OPT Design Manager Jobs
Design Manager jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with a background in graphic design, UX/UI, or product design. Most roles require portfolio evidence of leading creative teams. Your OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization, extendable to 36 months with a STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies.
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Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Showroom Design Consultant is an established performer that works to facilitate and support customers and design teams by utilizing strong knowledge of flooring industry practices to help drive and influence sales decisions. This role will work to manage and maintain the day-to-day activities of the showroom through knowledge of interior design and flooring industry practices and standards to provide expert product selection advice and administrative assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Provide interior design advice and product expertise; facilitate product selection, project development, and support, ensuring the completion of selection for all customers.
- Maintain recordkeeping for showroom client visits, including customer contact and preference information.
- Maintain showroom samples and merchandising including ordering, receiving, and maintaining samples and displays.
- Plan and host showroom tours and events for industry trade to drive customer sales.
- Maintain and track all showroom events, meetings, industry events, and customer visits.
- Act as a liaison for customers and teams.
- Maintain showroom and sample inventory level by coordinating sample orders, maintaining sample resources library, and removing discontinued products.
- Maintain product displays to support current product selections in line with company design standards.
- Team with product layouts by providing samples for meetings.
- Team with coordinating meetings and special events in the showroom, including scheduling catering, entertainment, events, etc.
- Assist with social media for the showroom as part of the brand strategy while adhering to corporate social media guidelines.
- Maintain the showroom by performing maintenance such as restocking, cleaning, etc.
- May attend outside trade events to develop industry relationships and build brand awareness.
- Perform other duties as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
- 2-4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
- The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
COMPENSATION
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $64,000 and $80,000 at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the compensation package, which depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other company-sponsored benefit programs.
We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.
INTRODUCTION
Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Showroom Design Consultant is an established performer that works to facilitate and support customers and design teams by utilizing strong knowledge of flooring industry practices to help drive and influence sales decisions. This role will work to manage and maintain the day-to-day activities of the showroom through knowledge of interior design and flooring industry practices and standards to provide expert product selection advice and administrative assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Provide interior design advice and product expertise; facilitate product selection, project development, and support, ensuring the completion of selection for all customers.
- Maintain recordkeeping for showroom client visits, including customer contact and preference information.
- Maintain showroom samples and merchandising including ordering, receiving, and maintaining samples and displays.
- Plan and host showroom tours and events for industry trade to drive customer sales.
- Maintain and track all showroom events, meetings, industry events, and customer visits.
- Act as a liaison for customers and teams.
- Maintain showroom and sample inventory level by coordinating sample orders, maintaining sample resources library, and removing discontinued products.
- Maintain product displays to support current product selections in line with company design standards.
- Team with product layouts by providing samples for meetings.
- Team with coordinating meetings and special events in the showroom, including scheduling catering, entertainment, events, etc.
- Assist with social media for the showroom as part of the brand strategy while adhering to corporate social media guidelines.
- Maintain the showroom by performing maintenance such as restocking, cleaning, etc.
- May attend outside trade events to develop industry relationships and build brand awareness.
- Perform other duties as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
- 2-4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
- The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
COMPENSATION
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $64,000 and $80,000 at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the compensation package, which depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other company-sponsored benefit programs.
We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Design Manager
Lead with your portfolio, not your resume
Design Manager roles are portfolio-driven. Before outreach, ensure your portfolio shows not just finished work but your process, team direction decisions, and how you handled creative briefs. Hiring managers evaluate leadership through the work itself.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like human-computer interaction or information science, you may qualify for 36 months of OPT. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviewing so you can answer authorization questions accurately.
Target companies with established design teams
Companies with in-house design departments are more familiar with hiring international talent. Mid-to-large technology, e-commerce, and media companies regularly sponsor design roles and have HR infrastructure to process OPT work authorization without delays.
Frame your international background as a design asset
Cross-cultural perspective is genuinely valuable in design leadership. In interviews, connect your international experience to how you approach user research, accessibility, or inclusive design decisions. This reframes your visa status from a liability into a differentiator.
Understand the timeline before you start the process
OPT authorization can take 90 days from your DSO's I-20 update to USCIS approval. Apply as early as 90 days before your program end date. Starting late compresses your job search window and limits your negotiating position.
Address sponsorship directly and confidently
When a job posting says H-1B visa sponsorship is available, ask in the first interview round whether OPT is also acceptable during the authorization period. Most employers who sponsor H-1B visas are already comfortable with OPT as the bridge.
Design Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Design Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Design Manager roles fall within standard employment categories covered by F-1 OPT work authorization, provided the role is directly related to your degree field. A degree in graphic design, user experience, visual communication, or a related discipline generally satisfies the relatedness requirement. Confirm with your DSO if your degree field is less direct.
Does a Design Manager role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code, such as human-computer interaction, information science, or a qualifying engineering program, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. The Design Manager role itself does not need to be STEM-classified. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO.
How do I find Design Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Browse Design Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for roles open to F-1 OPT and visa-sponsoring employers. This saves significant time compared to filtering through generalist postings that rarely specify work authorization compatibility upfront. Look for employers who have previously sponsored H-1B petitions, as they are typically comfortable with OPT students.
What happens to my OPT status if I get laid off from a Design Manager role?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period during your OPT authorization window. This does not reset or extend your OPT end date. If you accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment across the standard OPT period, or more than 150 days during the STEM extension, you fall out of status. Reporting changes in employment to your DSO immediately is required.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Design Manager positions?
Design Manager roles are generally considered specialty occupations under H-1B criteria, particularly when tied to a specific design discipline requiring a related degree. Companies with large product, technology, or marketing teams, including major technology firms and agencies, regularly file H-1B petitions for design leadership roles. Your OPT period serves as the practical bridge while H-1B sponsorship is processed.