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Ecommerce jobs on OPT span roles in digital merchandising, marketplace operations, conversion optimization, and growth analytics. Most positions sit inside tech, retail, or direct-to-consumer companies that routinely sponsor H-1B visas, making them strong long-term fits for F-1 students on a 12-month or STEM-extended OPT period.
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The Assistant E-Commerce Photo Stylist is responsible for styling and photographing product for weekly website updates, focusing on the A&F brands. In addition to styling and photographing product daily tasks include coordinating product sample use with sample coordinator and on-figure styling team. The Assistant E-Commerce Photo Stylist will also be running daily sample maintenance reports and will work closely with post-production teammates. Daily input to internal product management and DAM systems is also a key responsibility in this role. This person may occasionally style and photograph product imagery for email campaigns, social media channels, and other elevated marketing placements.
Responsibilities
- Prep, style, and digitally photograph product for A&F brands
- Maintain database of all photographed items for each new product floorset
- Ensure product color accuracy
- Responsible for studio sample process and maintenance
- Work closely with studio partners including Sample Coordinators, Post-Production teams, and On-Figure Product Stylists
- Maintain imagery, photo set, and Capture One requirements
- Audit images online on a regular basis
- Contribute creative, innovative ideas and concepts for product imagery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong attention to detail; organizational and time-management skills are a must
- Must be able to meet deadlines and respond to the needs of the business as necessary
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Visual/Styling/Retail/Photography experience preferred
- General knowledge of retail studio settings, Canon camera systems, and Apple computer systems preferred
- Familiarity of Adobe Photoshop and Capture One software is a plus
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
INTRODUCTION
The Assistant E-Commerce Photo Stylist is responsible for styling and photographing product for weekly website updates, focusing on the A&F brands. In addition to styling and photographing product daily tasks include coordinating product sample use with sample coordinator and on-figure styling team. The Assistant E-Commerce Photo Stylist will also be running daily sample maintenance reports and will work closely with post-production teammates. Daily input to internal product management and DAM systems is also a key responsibility in this role. This person may occasionally style and photograph product imagery for email campaigns, social media channels, and other elevated marketing placements.
Responsibilities
- Prep, style, and digitally photograph product for A&F brands
- Maintain database of all photographed items for each new product floorset
- Ensure product color accuracy
- Responsible for studio sample process and maintenance
- Work closely with studio partners including Sample Coordinators, Post-Production teams, and On-Figure Product Stylists
- Maintain imagery, photo set, and Capture One requirements
- Audit images online on a regular basis
- Contribute creative, innovative ideas and concepts for product imagery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required
- Strong attention to detail; organizational and time-management skills are a must
- Must be able to meet deadlines and respond to the needs of the business as necessary
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Visual/Styling/Retail/Photography experience preferred
- General knowledge of retail studio settings, Canon camera systems, and Apple computer systems preferred
- Familiarity of Adobe Photoshop and Capture One software is a plus
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Ecommerce
Target companies with active H-1B histories
Ecommerce teams at companies like Amazon, Shopify, and Wayfair file H-1B petitions regularly. Prioritizing employers with a documented sponsorship track record dramatically improves your odds of converting OPT to long-term work authorization.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
OPT authorization requires your job to relate to your degree. Frame ecommerce roles around your field: supply chain degrees map to operations, business analytics degrees map to performance marketing, and computer science degrees map to platform engineering.
Pursue STEM-designated roles where possible
Ecommerce analyst, data scientist, and software engineer roles at qualified employers can support a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm the employer has E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer, as this is a hard requirement.
Start your job search at least 90 days before OPT ends
Ecommerce hiring cycles average four to eight weeks. Building in a 90-day runway gives you enough time to interview, negotiate an offer, and maintain continuous employment authorization without a gap on your I-20.
Highlight platform-specific skills in your application
Employers sponsoring OPT workers want demonstrable technical depth. Proficiency in Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Google Merchant Center, or A/B testing tools signals specialized value that generalist candidates without visa needs cannot easily replicate.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Disclosing your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early filters out employers who won't sponsor and saves time. Frame it positively: you have authorization now and a clear path to H-1B sponsorship at the next cap season.
Ecommerce OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in ecommerce on OPT without employer sponsorship right away?
Yes. OPT work authorization is granted by USCIS and attached to your F-1 status, not to a specific employer. You can start an ecommerce role as soon as your EAD card is valid and the position relates to your degree field. Sponsorship only becomes necessary when OPT expires and you need a longer-term visa like the H-1B.
Which ecommerce roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Roles in ecommerce analytics, data science, software engineering, and quantitative marketing typically qualify if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, statistics, or information systems. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Operations and merchandising roles tied to non-STEM degrees generally do not qualify for the extension.
How do I find ecommerce employers that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters ecommerce jobs by sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor. Browsing Migrate Mate before applying saves significant time compared to screening roles manually and finding out late in the process that a company won't sponsor.
Does freelance or contract ecommerce work count toward my OPT employment requirement?
Yes, with conditions. USCIS allows self-employment and contract work during OPT, but you must work at least 20 hours per week and the work must relate directly to your degree. You are responsible for documenting your own employment, including project descriptions and hours. Gaps longer than 90 cumulative days of unemployment can jeopardize your F-1 status.
What happens if my ecommerce employer does not win the H-1B lottery before my OPT expires?
If you miss the H-1B lottery, your options include applying in the next cap year if your OPT or STEM extension still covers you, exploring cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofits, or pursuing other visa categories like the O-1A if your ecommerce experience meets the extraordinary ability threshold. Planning for lottery failure before OPT ends is worth doing early.