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Senior Game Designer roles attract H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship from major studios and publishers across the U.S. The specialty occupation requirement is well-established for this title, and experienced candidates with a portfolio of shipped titles are strong sponsorship candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: Casual Hire – Game Statistician
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Location: Media Relations Department
Date Posted: June 22, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Full Time / Part Time: Part time
Other Conditions: Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, hours not to exceed 19.75 hours per week. Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Assistant Media Relations Director of assigned sport.
- Maintains and documents game/competition statistics for assigned sport.
- Operates scoreboard and/or computer programs, as needed and assigned.
- Must have knowledge and understanding or rules and statistics of designed sport.
- Ability to think and work under time-sensitive situations.
- Demonstrates a positive and professional working attitude and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the coaching staff, support staff, administrators in the UH Athletics Department and other individuals associated with the Athletics Department.
- Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.
- Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if you have reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Knowledge of sports that incumbent will be assigned to.
- Must be able to work weekday, weekends, holidays and nights when needed as many events are scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Must be able to work in an environment that is fast paced and time-sensitive.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
To Apply:
Inquiries: Derek Inouchi, Media Relations Director, inouchi@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Description
Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: Casual Hire – Game Statistician
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Location: Media Relations Department
Date Posted: June 22, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Full Time / Part Time: Part time
Other Conditions: Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, hours not to exceed 19.75 hours per week. Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Assistant Media Relations Director of assigned sport.
- Maintains and documents game/competition statistics for assigned sport.
- Operates scoreboard and/or computer programs, as needed and assigned.
- Must have knowledge and understanding or rules and statistics of designed sport.
- Ability to think and work under time-sensitive situations.
- Demonstrates a positive and professional working attitude and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the coaching staff, support staff, administrators in the UH Athletics Department and other individuals associated with the Athletics Department.
- Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.
- Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if you have reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees or students, have occurred or will occur.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Knowledge of sports that incumbent will be assigned to.
- Must be able to work weekday, weekends, holidays and nights when needed as many events are scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Must be able to work in an environment that is fast paced and time-sensitive.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
To Apply:
Inquiries: Derek Inouchi, Media Relations Director, inouchi@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Game Designer
Lead with shipped titles, not job duties
Sponsorship decisions hinge on your production track record. List every commercially released game you contributed to, your specific design ownership, and team size. Studios need evidence of real-world impact to justify the visa petition.
Quantify your design contributions
Vague credits won't move the needle. Specify the systems you owned, player engagement metrics you influenced, and how your design decisions shaped the final product. Concrete outcomes make the LCA and petition far stronger.
Target studios with active H-1B filing history
Not every studio sponsors visas with equal frequency. Focus on publishers and mid-to-large studios with a documented pattern of H-1B filings, which signals an established immigration infrastructure and legal team ready to process petitions.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
Game design degrees are relatively recent. If your degree is in a adjacent field like computer science or fine arts, prepare a credential evaluation and a detailed course-by-course analysis before applications begin to avoid delays.
Portfolio and petition should tell the same story
The specialty occupation argument for your H-1B relies on your portfolio matching the job description. Ensure your design portfolio directly reflects the systems and genres listed in the role to avoid inconsistencies USCIS may flag.
Consider O-1A if you have industry recognition
Award nominations, GDC speaking credits, published design postmortems, or press coverage of your work can support an O-1A petition. This bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is worth exploring with an immigration attorney beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Senior Game Designer a qualifying specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Senior Game Designer generally qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in game design, computer science, interactive media, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties require theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Senior-level roles with clear design system ownership and degree requirements in the job posting are well-positioned, though a well-documented petition is still essential.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Senior Game Designer role?
Most sponsoring studios require a bachelor's degree in game design, interactive media, computer science, or fine arts with a concentration in digital media. If your degree is in an adjacent field, USCIS allows three years of qualifying work experience to substitute for each year of missing education. A credential evaluation is recommended if your degree was earned outside the United States, particularly for three-year international programs.
How competitive is the H-1B lottery for game design professionals?
The H-1B lottery selects roughly 25 percent of registrations in a given year, so odds are not favorable regardless of field. Studios that have petitioned for game designers before are more likely to file promptly and correctly, which matters if you're selected. Candidates with an advanced U.S. master's degree enter a separate allocation with better odds. The O-1A visa is a meaningful alternative if your credits include awards, media coverage, or conference presentations.
Do studios typically sponsor Senior Game Designers for green cards?
Larger publishers and well-funded studios do sponsor green cards for senior design talent, typically through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories via PERM labor certification. The timeline from H-1B approval to green card varies significantly based on your country of birth, with Indian and Chinese nationals facing multi-year backlogs. Smaller indie studios are less likely to offer this, so it's worth asking directly before accepting an offer.
Where can I find Senior Game Designer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. Unlike general job boards, Migrate Mate filters for roles where employers have confirmed sponsorship willingness, so you're not cold-applying to postings that quietly exclude visa candidates. Browse Senior Game Designer listings on Migrate Mate to identify studios actively hiring internationally and filter by the visa types relevant to your situation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Game 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.