Top 10 Fashion and Apparel Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 fashion and apparel companies hiring OPT students include Hyosung, Mohawk Industries, and Fabletics Inc., spanning athletic footwear, performance apparel, accessories, and home textiles. Migrate Mate is tracking 213 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. F-1 students on OPT can work for any of these employers without an employer filing requirement, as long as the role relates to their field of study.
Which fashion and apparel companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
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Hyosung
Fiber & YarnTechnical TextilesEngineeringHyosung has 42 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any fashion and apparel company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Customer Service. Hyosung produces spandex fibers, industrial materials, and performance textile components.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations35
- Customer Service34
- Maintenance & Repair34
- Customer Service & Support34
- Compliance & Legal4
+16 roles across other teams
Open roles at Hyosung42 openSee all 42+ Hyosung OPT jobsApplyATM TechnicianCooper City, Florida · On-siteApplyField Service TechnicianMiami, Florida · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerMiamisburg, Ohio · On-siteApplyLead Manufacturing TechnicianMemphis, Tennessee · On-siteApplyHuman Resource GeneralistMemphis, Tennessee · On-site - 02
Mohawk Industries
Home TextilesManufacturingSupply ChainMohawk Industries has 29 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Business Development. Mohawk Industries manufactures flooring, rugs, and home textiles distributed globally.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations11
- Business Development11
- Warehouse & Logistics10
- Project & Program Management8
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering8
+56 roles across other teams
Open roles at Mohawk Industries29 openSee all Mohawk Industries OPT jobsApplyManufacturing EngineerDalton, Georgia · On-siteApplyProcess EngineerDalton, Georgia · On-siteApplyMaintenance ManagerGarner, North Carolina · On-siteApplySr Safety SpecialistGarner, North Carolina · On-siteApplySr. RecruiterCalhoun, Georgia · Hybrid - 03
Fabletics Inc.
ActivewearE-CommerceMembership RetailFabletics Inc. has 28 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Customer Service & Support. Fabletics is a membership-based activewear brand selling performance clothing for women and men.
Open roles by team
- Sales28
- Customer Service & Support28
- Account Management26
- Retail Banking Associate20
- Retail Banking & Branch Management6
Open roles at Fabletics Inc.28 openSee all Fabletics Inc. OPT jobsApplyRetail Sales Lead, Fabletics (Kenwood Towne Centre - Cincinnati, OH)Cincinnati, Ohio · On-siteApplyRetail Full Time Sales Lead (ABQ Uptown- Albuquerque, New Mexico)Albuquerque, New Mexico · On-siteApplyRetail Part-Time Store Associate, Fabletics (Cherry Creek - Denver, CO)Denver, Colorado · On-siteApplyRetail Part Time Sales Lead, Fabletics (Twelve Oaks - Novi, MI)Novi, Michigan · On-siteApplyRetail Part-Time Store Associate, Fabletics (Twelve Oaks - Novi, MI)Novi, Michigan · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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adidas
Athletic FootwearApparel DesignGlobal Retailadidas has 26 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Project & Program Management. Adidas designs and sells athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories across global markets.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics20
- Project & Program Management18
- Customer Service & Support16
- Sales15
- Account Management15
+40 roles across other teams
Open roles at adidas26 openSee all adidas OPT jobsApplyAssistant DesignerPortland, Oregon · HybridApplyAssistant Store ManagerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyAssistant Retail General ManagerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplySenior Manager, Solution EngineeringSpartanburg, South Carolina · HybridApplyRouting AnalystSpartanburg, South Carolina · Hybrid - 05
Skechers
FootwearRetailProduct DevelopmentSkechers has 25 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Analysis and Marketing. Skechers develops and distributes lifestyle and performance footwear for all age groups.
