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Studio Assistant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship exist primarily at employers who structure the role around degree-level duties in design, production, or media arts. Because the specialty occupation determination hinges on how the position is built, targeting employers with active LCA filing history gives you the clearest signal of genuine sponsorship intent.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Studio Assistant
Frame your degree as role-specific evidence
Your H-1B petition lives or dies on the specialty occupation argument. Document how your bachelor's degree in design, fine arts, media production, or a directly related field maps to the specific duties in the job description, not just the job title.
Search LCA filings before applying anywhere
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified LCA records for Studio Assistant or closely related titles. Employers who have already filed for this occupation have cleared DOL review before, which signals they understand the specialty occupation requirement for the role.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's verified employer data
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for studio and production roles. This cuts out companies that express informal interest in sponsorship but have no documented filing record.
Clarify worksite details before the LCA is filed
Each physical worksite requires its own certified LCA. If you'll rotate between a production studio, an off-site location, or a client facility, confirm with your employer that every worksite address is listed in the petition before USCIS adjudicates.
Get the offer letter to reflect degree-level duties
USCIS scrutinizes Studio Assistant petitions closely. Before your employer files the I-129, verify the offer letter explicitly lists duties that require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not generalist or entry-level support tasks that any candidate could perform.
Check your O*NET classification before interviews
Review the O*NET occupation profile for your target role to understand how DOL categorizes the duties and education requirements. If your actual responsibilities align more closely with a higher-classified production or design title, ask the employer to reflect that in the job posting.
H-1B Visa Studio Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Studio Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A Studio Assistant position qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer structures it around duties that specifically require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as graphic design, media production, or fine arts. Generic support or administrative duties do not meet the standard. Employers who have sponsored this title before typically write job descriptions that document degree-level responsibilities explicitly to satisfy USCIS review.
How do I identify employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Studio Assistant roles?
DOL's LCA disclosure data is the most reliable signal. Certified LCAs show which employers filed for Studio Assistant or comparable titles, the worksite location, and the prevailing wage level used. Migrate Mate organizes this data so you can search by role and location without downloading raw government files. Employers with existing LCA history understand the filing process and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-hire over uncertainty about the specialty occupation threshold.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Start with a complete credential package: your degree certificate, official transcripts, and any professional portfolio that demonstrates degree-level work in your field. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service so the employer's immigration counsel can confirm it meets the bachelor's equivalency standard USCIS requires. Having this ready before the conversation shortens the employer's internal approval timeline significantly.
Can my H-1B cover multiple studio locations if the job involves different worksites?
No. Each worksite where you perform H-1B work needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your role involves working at a production studio in one city and a client location in another, your employer must file separate LCAs for each address before you work there. USCIS treats unapproved worksites as a compliance violation, so confirm the full list of locations with your employer before the I-129 petition is submitted.
How long does H-1B status last for a Studio Assistant, and what happens if the role changes?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. If your duties change materially after approval, your employer may need to file an amended petition before the new duties begin, since the original approval is tied to the specific job and worksite described in the LCA. Routine title changes or minor duty shifts that don't affect specialty occupation status or prevailing wage level typically don't require amendment, but confirm with your employer's immigration counsel.