Design Consultant Jobs for OPT Students
Design Consultant jobs on OPT require a specialty occupation connection between your degree and the role. Most positions in branding, UX, or spatial design qualify, but your employer must be willing to support your authorization period. STEM OPT extensions are available if your design degree qualifies under a STEM-designated field.
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A Tradition of Excellence
Since our founding in 1985, The Tile Shop has committed itself to inspiring and realizing home decor ideas and creating beauty both indoors and out. Our associates travel literally across the globe, exploring the latest styles and innovations available in materials such as porcelain, glass, ceramic, travertine and other natural stones. With a network that comprises more than 140 stores, we offer a wide selection of high-quality tile products, exclusive designs, expert staff and amazing customer service.
Job Description
- Proactively greet customers professionally
- Develop lasting customer relationships by treating customers with courtesy
- Conduct follow-up customer communication
- Sell tile and related products to exceed customer expectations
- Understand installation and use of all products to educate customers
- Understand and track established individual sales goals
- Track store orders and provide customers with product updates
- Present yourself in a professional manner at all times
- Work evenings and weekends
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Strong work ethic with a drive to exceed expectations
- Excellent people person
- Work well in a fast paced, commission sales environment
- Open to learning and growing independently and from feedback
- Work well under high pressure, ability to multi task
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Sense of Design: various styles, colors, and textures
- Basic mathematical and computer skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English
Compensation
45K to 75K expected 1st year earnings in a draw plus commission payment structure
Additional Information
At The Tile Shop, we are committed to developing the WHOLE you, not just the WORK you. Our benefits program is our investment in you as an important contributor to our success, and we are proud of our highly competitive package.
- Medical Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Discount
The Tile Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
A Tradition of Excellence
Since our founding in 1985, The Tile Shop has committed itself to inspiring and realizing home decor ideas and creating beauty both indoors and out. Our associates travel literally across the globe, exploring the latest styles and innovations available in materials such as porcelain, glass, ceramic, travertine and other natural stones. With a network that comprises more than 140 stores, we offer a wide selection of high-quality tile products, exclusive designs, expert staff and amazing customer service.
Job Description
- Proactively greet customers professionally
- Develop lasting customer relationships by treating customers with courtesy
- Conduct follow-up customer communication
- Sell tile and related products to exceed customer expectations
- Understand installation and use of all products to educate customers
- Understand and track established individual sales goals
- Track store orders and provide customers with product updates
- Present yourself in a professional manner at all times
- Work evenings and weekends
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Strong work ethic with a drive to exceed expectations
- Excellent people person
- Work well in a fast paced, commission sales environment
- Open to learning and growing independently and from feedback
- Work well under high pressure, ability to multi task
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Sense of Design: various styles, colors, and textures
- Basic mathematical and computer skills
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English
Compensation
45K to 75K expected 1st year earnings in a draw plus commission payment structure
Additional Information
At The Tile Shop, we are committed to developing the WHOLE you, not just the WORK you. Our benefits program is our investment in you as an important contributor to our success, and we are proud of our highly competitive package.
- Medical Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Discount
The Tile Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Design Consultant
Frame your degree as the foundation
Design Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a specific design discipline. Lead with your degree field in every application to make the OPT authorization case obvious to hiring managers before they even ask.
Target firms already familiar with OPT
Boutique design studios and mid-size consultancies that have hired international students before move faster through the authorization process. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with OPT hiring history so you can focus your outreach where it counts.
Check your STEM extension eligibility early
Industrial design, human-computer interaction, and architecture often carry STEM-designated CIP codes. Confirming your degree's designation before you accept an offer gives you 24 extra months of work authorization to negotiate with confidently.
Prepare a concise OPT explainer for employers
Many design firms have never hired on OPT. A one-page summary covering your authorization period, employer obligations, and STEM extension eligibility removes hesitation and positions you as organized, proactive, and easy to onboard without legal complexity.
Connect design deliverables to your job title
USCIS scrutinizes whether your actual work matches your OPT authorization field. Document client projects, deliverables, and methodologies that reflect your degree discipline. This record matters if your employer later files an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Apply before your OPT start date is imminent
Design Consultant hiring moves at a measured pace with portfolio reviews and multi-round interviews. Starting your search at least four months before your OPT ends gives you enough runway to complete that process without authorization pressure forcing a rushed decision.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Design Consultant positions that require applied knowledge in a specific design discipline, such as industrial design, UX, graphic design, or interior design, meet the specialty occupation standard. The key is that the role must require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, not just any degree.
Can I work as a Design Consultant on OPT if my degree is in a related but not identical field?
It depends on how closely your degree maps to the work. A communications degree supporting a brand strategy consultancy role is harder to defend than a graphic design degree in the same role. USCIS expects a direct relationship between your coursework and your day-to-day responsibilities. Document the connection clearly in your offer letter and job description.
Where can I find Design Consultant jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists Design Consultant roles from employers willing to hire on OPT work authorization. Filtering by OPT eligibility saves time and avoids applying to firms that will screen you out before reviewing your portfolio. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find roles matched to your authorization status.
Does a design degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Some design degrees do qualify, but not all. Industrial design, human-computer interaction, and certain architecture programs carry STEM-designated CIP codes under the Department of Homeland Security's STEM list. Graphic design and interior design programs generally do not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO and confirm against the official DHS STEM designation list before planning your timeline.
Can I freelance or consult independently as a Design Consultant on OPT?
Self-employment is not permitted on standard OPT. You must be employed by a qualifying U.S. employer. Freelance arrangements where you set your own hours and work for multiple clients without an employer-employee relationship do not meet OPT requirements. Some design studios offer contract-to-hire structures that satisfy the employment relationship test, but confirm the arrangement with your DSO before accepting.
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