CPT Design Engineer Jobs
Design Engineer CPT roles give F-1 students hands-on engineering work that must tie directly to your degree program and be pre-authorized by your DSO before your start date. Employers in product development, manufacturing, and systems engineering regularly hire CPT students for full-time and part-time rotations tied to coursework.
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We’re an experiential marketing agency of strategists, producers, creatives, designers and talented problem solvers, and we’re growing our team. We want someone who is thirsty to learn new skills and hungry to manage big projects, and ready to enjoy the occupational banquet of experiential, content, social and digital work at Factory 360. Factory 360 is seeking a graphic design intern for the Spring of 2027 to join the creative team on a variety of fun projects. This role is based in NYC. We have an office in Manhattan that we go into as a team twice a week, in addition to NYC based event installs. All applications should also supply their portfolio website link and a downloadable PDF of their resume upon applying.
KEY DESIGN INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participation in project kick-off meetings, design review sessions, creative brainstorms, and production meetings
- Assist the Art Director in developing detailed design concepts and graphic direction through visual, digital and motion design
- Contribute to scalable design systems that perform well in 2D and 3D environments and remain authentic to brand language
- Work closely with the full project team in handoff between graphic and environmental design
- Assist in QA and creation of production graphics
- Ideating on creative field trips for the design team
- Gaining a full understanding of our design process, from concept to build
- Assist Art Director in contributing to internal agency branding and design system updates
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop & After Effects (3D motion experience a plus)
- Experience designing with typography in mind
- Be working towards or has a degree in Communication Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design or similar
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and positive in a fast-paced environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a close-knit team!
- Detail-oriented in file organization
Estimated start date January 4, 2027
Estimated end date April 30, 2027
INTRODUCTION
We’re an experiential marketing agency of strategists, producers, creatives, designers and talented problem solvers, and we’re growing our team. We want someone who is thirsty to learn new skills and hungry to manage big projects, and ready to enjoy the occupational banquet of experiential, content, social and digital work at Factory 360. Factory 360 is seeking a graphic design intern for the Spring of 2027 to join the creative team on a variety of fun projects. This role is based in NYC. We have an office in Manhattan that we go into as a team twice a week, in addition to NYC based event installs. All applications should also supply their portfolio website link and a downloadable PDF of their resume upon applying.
KEY DESIGN INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participation in project kick-off meetings, design review sessions, creative brainstorms, and production meetings
- Assist the Art Director in developing detailed design concepts and graphic direction through visual, digital and motion design
- Contribute to scalable design systems that perform well in 2D and 3D environments and remain authentic to brand language
- Work closely with the full project team in handoff between graphic and environmental design
- Assist in QA and creation of production graphics
- Ideating on creative field trips for the design team
- Gaining a full understanding of our design process, from concept to build
- Assist Art Director in contributing to internal agency branding and design system updates
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop & After Effects (3D motion experience a plus)
- Experience designing with typography in mind
- Be working towards or has a degree in Communication Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design or similar
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and positive in a fast-paced environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a close-knit team!
- Detail-oriented in file organization
Estimated start date January 4, 2027
Estimated end date April 30, 2027
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Get Access To All JobsDesign Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your DSO can draw a direct line between the job duties and a course or program requirement in your curriculum. Design Engineer positions in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering typically qualify because the core tasks, prototyping, CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, map to standard engineering coursework. Bring the job description to your DSO appointment rather than just the title.
Can I work full-time as a Design Engineer on CPT?
You can, but full-time CPT authorization comes with a significant consequence: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility after graduation. Most F-1 students in engineering programs structure Design Engineer CPT as part-time or limit full-time rotations to under 12 cumulative months to preserve their post-graduation work authorization options.
How do I find Design Engineer employers who understand CPT?
Search for Design Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with a verified history of sponsoring work visas. Employers already filing LCAs and H-1B visa petitions for engineers are far more likely to have HR processes in place to handle CPT onboarding paperwork without confusion or delays.
What documents does a Design Engineer CPT employer typically need?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization for their specific company, your F-1 visa, your passport, and your I-94 arrival record. Some employers running E-Verify will also complete Form I-9 on your first day using these documents. Provide the authorization letter from your DSO early to avoid onboarding delays.
Does CPT as a Design Engineer count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility?
CPT experience can strengthen an H-1B petition by demonstrating a pattern of work in a qualifying specialty occupation, but it doesn't substitute for the degree requirement. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Your engineering degree carries the eligibility; the CPT experience documents your practical application of it.