ALO OPT Eligible Jobs USA
ALO is a fashion and apparel employer that hires OPT students across design, merchandising, digital marketing, and operations roles. Known for a design-forward culture, ALO attracts F-1 students with backgrounds in fashion, business, and creative disciplines, and has a track record of supporting the OPT-to-H-1B visa transition for strong performers.
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Mindful movement. It's at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it's our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That's the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.
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Alo Assistant Designer is an all-star position that is very important to the team. This person is the glue that helps keep all product and information together. This person is passionate, detail oriented, a self-starter, and a forward-thinker.
Responsibilities
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Support Designer on daily tasks in the design process, this includes the following:
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Ideation – deep dive research online and in-person market research
- Sketch – create and update CADs in development process
- Development – assist in launching, developing, and tracking trim, fabric, prints and styles
- PLM/BOM – complete PLM/BOMs with accuracy
- Document and take detailed notes in cross functional weekly meetings and Milestone meetings
- Organize and track inspo samples, vendor samples, and development samples
- Fittings – attend fitting and take detailed notes to ensure fit, construction, and materials accuracy in each stage of prototype
- Set up vendor appointments as needed
- Create and fulfill gifting packages
- Create shipping labels and ship packages as needed for internal team
- Create and organize fabric and trim binders seasonally
- Build and maintain Designer's lineplan/1-pager seasonally
- Assist weekly proto reviews by gathering and prepping samples
- Assist in creating seasonal concept boards for presentations/milestone meetings
- Adhere to design calendar deadlines and timelines, ensure all tasks are completely in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA degree in Fashion Design preferred
- 0-2 years of industry experience in fashion design
- Proficient in Adobe suites: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Proficient in CAD skills
- Knowledge in CLO3D is a plus
- Knowledge in PLM systems
- Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word
- Knowledge in performance fabrication, trims
The base salary range for this position is $70,000-$72,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company's total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.
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WHY JOIN ALO?
Mindful movement. It's at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it's our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That's the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.
Overview
Alo Assistant Designer is an all-star position that is very important to the team. This person is the glue that helps keep all product and information together. This person is passionate, detail oriented, a self-starter, and a forward-thinker.
Responsibilities
-
Support Designer on daily tasks in the design process, this includes the following:
-
Ideation – deep dive research online and in-person market research
- Sketch – create and update CADs in development process
- Development – assist in launching, developing, and tracking trim, fabric, prints and styles
- PLM/BOM – complete PLM/BOMs with accuracy
- Document and take detailed notes in cross functional weekly meetings and Milestone meetings
- Organize and track inspo samples, vendor samples, and development samples
- Fittings – attend fitting and take detailed notes to ensure fit, construction, and materials accuracy in each stage of prototype
- Set up vendor appointments as needed
- Create and fulfill gifting packages
- Create shipping labels and ship packages as needed for internal team
- Create and organize fabric and trim binders seasonally
- Build and maintain Designer's lineplan/1-pager seasonally
- Assist weekly proto reviews by gathering and prepping samples
- Assist in creating seasonal concept boards for presentations/milestone meetings
- Adhere to design calendar deadlines and timelines, ensure all tasks are completely in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA degree in Fashion Design preferred
- 0-2 years of industry experience in fashion design
- Proficient in Adobe suites: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Proficient in CAD skills
- Knowledge in CLO3D is a plus
- Knowledge in PLM systems
- Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word
- Knowledge in performance fabrication, trims
The base salary range for this position is $70,000-$72,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company's total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.
For CA residents, Job Applicant Privacy Policy HERE.
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Align your portfolio to ALO's aesthetic
ALO's hiring teams in design and visual merchandising look for candidates whose work reflects the brand's premium activewear identity. Before applying, audit your portfolio to emphasize clean, minimal, performance-driven aesthetics rather than broad fashion generalism. This directly sharpens your fit signal.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
For your 24-month STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask ALO's recruiter or HR contact to confirm active enrollment before you accept an offer. Without E-Verify participation, USCIS won't approve your extension application regardless of role or degree field.
Target roles with STEM OPT eligible job codes
Not every ALO role qualifies for the STEM OPT extension. Use O*NET to identify whether your target job title falls under a STEM-designated SOC code before applying. Roles in data analytics, supply chain technology, and digital marketing operations are more likely to qualify than purely creative positions.
Search ALO's verified OPT hiring history on Migrate Mate
Before outreach, use Migrate Mate to review ALO's visa sponsorship history by role type and department. This tells you which teams have actively hired international candidates, so you can prioritize applications and tailor your cover letter to teams with demonstrated OPT hiring patterns.
Time your OPT EAD application with your start date
USCIS recommends filing your OPT EAD application up to 90 days before your program end date. ALO can't begin your employment until your EAD is approved and your start date falls within the authorized period. Coordinate your offer acceptance and start date around your EAD approval timeline to avoid gaps.
Ask explicitly about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
ALO has sponsored H-1B visas across multiple departments, but sponsorship decisions are role- and budget-specific. Raise the question during the offer negotiation stage, not after onboarding. Getting clarity on whether your specific role and team have a history of H-1B sponsorship protects your long-term work authorization planning.
ALO OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does ALO sponsor OPT visas?
ALO doesn't sponsor OPT directly, because OPT is work authorization that USCIS grants to F-1 students, not something employers petition for. What ALO does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD. ALO has hired OPT students across design, merchandising, digital marketing, and operations, making it an OPT-friendly employer in the fashion and apparel space.
Which departments at ALO typically hire OPT students?
ALO's strongest OPT hiring tends to occur in design, visual merchandising, digital marketing, e-commerce operations, and supply chain functions. Students with degrees in fashion design, business, data analytics, or marketing are the most common fit. Creative and commercially oriented roles that align with the brand's premium activewear identity see the most international student hiring activity.
How do I know if my ALO role qualifies for the STEM OPT extension?
Your role must map to a STEM-designated SOC code recognized by the Department of Homeland Security. Use O*NET to look up your job title's SOC code and cross-reference it against the STEM OPT designated degree list. ALO must also be enrolled in E-Verify for your extension to be approved. Confirm both conditions before accepting an offer if the extension matters to your timeline.
What's the typical timeline for starting work at ALO on OPT?
USCIS processes OPT EAD applications in approximately three to five months, though timelines vary. File up to 90 days before your program end date to avoid gaps. Your ALO start date must fall within your authorized OPT period. Coordinate your offer acceptance with your DSO early so your I-20 endorsement and EAD application stay on track with your intended start date.
How do I find OPT-eligible roles at ALO before applying?
Migrate Mate surfaces ALO's visa sponsorship history by role and department, so you can identify which teams have the strongest track record of hiring international candidates before you apply. Cross-reference those roles against your degree field and the STEM OPT designated degree list if the 24-month extension is part of your plan. Targeted applications outperform broad ones in competitive fashion hiring environments.
How does ALO hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. ALO can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check ALO's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.