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  • Mark

    Administrator
    April 27, 2025 at 10:29 pm

    Hi Priyank, welcome to the community and thanks for sharing your background! 🙂

    Since you are a UI/UX Designer (which falls under ANZSCO 232411 – Graphic Designer or sometimes ANZSCO 261211 – Multimedia Specialist depending on your exact duties), let me help you with some visa and job search suggestions for starters.

    Visa Pathways:

    The occupation of Multimedia Specialist (ANZSCO 261211) is currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

    This means you could be eligible for skilled visas like the Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa), Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa), or Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa) if you meet the points requirements and complete a successful skills assessment.

    The occupation Graphic Designer (ANZSCO 232411) is listed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), so it has more limited options (primarily employer sponsorship such as a Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa).

    Job Search Help:

    To find jobs that offer sponsorship, you can check:

    1. https://482jobs.com – This is one of our own websites, and all jobs listed here offer Australia visa sponsorship.

    2. https://seek.com.au

    3. https://indeed.com.au

    You might find suitable roles in the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) category here:

    https://482jobs.com/job-category/information-communications-technology/

    Extra Tips:

    It is highly recommended you update your LinkedIn profile to appeal to Australian recruiters. You can check this guide for expert tips: https://482jobs.com/15-expert-tips-to-get-noticed-by-australian-recruiters-on-linkedin

    Also, to help recruiters find you directly, you can upload your resume to our site here: https://482jobs.com/candidates/submit-resume/

    Next Steps:

    Consider getting a skills assessment through ACS (Australian Computer Society) for ANZSCO 261211 if your work is focused more on digital media. Their official site is https://www.acs.org.au/

    If your work is more graphics-focused, VETASSESS handles Graphic Designer assessments: https://www.vetassess.com.au/

    Start building local work experience and networking – this will significantly help for employer sponsorship or state nomination pathways.

    I hope you found this helpful Priyank! Feel free to ask if you would like me to guide you through points calculation, specific visa steps or anything else mentioned above.

    All the best

    Regards,

    Mark

    482jobs.com

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  • Priyank

    Member
    April 28, 2025 at 9:47 am

    Hi Mark,

    Thank you so much for the detailed guidance and warm welcome! I appreciate you taking the time to explain the visa pathways and job search options clearly.

    I had one more question —
    Given that I have over 3 years of experience as a UI/UX Designer, would it be possible to consider the Subclass 186 Direct Entry (DE) visa pathway as well?
    I would love to hear your thoughts on whether it could be a good option in my case.

    Thanks again for your support!

    Kind regards,

    Priyank

    • This reply was modified 1 month, 2 weeks ago by  Priyank.
    • This reply was modified 1 month, 2 weeks ago by  Priyank.

  • Mark

    Administrator
    April 28, 2025 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Priyank,

    Thank you for your kind words! I am glad the information was helpful.

    To answer your follow-up about the Subclass 186 Direct Entry (DE) stream – yes, it could definitely be an option for you, but there are a few important conditions:

    1. Occupation:
      Your nominated occupation must be on the relevant list.

    • Multimedia Specialist (ANZSCO 261211) is on the MLTSSL, which qualifies for Subclass 186 DE.

    • Graphic Designer (ANZSCO 232411) is not typically eligible for 186 DE unless it is through a Labour Agreement.

    1. Skills Assessment:
      You must have a positive skills assessment in the nominated occupation before applying.

    1. Work Experience:
      You must have at least 3 years of full-time relevant work experience post-qualification, which you mentioned you already have, so you meet this part.

    2. Employer Sponsorship:
      You must secure an Australian employer willing to sponsor you for the 186 visa under the Direct Entry stream.

    • The employer must also be actively and lawfully operating in Australia and meet certain nomination requirements.

    In summary:
    If you secure an employer willing to sponsor you and get a positive skills assessment as a Multimedia Specialist, the Subclass 186 DE could absolutely be a strong pathway for you! It offers direct permanent residency without needing to work for years on a temporary visa first.

    I hope this helps clarify things! Please let me know if you have any further follow-up questions.

    Warm regards,
    Mark

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