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Interior Designer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to test the U.S. labor market before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Firms in commercial, hospitality, and residential design sectors regularly sponsor foreign professionals, making this a viable path to permanent residency.
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SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Phoenix office of SmithGroup is looking for an Entry Level Interior Designer - Corporate, Commercial, and Civic Studio to join our team.
Working with us, you will:
- Provide a full range of interior design services, including generating overall interior design concepts, formulating design presentation strategies and making presentations.
- Compile construction documents package for projects and deliver the design through documentation and detailing.
- Prepare, develop, and edit specifications.
- Select FF&E materials.
- Coordinate with consultants or subcontractors.
- Work to project budgets and schedules related to interior design component.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
An ideal candidate has:
- A bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of interior design experience.
- LEED AP preferred.
- The understanding of space planning concepts and basic building code concepts.
- Exceptional graphic presentation skills with high proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $57,000 to $68,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.
INTRODUCTION
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Phoenix office of SmithGroup is looking for an Entry Level Interior Designer - Corporate, Commercial, and Civic Studio to join our team.
Working with us, you will:
- Provide a full range of interior design services, including generating overall interior design concepts, formulating design presentation strategies and making presentations.
- Compile construction documents package for projects and deliver the design through documentation and detailing.
- Prepare, develop, and edit specifications.
- Select FF&E materials.
- Coordinate with consultants or subcontractors.
- Work to project budgets and schedules related to interior design component.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
An ideal candidate has:
- A bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of interior design experience.
- LEED AP preferred.
- The understanding of space planning concepts and basic building code concepts.
- Exceptional graphic presentation skills with high proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $57,000 to $68,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Interior Designer
Document your portfolio for PERM review
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. A well-organized portfolio demonstrating specialized skills in commercial or hospitality design strengthens the job description and supports the recruitment audit if DOL requests documentation.
Identify firms with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for Interior Designer or Interior Design Manager job titles. Firms that have certified LCAs and PERM applications before are already familiar with the sponsorship process, which means fewer delays from your employer learning it for the first time.
Clarify whether EB-2 or EB-3 fits your credentials
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. Your degree equivalency, especially if earned outside the U.S., determines which category applies and affects the PERM job description your employer files.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by Interior Designer roles with green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces firms that have filed PERM applications for design professionals before, so you target employers with a proven process rather than starting that conversation from scratch.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates PERM timing
PERM labor certification typically takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition. Discuss this timeline with your prospective employer early so your offer letter and onboarding expectations account for the full green card process, not just a temporary work authorization start.
Verify your job title matches prevailing wage classifications
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered role maps to the correct SOC code for Interior Designers. A misclassified title can trigger a prevailing wage issue during PERM, causing delays or denials that restart the labor certification clock entirely.
Green Card Interior Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Interior Designer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Interior Designer positions can qualify under both categories depending on your credentials. EB-3 applies to professionals with a bachelor's degree in interior design or a related field. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive, specialized experience. Your employer's job requirements also shape which category USCIS accepts.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Interior Designers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and the process leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The PERM process is longer overall, typically one to three years from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is a green card rather than a visa tied to a single employer.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a design firm sponsoring an Interior Designer?
Your employer files a prevailing wage determination request with DOL, then runs a mandatory recruitment campaign to document that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. If recruitment is completed without a qualified U.S. applicant, DOL certifies the PERM application. The employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf. DOL and USCIS handle this process; you provide documentation but are not the direct filer.
How can I find Interior Designer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job postings don't specify green card sponsorship, so searching by PERM filing history is more reliable than keyword searches. Migrate Mate lets you filter Interior Designer roles by employers with documented employment-based sponsorship activity, which surfaces firms already familiar with PERM rather than those encountering it for the first time. Targeting experienced sponsors reduces the risk of delays caused by employer unfamiliarity with the process.
Can a foreign Interior Designer on a temporary work visa start the green card process before their visa expires?
Yes, and starting early is advisable given PERM timelines. If you're currently on an H-1B or another work visa, your employer can begin the PERM labor certification process while you maintain valid status. USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-485 adjustment of status application once an EB-3 or EB-2 visa number is current for your country, which can shorten the overall wait once the I-140 is approved.