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Instructional designers qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on experience level and project scope. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees compliance while your host employer directs the day-to-day work.
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Vistex is looking for a self-motivated and highly driven Intern Instructional Design. In this role, you will work with Vistex Training team in the development of technical software courses including testing of course exercises and script writing.
Responsibilities:
- Convert technical and complex information into easily used and understandable text
- Collaborate with Instructional Designers and Trainers to develop script for online learning eLearning
- Develop training materials (exercises, presenter decks, simulation, recordings, quizzes, and/or other supporting materials) for virtual instructor-led training and online self-paced courses utilizing department templates and guidelines in SAP® Enable Now
- Assist with exercise updates including system validation testing
- Apply sound project management and instructional design principles to motivate participants as they take self-paced, eLearning courses
- Complete related duties as assigned
The compensation for this position is $18 - $25 hourly. Base pay will vary depending on factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and work experience.
About us: The Vistex platform helps businesses finally get control of all their different promotions, rebates, SPAs, discounts, and other incentives. With so many programs across so many partner relationships, it can be impossible to see where all the money is going, let alone how much difference it’s actually making to revenue. With Vistex, business leaders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar they spend really is driving more growth, not just more costs. It’s why global enterprises ranging from Coca-Cola to Sony to Grainger rely on Vistex every day. Vistex | Now it all adds up. ™
INTRODUCTION
Vistex is looking for a self-motivated and highly driven Intern Instructional Design. In this role, you will work with Vistex Training team in the development of technical software courses including testing of course exercises and script writing.
Responsibilities:
- Convert technical and complex information into easily used and understandable text
- Collaborate with Instructional Designers and Trainers to develop script for online learning eLearning
- Develop training materials (exercises, presenter decks, simulation, recordings, quizzes, and/or other supporting materials) for virtual instructor-led training and online self-paced courses utilizing department templates and guidelines in SAP® Enable Now
- Assist with exercise updates including system validation testing
- Apply sound project management and instructional design principles to motivate participants as they take self-paced, eLearning courses
- Complete related duties as assigned
The compensation for this position is $18 - $25 hourly. Base pay will vary depending on factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and work experience.
About us: The Vistex platform helps businesses finally get control of all their different promotions, rebates, SPAs, discounts, and other incentives. With so many programs across so many partner relationships, it can be impossible to see where all the money is going, let alone how much difference it’s actually making to revenue. With Vistex, business leaders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar they spend really is driving more growth, not just more costs. It’s why global enterprises ranging from Coca-Cola to Sony to Grainger rely on Vistex every day. Vistex | Now it all adds up. ™
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Instructional Designer
Align your portfolio to training objectives
The J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs require a structured training plan, not open-ended employment. Document your instructional design projects as measurable learning outcomes to demonstrate program-eligible skill development to your designated sponsor.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Some corporate learning and development teams and universities already work with a State Department-designated sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to find instructional designer roles at organizations with J-1 hosting experience, which shortens the sponsor coordination process significantly.
Verify your degree field before applying
Designated sponsors assess whether your academic background ties directly to instructional design, learning technology, or curriculum development. A degree in an unrelated field may require documented post-graduate work experience to satisfy the Trainee program's educational alignment requirement.
Confirm the 2-year home residency rule applies
If your J-1 funding source is a government or if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may face a two-year home-country residency requirement before switching to H-1B or a green card. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Request a DS-2019 timeline from your sponsor early
The designated sponsor, not your host employer, controls the DS-2019 issuance timeline. Ask for their processing window before your start date is set, since consular interview scheduling depends entirely on receiving this document.
Negotiate a training plan that satisfies both parties
Your host employer's project needs and your sponsor's required training objectives must align on the same document. Instructional designer roles often straddle consulting and production work, so ensure your training plan reflects discrete skill phases that the sponsor will approve.
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Find Instructional Designer JobsInstructional Designer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to instructional designers?
Most instructional designers enter on either the Trainee or Specialist category. The Trainee category fits candidates within one year of completing a relevant degree or with up to five years of post-degree experience in instructional design, e-learning, or curriculum development. The Specialist category suits established professionals with recognized expertise in a narrow technical area of the field.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and holds legal responsibility for your program compliance. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or IIE serve this sponsor role. Your host employer, the company or university where you work, directs your actual job duties but is not your visa sponsor. The two relationships are separate and both must be confirmed before your program begins.
How do I find instructional designer roles where the host employer is open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship structures. Many corporate learning teams and higher education institutions have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before and understand the training plan requirement. Filtering for organizations with prior exchange visitor hosting experience saves significant outreach time.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and could it affect me?
If your J-1 program is financed by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be required to return home for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. Instructional design professionals from countries with a critical shortage of that skill set are most likely to be subject to this rule. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Can a recent graduate in education technology use the J-1 Intern category instead of Trainee?
The Intern category applies only to currently enrolled students or those who graduated within the past 12 months. If you graduated more than 12 months ago, even with a recent instructional design or education technology degree, the Trainee category applies instead. The designated sponsor will verify your graduation date against the DS-2019 application, so the timing matters for program eligibility.
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