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Project Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical discipline. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment.
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INTRODUCTION
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Under the direction of designated project leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and engaging with clients and teams in delivering services to creatively solve problems and performs with a high degree of latitude. Your initial assignment will be on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic's campus.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide leadership to the client and project team in establishment of the project goals and vision.
- Provide project interior design leadership across multiple projects.
- Lead the design development of the project's goals through all phases of the project (the Pursuit, Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Design, Construction Administration).
- Evaluate client needs, analyze and effectively document design objectives and spatial requirements.
- Responsible for leading the interior design approach within the project team.
- Responsible for the conceptual and design development of interior spaces for the project.
- Coordinate project design work and code compliance.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines, including architecture, engineering and consultants.
- Conduct a review of drawings and support functions in conformance with project time, budget and quality constraints.
- Oversight of and productions of design visualization.
- Assist and/or lead in project planning through development and follow through of work plans/budgeting.
- Develop the schedule of work for the interior design components of the project.
- Assist in or lead client meetings.
- Maintain positive client and team relations.
- Implement, follow, maintain, and enforce interior design standards used throughout interior design team in all project aspects/phases.
- Lead the development of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) throughout all phases of the interior design work, as required.
- Specification development and coordination.
- Mentor less experienced interior design staff.
- Actively participate and promote design leadership.
- Collaborate with design leadership.
- Consult with product vendors.
- Lead and/or participate in marketing activities, including proposal development and interviews.
- Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch list. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
- May perform other duties as required.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required.
- A minimum of 8 years of related experience required.
- Current NCIDQ certification is preferred.
- Ability to provide interior design leadership across multiple projects.
- Strong design, story telling and technical skills as well as the knowledge of building and life safety codes required.
- Exceptional presentation, organizational, team building, collaboration and communication skills are a must.
- The ability to build and maintain client relationships is essential.
- Experience leading a high performing team is preferred.
- Critical thinker.
- Highly analytical.
- Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.
- Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
- Professional business attire is required for all client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
- Travel required.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range for this position to be filled in the New York, NY office is $98,235 to $122,840 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy — it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Project Designer
Align your credentials to Engineer category
TN visa eligibility for Project Designers depends on classifying under the Engineer category. Your degree must be in engineering, architecture, or industrial design, a general arts or business degree won't support the petition, even with years of design experience.
Target firms with recent visa sponsorship experience
Employers with recent visa filings are already familiar with sponsorship workflows. Prioritize architecture, engineering, and construction firms over generalist staffing agencies, which often lack internal immigration process knowledge for supporting TN visa candidates at ports of entry or consulates.
Request a support letter before your border crossing
Canadian citizens applying at a port of entry need a detailed employer support letter describing the Project Designer role, its technical requirements, and your qualifying degree. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so ambiguous job descriptions are a common rejection trigger.
Clarify scope boundaries in your offer letter
Project Designer is not a standalone TN category. Your offer letter must frame the role using Engineer or Architect language that matches USMCA definitions. Titles like 'Creative Designer' or 'Design Consultant' without technical scope language will raise questions at adjudication.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for design roles wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for Project Designer positions at employers who actively sponsor TN visas, so you spend your effort on realistic opportunities rather than cold outreach.
Understand Mexican nationals face a capped allocation
Unlike Canadian citizens, Mexican professionals are subject to a 5,500 annual TN cap. If you're Mexican and your application is late in the fiscal year, confirm current allocation availability with your employer's immigration contact before accepting a start date.
Project Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Designer role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Not automatically. TN visa eligibility depends on classifying the role under a recognized USMCA category, most commonly Engineer or Architect. The position must require a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline like engineering, architecture, or industrial design. Roles framed around creativity or aesthetics without a hard degree requirement often fail to qualify.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Project Designers?
TN sponsorship is significantly more practical for Project Designers. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and approvals can happen at the border the same day for Canadians. H-1B visa requires filing months in advance with no guaranteed selection. For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals, TN is the faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
What documents should I gather before applying for TN-sponsored Project Designer jobs?
You'll need your original degree certificates and transcripts confirming a technical field, a current resume framing your experience in engineering or design terms, any professional licenses if your state requires them, and a detailed employer support letter. If your degree is from outside Canada, Mexico, or the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before you start interviewing.
Where can I find Project Designer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job platforms don't filter by visa type, which means significant time spent on roles where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this: it surfaces Project Designer roles at employers who actively sponsor TN visas for Canadian and Mexican professionals, so your search is scoped to realistic opportunities from the start.
Can a Project Designer switch employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You can't simply transfer it. Your new employer must support a fresh TN application, which for Canadian citizens can be done at the border or a U.S. consulate. Plan your transition carefully since working for the new employer before TN approval is a status violation, and gaps between roles must be managed with your employer's immigration contact.