J-1 Visa Senior Designer Jobs
Senior Designer roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level and host organization setup. Finding a host employer willing to work with a designated sponsor for DS-2019 sponsorship is the critical first step.
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The Department of Physiology & Biophysics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate 3 to work on-site in Miami.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the division’s research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
- Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
- Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
- Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
- Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
- Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
- Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
- Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
- Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Lead projects on G protein signaling, dopaminergic neuromodulation, and related pathways in striatal function
- Perform and innovate in biochemical assays, cellular signaling studies, genetic manipulations, and imaging experiments
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary studies
- Maintain meticulous records, laboratory notebooks, and analyze experimental data
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented lab culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Proven expertise in GPCR signaling, cellular biology, and neuronal models is required, along with a strong publication record and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively.
- Ideal candidates will also bring:
- Expertise in sterile tissue culture techniques
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including AAV purification and cloning
- Experience with protein biochemistry approaches, including protein isolation and Western blot analysis
- Experience with confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry
- Experience with mouse handling, dissections, and vibrating microtome tissue sectioning
- Ability to contribute toward general lab management and organization
- Proficiency with BRET and 2-photon imaging approaches (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The Department of Physiology & Biophysics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate 3 to work on-site in Miami.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the division’s research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
- Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
- Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
- Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
- Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
- Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
- Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
- Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
- Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Lead projects on G protein signaling, dopaminergic neuromodulation, and related pathways in striatal function
- Perform and innovate in biochemical assays, cellular signaling studies, genetic manipulations, and imaging experiments
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary studies
- Maintain meticulous records, laboratory notebooks, and analyze experimental data
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented lab culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Proven expertise in GPCR signaling, cellular biology, and neuronal models is required, along with a strong publication record and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively.
- Ideal candidates will also bring:
- Expertise in sterile tissue culture techniques
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including AAV purification and cloning
- Experience with protein biochemistry approaches, including protein isolation and Western blot analysis
- Experience with confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry
- Experience with mouse handling, dissections, and vibrating microtome tissue sectioning
- Ability to contribute toward general lab management and organization
- Proficiency with BRET and 2-photon imaging approaches (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Designer
Build a portfolio that signals U.S. market fluency
Designated sponsors evaluate whether your design background aligns with the host organization's training objectives. Frame case studies around U.S.-relevant design systems, accessibility standards, and cross-functional workflows to strengthen your DS-2019 training plan approval.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
The J-1 Trainee category suits designers with a degree and under one year of post-graduation experience, while Specialist requires at least five years of expertise. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance and can require restarting the sponsor review process.
Target host employers with structured onboarding programs
Sponsors require a detailed training plan, so prioritize studios, agencies, and in-house design teams that already document role competencies and mentorship structures. Use Migrate Mate to find employers in creative industries whose hiring patterns align with J-1 exchange visitor placements.
Verify the host employer meets DOL wage requirements
Your designated sponsor must confirm your offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for Senior Designer roles in your host city. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search and O*NET occupation profile before the sponsor submits your training plan for approval.
Clarify the home residency requirement with your sponsor early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home country residency requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa statuses. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your funding source or nationality triggers this requirement before accepting a host employer offer.
Get the DS-7002 training plan signed before your start date
The DS-7002 must be completed jointly by you, the host employer, and the designated sponsor before your program begins. Delays in securing supervisor signatures or finalizing learning objectives are the most common reason J-1 Trainee start dates get pushed back.
Senior Designer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior Designer role?
Most Senior Designer candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a design-related degree and have under one year of post-graduation work experience. Specialist applies if you have five or more years of documented expertise in graphic, UX, product, or brand design without necessarily holding a formal degree.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Senior Designer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring company itself. The design firm or studio where you work is the host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and signs the DS-7002 training plan alongside your host supervisor.
How do I find host employers in the design industry open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most design employers aren't proactively advertising J-1 compatibility, so standard job boards surface little useful signal. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. roles and employers whose hiring history aligns with exchange visitor placements, saving you from cold outreach to companies unfamiliar with the host employer process.
Does a Senior Designer on J-1 status need a separate work authorization document?
No separate EAD or work permit is required. Your DS-2019 and valid J-1 visa stamp together authorize you to work for the specific host employer listed in your training plan. Working for any employer not named in your approved training plan violates your J-1 status, regardless of the role or compensation.
Can a J-1 Senior Designer transition to an H-1B or O-1 after the program ends?
Yes, but the two-year home residency requirement is the key variable. If it applies to you, you must return home or obtain a waiver before changing to H-1B visa or O-1 visa status. If you aren't subject to the requirement, your host employer can petition for a status change after your J-1 program concludes without requiring departure.