blends hands-on production design with system governance across brands and channels. The designer will convert Adobe templates to Figma components, maintain cross-brand consistency, and support high-volume campaign delivery with precision. The work will collaborate across creative, production, and channel teams to optimize reusable assets and workflows.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $53.00 to $63.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities
- Build, document, maintain, and manage a global cross-brand design system in Figma including components, templates, and guidelines.
- Convert Adobe Creative Cloud design templates into flexible, scalable component-based Figma templates for global campaign delivery.
- Ensure template and brand consistency across Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, dynamic creative optimization platforms, and brand endpoints.
- Support versioning, localization, and adaptation of assets for global campaigns.
- Deliver pixel-perfect template designs with strong typographic hierarchy, layout design, brand integrity, and logical component usage.
- Update templates based on QA/QC results, platform feedback, and strategic direction.
- Partner with creative leadership, designers, producers, project managers, and channel owners to keep template libraries current and accurate.
- Play a key role in integrating new workflows and supporting operational transitions as the team scales.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 8+ years of professional experience in digital design or marketing design.
- Expert-level proficiency in Figma including component libraries, variants, auto layout, and template governance.
- Expert-level Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud skills.
- Proven experience building and maintaining design systems and reusable template libraries.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual design and system-level thinking.
- Mastery of digital creative delivery including export settings, color profiles (sRGB/CMYK), DPI, bleed, compression, and responsive considerations.
- Strong understanding of file formats and their appropriate usage.
- Experience delivering creative against precise specification requirements.
- Strong time management with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Experience in media, entertainment, film, or television marketing (preferred).
- Working knowledge of HTML/CSS, email builders such as Braze, Klaviyo, or Litmus, and ad platforms such as Google Ads or Meta (preferred).
- Familiarity with motion design using After Effects and automation tools for batch exports (preferred).
- Passion for team culture and innovation in design workflows (preferred).
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
JOB ID: JN -032026-105949
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Lead Designer
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before understand the process and are far less likely to back out. Check USCIS LCA disclosure data to confirm a company has filed design-related petitions in the past two to three years.
Lead with your portfolio, not your visa status
Most hiring managers evaluate design candidates on portfolio quality first. Get the offer, then address sponsorship. Raising visa requirements before demonstrating your design value reduces your leverage significantly in early conversations.
Understand what your degree covers
H-1B specialty occupation requires your degree to match the role. A bachelor's in graphic design, industrial design, interaction design, or a closely related field typically satisfies this. Fine arts degrees may require additional documentation depending on the specific job duties.
O-1A is worth exploring if your work stands out
Lead Designers with published work, awards, jury credits, or industry recognition may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed at any time of year without an annual cap.
Clarify the role scope before applying
USCIS scrutinizes H-1B petitions more closely when job duties are broad or managerial. Lead Designer roles that include hands-on UX, visual design, or product design work are easier to approve than roles described primarily as team management.
Ask HR about their immigration counsel early
Companies that retain an immigration attorney handle sponsorship more smoothly than those figuring it out for the first time. Asking whether they work with outside counsel signals you know the process and helps you assess how prepared they are.
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Can a Lead Designer role qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, Lead Designer roles generally qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in design, UX, visual communication, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is specific to the field, not just any bachelor's degree, so job descriptions that require a design-specific background are stronger candidates for approval.
What visa options exist for Lead Designers beyond the H-1B?
The O-1A visa is a strong alternative for Lead Designers with a recognizable body of work, awards, published features, or jury or advisory roles. It has no annual cap and no lottery. The EB-1A green card follows similar criteria for those pursuing permanent residence. Designers from Australia may also qualify for the E-3 visa, which has far less competition than the H-1B.
Does my design degree need to be from a U.S. university?
No. USCIS accepts foreign degrees, but they must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A three-year Australian design degree is generally accepted as equivalent. If your degree is in a different field, you can substitute three years of specialized work experience for each year of missing education to meet the requirement.
Are H-1B approvals for design roles common?
H-1B approvals for design roles are approved regularly, but petitions describing the role as primarily managerial or cross-functional face more scrutiny. USCIS approves design petitions most consistently when the job duties center on hands-on design work requiring a specific degree. Roles blending design with general product management or business strategy can be harder to support without a well-documented petition.
Where can I find Lead Designer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for roles that offer visa sponsorship. Rather than sifting through general job listings and guessing which employers will sponsor, Migrate Mate surfaces companies with verified sponsorship histories so Lead Designers can focus on applications where sponsorship is already on the table.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Lead 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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