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Brand Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's "Scientific Technician/Technologist" or "Computer Systems Analyst" categories when the position requires a bachelor's degree in design, visual communications, or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: Brand Manager, Graphic Designer
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Salaried
REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing and Events
DEPT: WCSG
LOCATION: WCSG Building, Grand Rapids MI
SUMMARY
The Brand Manager and Graphic Designer is responsible for growing brand awareness for WCSG by creating graphic design elements for marketing materials, donor communications, business partnerships, and radio-sponsored and co-sponsored events. This person will also assist in the development and maintenance of the WCSG Brand and is the Webmaster for WCSG.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Visual Brand Manager
- Maintains the WCSG brand manual and overall brand standards
- Designs all external facing visuals for WCSG
- Files and maintains WCSG trademarks
- Assists the Director of Marketing and Events with any major brand changes
- Selects and designs WCSG merch and apparel for listener giveaways, donors and sales
- Maintaining the brand on the WCSG Website and App
- Creating graphics for web and app
- Creating webpages
- Updating pages and navigation
- Making improvements to SEO, AEO, and accessibility
- Developing an ecommerce site; experience with Shopify or Printful (or other print-on-demand) would be helpful
- Teams project manager for Marketing and Events
- Setting asset timelines
- Using Microsoft Planner to assign tasks to various team members for cross-departmental projects/campaigns
- Working with vendors for print, billboards and WCSG merch: getting quotes, approving proofs, troubleshooting when issues arise
Develops Graphic Design for:
- Marketing materials for WCSG
- Digital and print materials needed for sponsored activities, events, contests, and service projects
- Donor development and business partner communication and marketing materials
- Billboard campaigns
- Social media campaigns
- Emails
Other Duties as Assigned
- Work at WCSG sponsored events such as the Father Daughter Banquet, Back to School Celebration, Ice Cream stops, and concerts
- Represent WCSG at CU events and activities
- Assist in developing events that also serve as non-traditional revenue opportunities as needed
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, or marketing or related field and/or a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in graphic design/marketing work
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, and Microsoft Teams
- People-oriented team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highest standard of personal and professional integrity
- Self-motivated
- Ministry/service orientation
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) is helpful
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment
- A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”
- Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
- The Cornerstone Christian World View
- The Cornerstone Academic Vision
- The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
- The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement
These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.
JOB TITLE: Brand Manager, Graphic Designer
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Salaried
REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing and Events
DEPT: WCSG
LOCATION: WCSG Building, Grand Rapids MI
SUMMARY
The Brand Manager and Graphic Designer is responsible for growing brand awareness for WCSG by creating graphic design elements for marketing materials, donor communications, business partnerships, and radio-sponsored and co-sponsored events. This person will also assist in the development and maintenance of the WCSG Brand and is the Webmaster for WCSG.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Visual Brand Manager
- Maintains the WCSG brand manual and overall brand standards
- Designs all external facing visuals for WCSG
- Files and maintains WCSG trademarks
- Assists the Director of Marketing and Events with any major brand changes
- Selects and designs WCSG merch and apparel for listener giveaways, donors and sales
- Maintaining the brand on the WCSG Website and App
- Creating graphics for web and app
- Creating webpages
- Updating pages and navigation
- Making improvements to SEO, AEO, and accessibility
- Developing an ecommerce site; experience with Shopify or Printful (or other print-on-demand) would be helpful
- Teams project manager for Marketing and Events
- Setting asset timelines
- Using Microsoft Planner to assign tasks to various team members for cross-departmental projects/campaigns
- Working with vendors for print, billboards and WCSG merch: getting quotes, approving proofs, troubleshooting when issues arise
Develops Graphic Design for:
- Marketing materials for WCSG
- Digital and print materials needed for sponsored activities, events, contests, and service projects
- Donor development and business partner communication and marketing materials
- Billboard campaigns
- Social media campaigns
- Emails
Other Duties as Assigned
- Work at WCSG sponsored events such as the Father Daughter Banquet, Back to School Celebration, Ice Cream stops, and concerts
- Represent WCSG at CU events and activities
- Assist in developing events that also serve as non-traditional revenue opportunities as needed
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, or marketing or related field and/or a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in graphic design/marketing work
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, and Microsoft Teams
- People-oriented team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highest standard of personal and professional integrity
- Self-motivated
- Ministry/service orientation
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) is helpful
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment
- A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”
- Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
- The Cornerstone Christian World View
- The Cornerstone Academic Vision
- The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
- The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement
These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Brand Designer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
TN visa approval hinges on proving your Brand Designer role requires a specific bachelor's degree. Frame your portfolio around projects that demonstrate specialized, degree-level visual communications expertise, not general creative work any skilled practitioner could produce.
Target employers with recent visa filing history
Companies that have previously sponsored work visas for design roles already understand visa sponsorship procedures. Prioritizing these employers shortens negotiation time and reduces the risk of an offer falling through due to sponsorship inexperience.
Request a support letter that names your degree field
Your employer's TN support letter must connect your specific bachelor's degree to the Brand Designer duties listed in the offer. A generic letter citing "creative skills" without referencing your credential field is a common reason for CBP delays at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filtering roles by TN visa eligibility before applying saves weeks of back-and-forth. Migrate Mate surfaces Brand Designer positions at employers already set up to sponsor, so you're not educating hiring managers about the process mid-negotiation.
Prepare for USMCA category classification questions
CBP officers sometimes question which USMCA professional category a Brand Designer falls under. Carry documentation showing your role maps to a recognized category, such as a written job description referencing systems analysis, design engineering, or applied communications technology.
Mexican citizens should book the consular appointment before accepting
Unlike Canadians who can get TN status at a port of entry, Mexican citizens must schedule a U.S. consular interview. Confirm appointment availability in your city before accepting an offer, since wait times vary significantly by consulate location.
Brand Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Brand Designer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Brand Designer positions can qualify under the USMCA when the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a closely related field. CBP evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles that primarily involve production work or don't require degree-level specialized knowledge are more likely to face scrutiny at adjudication.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Brand Designers?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so a qualified Brand Designer can begin work as soon as CBP approves the application, sometimes the same day at a land border. H-1B visa requires surviving a random lottery that selects roughly one in four registrants, then waiting until October 1 to start. For Canadians especially, TN is a faster and more predictable path.
Where can I find Brand Designer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters Brand Designer roles specifically by TN visa eligibility, so you're applying to employers who have confirmed they'll sponsor rather than discovering late in the process that a company won't. This is particularly useful for Mexican citizens who need to coordinate a consular appointment timeline with an offer and can't afford to restart the search after an employer backs out.
Can a Canadian Brand Designer get TN status at the border without a visa stamp?
Yes. Canadian citizens are exempt from the visa stamp requirement and can present their offer letter, employer support letter, and degree credentials directly to CBP at a port of entry or pre-clearance location. If approved, CBP issues TN status on the spot, typically valid for three years and renewable indefinitely as long as you maintain qualifying employment.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship as a Brand Designer?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, a description of duties tied to a recognized USMCA professional category, your start date, salary, and confirmation that you hold the required degree. The letter must make clear the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline, not just preferred qualifications. Your degree credential and any credential evaluation for non-U.S. degrees round out the package.