242 companies filed H-1B applications for DESIGN DIRECTOR roles (FY2026), ranked by filing volume from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
| # | Employer | H-1B filings | Avg. wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atelier Ten | 19 | $59,329 |
| 2 | M. ARTHUR GENSLER JR. AND ASSOCIATES INC. | 8 | $103,348 |
| 3 | Oliver Wyman, Inc. | 8 | $130,500 |
| 4 | Nordstrom, Inc. | 7 | $148,229 |
| 5 | Envogue International, LLC | 7 | $152,143 |
| 6 | LOUISE PARIS LTD | 6 | $130,833 |
| 7 | The Gap, Inc. | 6 | $183,266 |
| 8 | Pinterest, Inc. | 5 | $229,977 |
| 9 | ABERCROMBIE & FITCH TRADING CO. | 5 | $136,431 |
| 10 | THE JP NATION, INC. | 5 | $38,005 |
| 11 | IDEO, LP | 5 | $120,288 |
| 12 | Ralph Lauren Corporation | 4 | $166,250 |
| 13 | Bon Worth, Inc. | 4 | $89,214 |
| 14 | DYNAMICS WORLD, INC. | 4 | $37,160 |
| 15 | SPIN MASTER, INC. | 4 | $139,719 |
| 16 | Omni Design Technologies, Inc. | 4 | $166,917 |
| 17 | ALEXANDER WANG INCORPORATED | 3 | $173,333 |
| 18 | MOSAIKMESGUICH INC | 3 | $26,312 |
| 19 | AKQA, Inc. | 3 | $101,667 |
| 20 | Selbert Perkins Design | 3 | $93,333 |
| 21 | J. Crew Group, LLC | 3 | $184,333 |
| 22 | LF USA INC. | 3 | $205,000 |
| 23 | FUMBLIN'FOE,INC. | 3 | $37,842 |
| 24 | HOT ON TIME LLC | 3 | $92,818 |
| 25 | Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co. | 3 | $128,333 |
| State | H-1B filings |
|---|---|
| New York | 193 |
| California | 117 |
| Florida | 14 |
| Ohio | 12 |
| Texas | 12 |
Counts are H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data, whatever their outcome (certified, denied or withdrawn). Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.