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Architectural Designer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because the position requires a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related design field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Australian architects can work in the U.S. on two-year renewable E-3 status with no lottery and no annual cap to compete against.
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Brickworks Supply Center is a leading distributor of premium masonry and hardscape building materials, serving architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners across the Eastern and Midwestern United States. Headquartered in Palos Hills, Illinois, Brickworks Supply Center operates 27 company-owned store and showroom locations across nine states and Washington, D.C., that provide customers with access to a broad portfolio of high-quality products, expert guidance, and dependable service for projects of every scale.
As part of Brickworks North America, Brickworks Supply Center offers an extensive selection of clay brick, stone, pavers, outdoor living products, fireplaces, building materials, and masonry accessories sourced from Glen-Gery and other leading industry manufacturers. Through knowledgeable teams, well-stocked locations, and dedicated customer support, Brickworks Supply Center helps bring residential and commercial building visions to life—from concept and design through construction and completion.
Functions: The Architectural Sales Representative is responsible for promoting the full line of Masonry Supply Center products and services to architects and other design professionals in their assigned territory. The Sales Representative will be responsible for calling on architects in their territory, generating specifications, handling job registrations, boost company brand through design studio networking events and reporting monthly on the territory activity to the Architectural Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Achieve or exceed sales goals by generating specifications of Masonry Supply Centers products through networking, leads and referral generation
- Generating sales by acquiring new customers while building loyalty within existing customer relationships
- Perform historic and current market analysis to identify market opportunities and appropriate market segmentation
- Promoting Masonry Supply Centers products and design ideas to owners, architects, contractors and distributors to include delivery of onsite and design studio presentations
- Monitor, review, and report on sales performance and develop plans to improve market share monthly
- Maintaining exceptional level of expertise on products/services relating to Masonry Supply Centers customers, as well as staying abreast the competitive landscape
- Participate in professional industry organizations (BIA, CSI, AIA, etc.) including promotional events, seminars and presentations
- Coordinate product lunch and learns with masons, general contractors, architect & design community
- Coordinate with local Design Studio Manager to organize networking events with existing and potential customers, architects, vendors, etc
- Work with marketing department as necessary to provide annual Brick Industry Association (BIA) project submittals and other photography to support Masonry Supply Centers in market
- Coordinate periodic plant visits with customers, architects, engineers, etc.
- Responding to client concerns and applies independent decision making while striving for first-time resolution on all client problems/issues
- Ensuring quotes and orders are accurate following company sales procedure
- Attend weekly sales meetings with team to stay informed, educated and motivate
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience is desirable
- 3-5 years of experience in architectural selling related to construction materials - preferably masonry or building products
- Hands-on approach to problem solving regarding sales, service and promotion
- Self-motivated, high personal drive with a disciplined approach to working individually and utilizing resources to assist with accomplishing goals and objectives of the company
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good presentation skills and a professional demeanor
- Must model and drive a culture of integrity, responsibility, accountability and teamwork
- Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, Dodge) is desirable
- Ability to strive for continuous improvement, must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving and customer service skills
- Ability to manage, set deadlines and prioritize initiatives
- Able to travel daily on a local basis and overnight on occasion (design studio, supply centers, plant visits, seminars, sales meetings, etc.)
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and as such the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the Manager and/or other senior management personnel.
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
ABOUT BRICKWORKS SUPPLY
Brickworks Supply Center is a leading distributor of premium masonry and hardscape building materials, serving architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners across the Eastern and Midwestern United States. Headquartered in Palos Hills, Illinois, Brickworks Supply Center operates 27 company-owned store and showroom locations across nine states and Washington, D.C., that provide customers with access to a broad portfolio of high-quality products, expert guidance, and dependable service for projects of every scale.
As part of Brickworks North America, Brickworks Supply Center offers an extensive selection of clay brick, stone, pavers, outdoor living products, fireplaces, building materials, and masonry accessories sourced from Glen-Gery and other leading industry manufacturers. Through knowledgeable teams, well-stocked locations, and dedicated customer support, Brickworks Supply Center helps bring residential and commercial building visions to life—from concept and design through construction and completion.
