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Studio Coordinator green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Production companies, studios, and post-production facilities sponsor foreign professionals for permanent roles managing schedules, budgets, and on-set logistics.
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Posting Date
10-28-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
9312
Areas of Expertise
Business Operations
Job Category
Business Operations
Locations
New York, NY, US
Description
Your Role
Join a fast paced, collaborative environment where all team members approach every challenge with a can-do spirit. Use your passion for service and attention to detail to help the Gensler team bring designs to life.
As a Studio Coordinator, you will provide administrative support to a team of industry-leading designers and architects. You enjoy helping others prioritize and manage their schedules. You're at the heart of your studio’s activities and the soul that keeps your studio and projects moving forward. Coordinators act as an ambassador for their studio and a liaison between their directors/principals, project teams and many others.
What You Will Do
- Support Studio Directors and Principals with all administrative needs, including scheduling of meetings, expense reports, correspondence, travel arrangements, etc.
- Assist Studio Director with operational aspects of running the studio, including but not limited to, organizing studio meetings, weekly and monthly staffing, financial tracking, timecard and PTO tracking and approvals, proposal/presentation preparation, PDP (Professional Development Planning) coordination for studio team members and you.
- Partner with Studio Directors, Principals and Design Managers on coordinating on-site client meetings with the NY office hospitality team.
- Engage in office culture, plan studio meetings, retreats, outings, and celebrations.
- Work with the studio to maintain an organized studio space.
- Consistently provide a high level of customer service to Gensler staff, clients, vendors, business partners and guests while at times, being the client interface.
- Collaborate with other Studio Coordinators to cover Principals/Studio Directors/studios as needed and on special projects.
- Serve as back-up for reception and other Studio Coordinators as needed.
Your Qualifications
- Must have at least 3-5 years of experience in an administrative support position
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Experience in a professional service firm preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc), Microsoft Teams – Tableau is a plus
- Strong knowledge of PowerPoint required – Adobe InDesign and Miro is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize required
- Excellent verbal and written communication a must
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of management
- Exceptional customer service orientation
- Must be self-motivated, resourceful and entrepreneurial
*Please submit your resume as a PDF, Word documents will not be accepted
Compensation
The base salary range will be estimated between $67,500 - 77,500 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
General Information
Posting Date
10-28-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
9312
Areas of Expertise
Business Operations
Job Category
Business Operations
Locations
New York, NY, US
Description
Your Role
Join a fast paced, collaborative environment where all team members approach every challenge with a can-do spirit. Use your passion for service and attention to detail to help the Gensler team bring designs to life.
As a Studio Coordinator, you will provide administrative support to a team of industry-leading designers and architects. You enjoy helping others prioritize and manage their schedules. You're at the heart of your studio’s activities and the soul that keeps your studio and projects moving forward. Coordinators act as an ambassador for their studio and a liaison between their directors/principals, project teams and many others.
What You Will Do
- Support Studio Directors and Principals with all administrative needs, including scheduling of meetings, expense reports, correspondence, travel arrangements, etc.
- Assist Studio Director with operational aspects of running the studio, including but not limited to, organizing studio meetings, weekly and monthly staffing, financial tracking, timecard and PTO tracking and approvals, proposal/presentation preparation, PDP (Professional Development Planning) coordination for studio team members and you.
- Partner with Studio Directors, Principals and Design Managers on coordinating on-site client meetings with the NY office hospitality team.
- Engage in office culture, plan studio meetings, retreats, outings, and celebrations.
- Work with the studio to maintain an organized studio space.
- Consistently provide a high level of customer service to Gensler staff, clients, vendors, business partners and guests while at times, being the client interface.
- Collaborate with other Studio Coordinators to cover Principals/Studio Directors/studios as needed and on special projects.
- Serve as back-up for reception and other Studio Coordinators as needed.
Your Qualifications
- Must have at least 3-5 years of experience in an administrative support position
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Experience in a professional service firm preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc), Microsoft Teams – Tableau is a plus
- Strong knowledge of PowerPoint required – Adobe InDesign and Miro is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize required
- Excellent verbal and written communication a must
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of management
- Exceptional customer service orientation
- Must be self-motivated, resourceful and entrepreneurial
*Please submit your resume as a PDF, Word documents will not be accepted
Compensation
The base salary range will be estimated between $67,500 - 77,500 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Studio Coordinator
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
If you hold a bachelor's degree in film, media production, or a related field, you likely qualify under EB-3. A master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive studio coordination experience can support an EB-2 petition. Document your progression carefully.
Research PERM wage requirements before negotiating
Your employer's PERM filing must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your SOC code before accepting an offer, so your salary clears the threshold from day one.
Target studios with active green card filing history
Many production companies and broadcasting networks have sponsored Studio Coordinators before. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in production roles, searchable by city and job category.
Prepare a detailed job duties breakdown early
PERM requires your employer to advertise and document that no qualified U.S. worker was available for your exact role. A vague job description creates audit risk. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to draft duties that reflect your actual day-to-day responsibilities, not a generic studio coordinator template.
File your I-140 as early as possible to lock your priority date
Your priority date, assigned when PERM is accepted by DOL, determines your place in the green card queue. Nationals from high-demand countries like India and China can face significant backlogs. Filing the I-140 promptly preserves the earliest possible date.
Understand AC21 portability before switching employers
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change employers without losing your place in line, as long as the new Studio Coordinator role is in the same or a similar occupation. Confirm the job overlap with your attorney before resigning.
Green Card Studio Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Studio Coordinator role?
Most Studio Coordinators qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in production coordination, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead, which can offer a shorter wait for certain nationalities.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test to prove no qualified U.S. worker was available for your specific role, then file a prevailing-wage-compliant application with DOL before USCIS reviews the I-140 petition.
How long does the PERM process take for a Studio Coordinator?
DOL does not publish guaranteed PERM processing timelines, and processing can vary considerably based on audit selection and filing volume. After PERM certification, USCIS reviews the I-140 petition, and nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China may then wait additional years for a visa number to become available based on their priority date.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Studio Coordinator roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on studios and production companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for similar positions rather than employers with no sponsorship track record.
Can I change studios after my green card sponsorship is underway?
Yes, under AC21 job portability, you can change employers once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting the place you have already secured in the queue.