TN Visa Graphic Designer Jobs
Graphic Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree. Canadians present their TN application directly at the U.S. port of entry, while Mexicans apply through a U.S. consulate—both with an employer support letter.
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Graphic Designer I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,750.00 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Graphic Designer I plays a key role in producing print and digital materials, from brochures and fliers to social media graphics, motion graphics, and website assets, while maintaining clear documentation and collaborating with clients from concept through delivery. This position supports accessible design practices and contributes to team projects by creating layouts and graphics as needed. A significant part of the role involves serving as the Marketing and Communications liaison to the Virtual Production Institute, helping develop promotional materials, coordinate news coverage, and support video and social media content. The designer also stays current on design trends and industry developments, bringing fresh ideas and informed perspectives to the team’s creative work. If you are a creative, detail-oriented designer who enjoys collaborative work and continuous learning, we encourage you to apply.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000/annually (Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.)
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communication design or a similar degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- No prior experience required.
A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess:
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of design principles and website design principles.
- Knowledge in typography, layout/composition and hierarchy.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Design and Production
- Creates print and digital promotional materials including brochures, fliers, signs, newsletters and graphics for social media.
- Creates motion graphics for use on websites, signage and social media.
- Maintains documentation for each project including approvals, comments, drafts, and artwork.
- Collaborates with customers as needed from ideation to delivery.
- Remediates print and digital design work for accessibility standards.
Virtual Production Institute (VPI) Design and Messaging
- Serves as Marketing and Communications liaison to the VPI staff about current and upcoming projects.
- Assists in designing and creating promotional materials for VPI with Marketing and Communications team.
- Assists Marketing and Communications team in coordinating news coverage for VPI projects and sharing that through web and social media content.
- Works with Marketing and Communications team to coordinate VPI video content for web and social media posting.
Support and Development
- Acts as a team resource for extra assistance in creating graphics and publication layouts.
- Researches and stays abreast of graphics trends.
- Keeps abreast of industry advancements and learning opportunities.
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Graphic Designer I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,750.00 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Graphic Designer I plays a key role in producing print and digital materials, from brochures and fliers to social media graphics, motion graphics, and website assets, while maintaining clear documentation and collaborating with clients from concept through delivery. This position supports accessible design practices and contributes to team projects by creating layouts and graphics as needed. A significant part of the role involves serving as the Marketing and Communications liaison to the Virtual Production Institute, helping develop promotional materials, coordinate news coverage, and support video and social media content. The designer also stays current on design trends and industry developments, bringing fresh ideas and informed perspectives to the team’s creative work. If you are a creative, detail-oriented designer who enjoys collaborative work and continuous learning, we encourage you to apply.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000/annually (Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.)
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communication design or a similar degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- No prior experience required.
A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess:
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of design principles and website design principles.
- Knowledge in typography, layout/composition and hierarchy.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Design and Production
- Creates print and digital promotional materials including brochures, fliers, signs, newsletters and graphics for social media.
- Creates motion graphics for use on websites, signage and social media.
- Maintains documentation for each project including approvals, comments, drafts, and artwork.
- Collaborates with customers as needed from ideation to delivery.
- Remediates print and digital design work for accessibility standards.
Virtual Production Institute (VPI) Design and Messaging
- Serves as Marketing and Communications liaison to the VPI staff about current and upcoming projects.
- Assists in designing and creating promotional materials for VPI with Marketing and Communications team.
- Assists Marketing and Communications team in coordinating news coverage for VPI projects and sharing that through web and social media content.
- Works with Marketing and Communications team to coordinate VPI video content for web and social media posting.
Support and Development
- Acts as a team resource for extra assistance in creating graphics and publication layouts.
- Researches and stays abreast of graphics trends.
- Keeps abreast of industry advancements and learning opportunities.
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Graphic Designer
Translate your portfolio into U.S. specialty occupation language
TN eligibility requires your role to meet the specialty occupation standard. Frame your portfolio and resume around tasks that require a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a closely related field, not general creative skills.
Target employers with recent visa sponsorship experience
Studios, in-house brand teams at mid-to-large companies, and digital agencies frequently sponsor work visas for design roles. Look for employers with recent visa filings—this demonstrates they have experience with visa sponsorship generally. For TN sponsorship, eligible Canadians can present an employer support letter directly at the U.S. port of entry, while eligible Mexicans apply through a U.S. consulate. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship are often equipped to prepare the necessary support documentation.
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Migrate Mate filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship so you can focus on employers already set up to hire Canadian and Mexican designers. Start there before spending time on roles where sponsorship isn't confirmed.
Get your degree equivalency documented before your interview
If your design degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, have a credential evaluation completed ahead of any offer. U.S. employers and CBP officers need to confirm your credential meets the bachelor's-level requirement for the role.
Ask the employer to tie the job offer to specific design deliverables
A vague offer letter describing general creative work can create problems at the port of entry. The offer letter should specify that the role requires a degree in graphic design or a directly related field and describe the core duties precisely.
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Find Graphic Designer JobsGraphic Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Graphic Designer role actually qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a closely related field. The TN category covers graphic designers when the job duties are design-specific and degree-dependent. Roles that treat the degree as optional or accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to support under TN standards.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Graphic Designer positions?
TN is significantly more accessible for Graphic Designers. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadians can get status approved at a port of entry the same day they cross the border. H-1B requires an employer petition, a registration lottery in March, and months of USCIS processing. For a qualifying design role, TN is the faster and more predictable path.
What documents does my employer need to file for TN sponsorship as a Graphic Designer?
Your employer prepares a support letter describing your duties and confirming the position requires a bachelor's degree in design or related field. For Canadians, you present this letter at the U.S. port of entry when crossing the border. Mexican nationals apply for TN status at a U.S. consulate with the same documentation. The support letter is the key document—it establishes that your role qualifies under TN professional categories and that you meet the educational requirements.
How can I find Graphic Designer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Graphic Designer roles from employers who are open to TN visa sponsorship, so you're not guessing about which postings are accessible to Canadian or Mexican professionals. Filtering by TN eligibility saves time you'd otherwise spend applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table.
Can I switch Graphic Designer employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your existing TN status. Your new employer needs to prepare a fresh support letter documenting your role and qualifications. Canadians can present this letter at the U.S. port of entry when they next cross the border to get the new TN approved. You should not start work with the new employer until the new TN is approved.
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