CPT Marketing Designer Jobs
Marketing Designer roles on CPT let you apply coursework in visual communication, brand strategy, and digital production directly on the job. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must connect to your enrolled program. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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The Opportunity
PAE is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Lighting Design Intern to join our Seattle, WA team.
Who We Are
PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. By leveraging the latest technologies, we solve problems in unique ways, and our designs enable buildings and communities to be more resilient and efficient. PAE is trusted by our clients in every aspect of a project's lifespan, from idea to occupancy. We set ambitious goals backed by analysis to significantly conserve water and energy while balancing costs and long-term operational needs. As a B Corp, we measure success by the benefits our projects provide to our clients, our communities, and our planet. We embrace innovation, transparency, sustainability, and lifelong curiosity.
- Photo realistic rendering
- Photoshop
- Calculations utilizing AGI
- Lighting design calculations
- Luminaire selections and placement
- Photometric review
- Interior and Architectural design integration
- Narrative development
- General project timeline/overview
What You Bring
- 3rd year undergraduate student preferred
- Desire to work in the Building Design industry
- Passionate about sustainable design solutions
- Effective communicator
What We Offer
- Hourly base rate: $24.00
The base salary is one component of PAE’s competitive compensation package for employees. We take into consideration a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, internal equity and geographic location in determining exact salary offered.
PAE Offers Interns the Following Benefits:
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Paid time off for sick leave, community service and holidays
- The opportunity to be involved in PAE Committees
- This is an on-site intern position based in one of our local offices
Our commitment to pay equity
PAE is a JUST label certified company; we demonstrate JUST label requirements within pay equity. Pay scales should meet or exceed applicable legislated wage requirements and industry standards and compensate, on the same basis, all individuals performing the same or similar work and work of equal value. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. To learn more about pay equity and our commitments to equitable business practices, you may view our JUST label certification here: Living Future: Just Label Certification.
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What We’re Made Of
Founded in 1967, PAE is a leading sustainable engineering and consulting firm on a mission to deliver clean air, energy, and water for all. We specialize in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, building performance analysis, technology design, and lighting design (LUMA). PAE designs some of the nation's highest-performing and most regenerative built environments across the U.S., from Living Buildings to all-electric buildings and beyond. Learn more at pae-engineers.com.
Our portfolio includes over 100 LEED Platinum projects as well as dozens of projects that have either achieved or are pursuing the Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Architecture 2030, Carbon Neutral, Net Zero Energy, and Net Zero Water.
Fine Print
Please note that resumes received from third party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted unless requested directly by PAE Talent Acquisition and with a prior signed fee agreement. If candidates without a previously signed recruiter fee agreement are submitted, PAE reserves the right to engage with and hire those candidate(s) without any obligation financial or otherwise to the recruiter or agency.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at PAE will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. PAE does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical characteristics historically associated with race, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
PAE will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment including: selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
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Get Access To All JobsMarketing Designer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Marketing Designer role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if the work directly relates to your enrolled program, such as graphic design, marketing communications, or digital media. Your DSO evaluates the connection between specific job duties and your coursework. A role focused on brand design or campaign production for a marketing or design degree program will typically meet the curricular integration requirement.
Can I do CPT at a startup or creative agency instead of a large company?
Yes. CPT authorization depends on the role's academic relevance, not the employer's size or type. Startups and agencies qualify as long as the Marketing Designer duties connect to your program and your employer completes Form I-9 properly. Smaller employers are sometimes less familiar with CPT documentation, so bring your I-20 and authorization letter to onboarding.
How do I find Marketing Designer employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with a history of hiring F-1 students in design and marketing roles. Employers already familiar with work-authorization documentation are less likely to withdraw offers once they see CPT on your I-20. Look for companies that have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for marketing and creative positions as a signal of sponsorship familiarity.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Marketing Designer role changes significantly?
A significant change in duties, hours, or employer requires new CPT authorization from your DSO. If your role shifts from design work to unrelated responsibilities, your current authorization may no longer cover the position. Contact your DSO before accepting any scope change to get an updated I-20, and don't work outside your authorized terms while the update is pending.
Does part-time CPT as a Marketing Designer affect my STEM OPT extension later?
Part-time CPT, meaning fewer than 20 hours per week, does not affect your standard OPT or STEM OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates OPT entirely. If your Marketing Designer program is full-time, track cumulative hours carefully and confirm the count with your DSO before each semester.