Open roles by team
- Business Analysis12
- Marketing10
- Project & Program Management10
- Data Science & Analytics5
- Warehouse & Logistics5
+47 roles across other teams
Open roles at Skechers25 openSee all Skechers OPT jobsApplyMerchandiser, Distributor Skechers StoresHermosa Beach, California · On-siteApplyJr. Footwear DesignerManhattan Beach, California · On-siteApplyLease Administration SpecialistManhattan Beach, California · On-siteApplyCosting & Merchandise Planning ManagerManhattan Beach, California · On-siteApplyProduct Development ManagerManhattan Beach, California · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
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NIKE
Athletic ApparelProduct DesignMarketingNIKE has 16 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Marketing. Nike designs, develops, and markets athletic footwear, apparel, and sports equipment worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management10
- Marketing8
- Data Science & Analytics8
- Design (UX & Creative)7
- Product Management6
+27 roles across other teams
Open roles at NIKE16 openSee all NIKE OPT jobsApplyGenerative AI Lead DesignerBeaverton, Oregon · On-siteApplySenior Footwear DeveloperBeaverton, Oregon · RemoteApplyLead Product EngineerBeaverton, Oregon · HybridApplyGlobal Retail Marketing, Retail Experience ManagerBeaverton, Oregon · RemoteApplyLead Process AnalystBeaverton, Oregon · Remote - 07
Caleres Inc.
FootwearBrand ManagementRetail OperationsCaleres Inc. has 16 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Cybersecurity. Caleres is a footwear company operating multiple consumer brands including Famous Footwear.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics7
- Cybersecurity7
- Project & Program Management5
- Marketing4
- Business Analysis4
+33 roles across other teams
Open roles at Caleres Inc.16 openSee all Caleres Inc. OPT jobsApplyManager, Sales PlanningSt. Louis, Missouri · On-siteApplySystems EngineerClayton, Missouri · On-siteApplyArt DirectorClayton, Missouri · On-siteApplyTerritory ManagerNew Hampshire · On-siteApplySpecialist, Marketing CommunicationsClayton, Missouri · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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ALO
ActivewearWellnessDirect-to-ConsumerALO has 11 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Tax and Audit. ALO is a premium yoga and lifestyle activewear brand distributed through its own retail ecosystem.
Open roles by team
- Tax3
- Audit3
- Sales3
- Finance3
- Accounting3
+25 roles across other teams
Open roles at ALO11 openSee all ALO OPT jobsApplyAccounts Payable Specialist IILos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyJunior CopywriterBeverly Hills, California · On-siteApplyAssistant BuyerBeverly Hills, California · On-siteApplySenior Raw Materials DeveloperLos Angeles, California · On-siteApplyAccounting ManagerCommerce, California · On-site - 09
New Era Cap, LLC
HeadwearLicensed ApparelSports RetailNew Era Cap, LLC has 10 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Design (UX & Creative) and Project & Program Management. New Era Cap designs and manufactures licensed headwear and apparel for sports leagues and lifestyle markets.
Open roles by team
- Design (UX & Creative)6
- Project & Program Management4
- Warehouse & Logistics3
- Compliance & Legal3
- Multimedia Production3
+15 roles across other teams
Open roles at New Era Cap, LLC10 openSee all New Era Cap, LLC OPT jobsApplyCoordinator, Quality AssuranceBuffalo, New York · On-siteApplyAssociate, Product LineBuffalo, New York · On-siteApplyParalegalBuffalo, New York · On-siteApplyAssociate Artist, Graphic OperationsBuffalo, New York · On-siteApplyCoordinator, Raw MaterialBuffalo, New York · On-site - 10
New Balance
Athletic FootwearPerformance ApparelProduct DesignNew Balance has 10 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Human Resources. New Balance designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel with a focus on performance and fit.
Open roles by team
- Sales4
- Human Resources4
- Customer Service4
- Account Management4
- Project & Program Management4
+26 roles across other teams
Open roles at New Balance10 openSee all New Balance OPT jobsApplyMerchandise AllocatorLawrence, Massachusetts · HybridApplyFootwear Designer IILawrence, Massachusetts · HybridApplyWholesale Financial AnalystBrighton, Massachusetts · HybridApplyRetail Store ManagerSalem, New Hampshire · On-siteApplyTrademark Docketing ParalegalBrighton, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Hyosung has the most, with 42 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Mohawk Industries (29) and Fabletics Inc. (28). Across the 10 fashion and apparel companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 213 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students are eligible for OPT if they have been enrolled full-time at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified school for at least one full academic year. OPT authorizes 12 months of work in a role directly related to the student's field of study. Students who graduated in a qualifying STEM field may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, bringing total OPT work authorization to 36 months.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
Getting OPT authorization starts with your Designated School Official, not your employer. Your DSO adds an OPT recommendation to your SEVIS record, then you file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once you receive your EAD, you can begin working for any employer in a role that relates to your degree field. Your employer does not file any paperwork, they simply hire you and verify your EAD as proof of work authorization.