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Apparel Designer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in fashion design, textile design, or a closely related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian designers can apply year-round whenever a qualifying offer comes through.
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Get Access To All Jobs-- Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time | Starting at $28/hr --
Women's wears portfolio is required
2.7 August Apparel is looking for a Fashion Design Assistant to join our creative team and help bring our concepts to life.
Based in the heart of the LA Fashion District, we’re a fast-growing B2B apparel company behind popular brands like Endless Rose, English Factory, Grey Lab, and Free the Roses. Since 2011, we’ve built a reputation for delivering on-trend, high-quality fashion and we’re just getting started.
Responsibilities:
- Develop seasonal concepts in collaboration with the Creative Director, including mood boards, color stories, and trend direction.
- Create original sketches, technical drawings, and detailed tech packs for development and production.
- Conduct in-depth market and trend research to inform design strategy and product differentiation.
- Oversee the sourcing and selection of fabrics, trims, and materials aligned with brand aesthetic and cost targets.
- Manage the sample development process from vendors and keep up with the sample status.
- Contribute in photoshoots by collaborating with the photographer and designer to maintain brand aesthetics in the shoot with on-set support.
- Support the design team in all aspects of the product development process, including trend research, creating tech packs, sourcing trims and fabrics, and attending fittings. You'll work closely with overseas vendors in China, manage sample development and status, and contribute to moodboards, CADs, and color palettes. You are required to complete tech packs clearly for the vendors to understand the information in order to allow the vendor to produce with their best ability.
- Assist with communication and workflow management, including overseeing design assistants to ensure timely and high-quality execution of seasonal collections.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in design, fine arts, merchandising, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in apparel design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills.
- 2+ years of knowledge in garment construction.
- 2+ years of experience with flat (CAD) sketching skills and Tech Pack development.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
- Excellent design and conceptual skills.
- Technical flat sketching along with Tech Pack development.
- Excellent sense of style and color.
- Outstanding leadership and organization skills.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial design.
- Strong knowledge of product development, material, and trims for the assigned product range.
- A passion for fashion and a deep understanding of current and emerging trends, especially in women’s apparel.
- High level of creativity.
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Women's Wear design: 1 year (Required)
- Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Required)
- Apparel company: 2 years (Required)
- Women's Fast Fashion: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
-- Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time | Starting at $28/hr --
Women's wears portfolio is required
2.7 August Apparel is looking for a Fashion Design Assistant to join our creative team and help bring our concepts to life.
Based in the heart of the LA Fashion District, we’re a fast-growing B2B apparel company behind popular brands like Endless Rose, English Factory, Grey Lab, and Free the Roses. Since 2011, we’ve built a reputation for delivering on-trend, high-quality fashion and we’re just getting started.
Responsibilities:
- Develop seasonal concepts in collaboration with the Creative Director, including mood boards, color stories, and trend direction.
- Create original sketches, technical drawings, and detailed tech packs for development and production.
- Conduct in-depth market and trend research to inform design strategy and product differentiation.
- Oversee the sourcing and selection of fabrics, trims, and materials aligned with brand aesthetic and cost targets.
- Manage the sample development process from vendors and keep up with the sample status.
- Contribute in photoshoots by collaborating with the photographer and designer to maintain brand aesthetics in the shoot with on-set support.
- Support the design team in all aspects of the product development process, including trend research, creating tech packs, sourcing trims and fabrics, and attending fittings. You'll work closely with overseas vendors in China, manage sample development and status, and contribute to moodboards, CADs, and color palettes. You are required to complete tech packs clearly for the vendors to understand the information in order to allow the vendor to produce with their best ability.
- Assist with communication and workflow management, including overseeing design assistants to ensure timely and high-quality execution of seasonal collections.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in design, fine arts, merchandising, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in apparel design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills.
- 2+ years of knowledge in garment construction.
- 2+ years of experience with flat (CAD) sketching skills and Tech Pack development.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
- Excellent design and conceptual skills.
- Technical flat sketching along with Tech Pack development.
- Excellent sense of style and color.
- Outstanding leadership and organization skills.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial design.
- Strong knowledge of product development, material, and trims for the assigned product range.
- A passion for fashion and a deep understanding of current and emerging trends, especially in women’s apparel.
- High level of creativity.
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Women's Wear design: 1 year (Required)
- Adobe Illustrator: 2 years (Required)
- Apparel company: 2 years (Required)
- Women's Fast Fashion: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Apparel Designer
Translate your Australian qualifications correctly
A three-year Australian bachelor's in fashion or textile design satisfies the E-3 visa degree requirement. Bring your official transcripts and a credential evaluation letter to confirm equivalency, especially if your program title differs from standard U.S. degree names.
Target brands with in-house design teams
Focus on apparel companies that employ full-time designers rather than relying on freelancers or agencies. Larger sportswear, denim, and contemporary brands typically have structured HR processes and existing experience filing LCA documentation through DOL.
Search E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Apparel Designer jobs by employers who actively support E-3 visa sponsorship. Searching this way saves time by surfacing roles where the hiring team already understands the process.
Clarify specialty occupation early in interviews
Some design roles list a degree as preferred rather than required, which can disqualify them as E-3 specialty occupations. Ask hiring managers to confirm the role's minimum education requirement before investing time in their process.
Ask your employer to file the LCA before your start date
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment. Confirm your employer understands this sequencing upfront so certification isn't the bottleneck delaying your visa and start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation. This is especially useful if your employer has never sponsored an E-3 before and needs guidance on their obligations.
E-3 Visa Apparel Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Apparel Designer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Apparel Designer roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't let you filter by visa type, so you end up cold-screening dozens of listings. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who are already open to sponsoring Australian candidates, which cuts the research time significantly.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Apparel Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in fashion design, textile design, apparel merchandising, or a directly related field. The key is that the degree must be a minimum requirement for the role, not a preference. If the job description says 'degree preferred,' push the employer to update the language before filing.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Apparel Designer roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, so you can apply as soon as you have a qualifying job offer. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery that most applicants must enter in March for an October start, meaning you could wait over a year even after securing an offer. For Australians, the E-3 is the direct and reliable path.
Can I switch Apparel Designer employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but you need to restart the E-3 process with the new employer. Your new company must file a fresh LCA with DOL, and you'll typically need a new visa stamp if yours has expired. If you're already in the U.S., you can change employers and start work once the new LCA is certified, but confirm the timing with your filing service.