Functions: The Architectural Sales Representative is responsible for promoting the full line of Masonry Supply Center products and services to architects and other design professionals in their assigned territory. The Sales Representative will be responsible for calling on architects in their territory, generating specifications, handling job registrations, boost company brand through design studio networking events and reporting monthly on the territory activity to the Architectural Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Achieve or exceed sales goals by generating specifications of Masonry Supply Centers products through networking, leads and referral generation
- Generating sales by acquiring new customers while building loyalty within existing customer relationships
- Perform historic and current market analysis to identify market opportunities and appropriate market segmentation
- Promoting Masonry Supply Centers products and design ideas to owners, architects, contractors and distributors to include delivery of onsite and design studio presentations
- Monitor, review, and report on sales performance and develop plans to improve market share monthly
- Maintaining exceptional level of expertise on products/services relating to Masonry Supply Centers customers, as well as staying abreast the competitive landscape
- Participate in professional industry organizations (BIA, CSI, AIA, etc.) including promotional events, seminars and presentations
- Coordinate product lunch and learns with masons, general contractors, architect & design community
- Coordinate with local Design Studio Manager to organize networking events with existing and potential customers, architects, vendors, etc
- Work with marketing department as necessary to provide annual Brick Industry Association (BIA) project submittals and other photography to support Masonry Supply Centers in market
- Coordinate periodic plant visits with customers, architects, engineers, etc.
- Responding to client concerns and applies independent decision making while striving for first-time resolution on all client problems/issues
- Ensuring quotes and orders are accurate following company sales procedure
- Attend weekly sales meetings with team to stay informed, educated and motivate
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience is desirable
- 3-5 years of experience in architectural selling related to construction materials - preferably masonry or building products
- Hands-on approach to problem solving regarding sales, service and promotion
- Self-motivated, high personal drive with a disciplined approach to working individually and utilizing resources to assist with accomplishing goals and objectives of the company
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good presentation skills and a professional demeanor
- Must model and drive a culture of integrity, responsibility, accountability and teamwork
- Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, Dodge) is desirable
- Ability to strive for continuous improvement, must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving and customer service skills
- Ability to manage, set deadlines and prioritize initiatives
- Able to travel daily on a local basis and overnight on occasion (design studio, supply centers, plant visits, seminars, sales meetings, etc.)
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and as such the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the Manager and/or other senior management personnel.
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Architectural Designer
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in architecture are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Include your ATAR transcript and any AACA accreditation to help HR teams confirm eligibility without guesswork.
Target firms with active federal project portfolios
Architecture firms holding federal or state government contracts are accustomed to sponsoring work visas because their procurement rules already require E-Verify enrollment. This makes them faster to navigate the LCA filing step than smaller residential studios.
Frame your portfolio around U.S. building codes
Employers hesitate on sponsorship when they're unsure your drawings translate to their jurisdiction. Annotate at least two portfolio projects to show awareness of IBC or ADA compliance requirements, even if your Australian experience used NCC and DDA standards.
Negotiate who files the LCA before signing an offer
The DOL-certified Labor Condition Application must be filed by your employer before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm in writing during offer negotiations that the employer will initiate the LCA promptly, as delays here push back your entire start date.
Use Migrate Mate to handle your filing paperwork
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the LCA submission, DS-160 preparation, and consulate appointment coordination. This removes the administrative burden from both you and an employer unfamiliar with the E-3 process.
Search specifically for E-3 sponsorship openings
Many architecture firms that would sponsor an E-3 don't advertise it because the process is less familiar than H-1B visa. Search by role title and filter for Australian nationals or treaty visa openings using Migrate Mate to surface employers already set up to sponsor.
E-3 Visa Architectural Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Architectural Designer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see which employers are set up to sponsor Australian nationals, rather than sifting through general listings where E-3 is rarely mentioned. It's the most direct way to connect your architecture background with firms ready to move forward.
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 Architectural Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Architectural design requires a bachelor's degree in architecture or a closely related design field as a standard entry requirement, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. Your employer will confirm this when filing the Labor Condition Application with the DOL. Roles that only require a general degree or where a degree is preferred but not required may face more scrutiny.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Architectural Designers?
The E-3 is exclusively for Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and a faster path to approval than the H-1B. H-1B petitions are subject to an oversubscribed lottery each April, meaning you could wait a year or not be selected at all. For Australians, the E-3 is a more reliable and repeatable path, with two-year intervals and unlimited renewals.
Can I start working in the U.S. while my E-3 application is processing?
No. The E-3 is a consular-processed visa, meaning you attend an interview at a U.S. consulate in Australia and receive your visa stamp before traveling. Unlike some change-of-status applications, there's no work authorization period while you wait. Your employer should file the LCA well before your intended start date to avoid delays at the consulate scheduling stage.