H-1B Visa Design Coordinator Jobs
Design Coordinator jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit at the intersection of project management and creative direction, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in design, communications, or a related field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years.
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J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.
Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.
Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.
Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.
The Role + Purpose:
- Set up design cards in PLM
- Manage the design team- calendar, preparation for every meeting
- Act as liaison between design and production to help coordinate development and bulk production style
- Manage BOM updates throughout development and production process
- Assist design team with CAD creation and management
- Work with fabric and trim teams to manage seasonal raw material library in PLM, which includes updating orders and requests
Qualifications
- 0-2 years Design experience
- Apparel Design degree
- Strong illustration skills
- Demonstrated creative sense and ability
- Trend/fashion awareness
- Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)
- Working knowledge of garment construction and trim
- Garment measurement and specification experience
- Knowledge of lab dips
- Excellent color sense
- Self directed
- Team player
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong written and communication skills
- Good follow through, sense of urgency
- Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations
- Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel
We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.
Benefits + Perks
- Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
- Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
- Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
- Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
- Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.
Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.
Hourly Range: $25.48 - $29.74
At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.
One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.
JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.
Our Story
J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.
Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.
Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.
Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.
The Role + Purpose:
- Set up design cards in PLM
- Manage the design team- calendar, preparation for every meeting
- Act as liaison between design and production to help coordinate development and bulk production style
- Manage BOM updates throughout development and production process
- Assist design team with CAD creation and management
- Work with fabric and trim teams to manage seasonal raw material library in PLM, which includes updating orders and requests
Qualifications
- 0-2 years Design experience
- Apparel Design degree
- Strong illustration skills
- Demonstrated creative sense and ability
- Trend/fashion awareness
- Technical sketching ability (flat and illustration)
- Working knowledge of garment construction and trim
- Garment measurement and specification experience
- Knowledge of lab dips
- Excellent color sense
- Self directed
- Team player
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong written and communication skills
- Good follow through, sense of urgency
- Demonstrated ability to do creative, focused visual presentations
- Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel
We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.
Benefits + Perks
- Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
- Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
- Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
- Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
- Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.
Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.
Hourly Range: $25.48 - $29.74
At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.
One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.
JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Design Coordinator
Frame your portfolio around degree-level duties
USCIS approves H-1B petitions for roles requiring theoretical and practical application of a specific field. Organize your portfolio to show strategic design decisions, not just execution tasks, so the specialty occupation case is airtight from day one.
Verify prevailing wage before comparing offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Design Coordinator occupation code before you evaluate any compensation package.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have already certified LCAs for design roles. Prior filing history signals that the employer understands the sponsorship process and won't treat your petition as a first-time experiment.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
Design Coordinators often split time between client sites, studios, and offices. Each location where you work for more than a few days needs a separately certified LCA. Raise this with HR early so filings aren't delayed after your start date.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET profile for Design Coordinator documents the degree-level knowledge domains the role requires. Reference it when drafting your job description with HR, so your duties align with the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies during adjudication.
File before your OPT or grace period closes
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employer must file your I-129 before your EAD expires. The H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so check current USCIS guidance on registration windows rather than relying on prior-year timelines.
H-1B Visa Design Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as graphic design, visual communications, interior design, or industrial design. Employers sponsoring H-1B petitions for this role typically structure the job description around degree-specific duties like design systems management, creative direction, and cross-functional project oversight to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard.
How do I find Design Coordinator jobs where employers are willing to sponsor H-1B visas?
Browse Migrate Mate to search Design Coordinator openings at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Filtering by role and location surfaces companies that have already navigated the DOL and USCIS filing process for similar positions, which significantly narrows your list to realistic sponsorship candidates.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Gather your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a portfolio or work samples that demonstrate degree-level design responsibilities. Having these ready allows HR and immigration counsel to assess specialty occupation eligibility quickly and draft the LCA job description without back-and-forth delays.
How long does H-1B status last for a Design Coordinator, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially approved for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days, so long-term planning with your employer matters early in the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new design project at a different client worksite?
Your employer must file a new certified LCA with DOL before you begin work at any location not already covered by your existing certification. This applies even if the client site is temporary. USCIS requires the LCA to reflect the actual worksite, so notify your HR team of location changes before they happen, not after.