CPT Technical Manager Jobs
Technical Manager CPT roles let F-1 students earn academic credit while leading engineering or product teams inside real organizations. Your DSO must authorize each position as integral to your program, so target roles where your coursework in systems design, project planning, or operations management maps directly to the job description.
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Our co-op program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. Participants in our program receive one-on-one mentorship while working alongside seasoned designers to develop Lands’ End product – bringing concepts to life. By providing color, fabrication, silhouettes and trend ideas you will share your recommendations and support visual set up and presentation to convey the design vision. Through trend analysis and market research, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining design books and journals. You will quickly come to appreciate the complexities of growing a global, multi-channel retailer.
The Co-op experience at Lands’ End is a comprehensive development-based role, designed to facilitate a robust Design career path. Co-ops will be immersed in the various functions of the business that contribute to the broader scope of the Design model, gaining valuable hands-on experience in skill competency areas. Lands’ End co-ops will be placed in one of the product areas including women’s, men’s, kid’s, and non-apparel/accessories. Intern experiences and responsibilities include but not limited to trend and competitor research, technical flats and inspiration boards, visual set ups and presentations and fittings/returns analysis.
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR CO-OP PROGRAM INCLUDE:
- Competitive co-op salary
- Team-building and networking activities
- Leadership and cross functional learning opportunities
- Free access to virtual/onsite workout and wellness classes
- Merchandise discounts on Lands’ End products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Thorough understanding of textile construction as well as color and printing techniques.
- Strong industry knowledge and passion for the Lands’ End brand.
- Basic fit and pattern making skills.
- Passion for current fashion and emerging trends.
- Ability to work with a variety of work styles as well as the ability to work independently, flexible.
- Instinct and passion for product and design, great product (taste level), and a strong product point of view.
- Customer-focused, results driven, analytical.
- Acute awareness of market trends (trend forecasting); can translate this into ideas for key items, profitable growth and measurable results.
- Innovative, critical thinker with the ability to continuously operate strategically and work cross-functionally.
- Strong leadership skills and communication skills, proven relationship builder.
- Working toward a degree in apparel design or related field.
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INTRODUCTION
Our co-op program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. Participants in our program receive one-on-one mentorship while working alongside seasoned designers to develop Lands’ End product – bringing concepts to life. By providing color, fabrication, silhouettes and trend ideas you will share your recommendations and support visual set up and presentation to convey the design vision. Through trend analysis and market research, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining design books and journals. You will quickly come to appreciate the complexities of growing a global, multi-channel retailer.
The Co-op experience at Lands’ End is a comprehensive development-based role, designed to facilitate a robust Design career path. Co-ops will be immersed in the various functions of the business that contribute to the broader scope of the Design model, gaining valuable hands-on experience in skill competency areas. Lands’ End co-ops will be placed in one of the product areas including women’s, men’s, kid’s, and non-apparel/accessories. Intern experiences and responsibilities include but not limited to trend and competitor research, technical flats and inspiration boards, visual set ups and presentations and fittings/returns analysis.
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR CO-OP PROGRAM INCLUDE:
- Competitive co-op salary
- Team-building and networking activities
- Leadership and cross functional learning opportunities
- Free access to virtual/onsite workout and wellness classes
- Merchandise discounts on Lands’ End products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Thorough understanding of textile construction as well as color and printing techniques.
- Strong industry knowledge and passion for the Lands’ End brand.
- Basic fit and pattern making skills.
- Passion for current fashion and emerging trends.
- Ability to work with a variety of work styles as well as the ability to work independently, flexible.
- Instinct and passion for product and design, great product (taste level), and a strong product point of view.
- Customer-focused, results driven, analytical.
- Acute awareness of market trends (trend forecasting); can translate this into ideas for key items, profitable growth and measurable results.
- Innovative, critical thinker with the ability to continuously operate strategically and work cross-functionally.
- Strong leadership skills and communication skills, proven relationship builder.
- Working toward a degree in apparel design or related field.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTechnical Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your DSO can document that the management responsibilities, such as overseeing technical teams, scoping projects, or directing engineering workflows, are integral to your enrolled curriculum. Programs in computer science, engineering management, information systems, and MBA concentrations commonly support Technical Manager CPT authorization. Generic management duties with no technical component tied to your coursework are harder to justify.
Can I do CPT as a Technical Manager on a part-time basis?
Yes. CPT can be part-time (under 20 hours per week) or full-time (20 hours or more). Part-time CPT doesn't affect your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility, so if you're considering a full-time Technical Manager role spanning multiple semesters, confirm the duration with your DSO before accepting.
Does my employer need to file anything with USCIS for my CPT?
No. CPT authorization is entirely school-managed. Your DSO issues a CPT-endorsed I-20, and that document is your work authorization. The employer doesn't file with USCIS, doesn't need to register with DOL for LCA purposes under CPT, and doesn't petition for a visa. What they do need to verify is your employment eligibility using Form I-9, where your CPT-endorsed I-20 and F-1 visa serve as documentation.
How do I find Technical Manager roles where employers already understand CPT?
Migrate Mate filters listings by employers with CPT hiring history, which cuts out the back-and-forth of explaining CPT authorization timelines to an unfamiliar HR team. Technical Manager roles at mid-size tech and engineering firms tend to have more experience with F-1 work authorization than early-stage startups, where HR infrastructure is often limited.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Technical Manager job description changes significantly?
A material change in duties, such as moving from a hands-on engineering lead role to a purely administrative position, may break the curriculum link your DSO approved. Notify your DSO immediately if your core responsibilities shift. If the new duties no longer align with your program, your CPT authorization for that position may need to be reassessed, and working outside the authorized scope violates your F-1 status.