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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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Requisition Number: TE09427
Department Name: 3CC00:Capital Project Management
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $30.00
Type of Position: Temporary
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
BA of Interior Design
Required Related Experience
5 Years
Required License/Registration/Certification
Physical Requirements
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive Motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).
Shift
8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors. Schedule is flexible, but looking at around 32 hours per week. This could increase depending on situational factors.
Job Summary
In partnership with the University Interior Designer, this position:
- Collaborates with Facilities and national/local consultants on Capital projects to identify scope and determine project responsibilities
- Reviews overall program and defines project objectives
- Collaborates with consultants and end-users to determine furniture and finish options
- Selects finishes for projects which enhance and improve the University’s image and comply with University Design Standards and Guidelines
- Informs consultants on past experiences with finishes to avoid inferior finishes from entering contract documents
- Reviews furniture/finish options proposed by national/local consultants with client(s) for approval in accordance with UK Quality Standards
- Develops preliminary furniture budget based on overall project budget and scope
- Identifies furniture dealer(s) with whom to partner based on furniture package procurement contracts
- Establishes realistic project timeline with milestone dates to ensure furniture procurement meets end users’ anticipated move-in date
- Oversees preparation/processing of client contract amendments
- Ensures successful project implementation, coordination, and management and maintains project information ‘current’ relative to project timeline established at onset
In addition, the Interior Designer Project Manager:
- Researches and analyzes the client’s goals and requirements and develops documents, drawings, and diagrams outlining those needs
- Formulates preliminary space plans and two- and three-dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client’s program needs
- Develops space and furniture plans in AutoCAD using CAP library software
- Provides client(s) with 3D models depicting all furniture and finishes represented in the project to ensure end user satisfaction
- Delivers high quality designs that enhance the University image
- Complies with University Design Standards and Guidelines
- Is on time and within project budget
- Reviews program and designs with clients and all interested UK parties to ensure expectations and requirements are met and/or exceeded
- Generates furniture specifications with dealer(s) to ensure all selections maintain a long-lasting appearance after project completion
- Initiates procurement of furniture specifications with the CPMD Business Office
- Tracks all furniture delivery dates and coordinate deliveries to the project with the General Contractor
- Deals directly with furniture representatives as needed on quality issues to secure a satisfactory outcome
- Retains all completed project finish schedules, furniture specifications, furniture/finish presentation boards, furniture invoices, furniture floor plans, including all project images generated on the project
- Ensures project documents are processed, retained, and filed for historical reference
- Ensures compliance with Department and University Records Retention Requirements
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; AutoCAD, Blueprint Reading
Driver’s License — Preferred
Demonstrated experience in making indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential, functional, and decorative items, including colors, lighting, materials, etc.; Must be able to draw, read, and edit blueprints.
Kentucky Board of Architects — Desirable
Certified Interior Designer (CID) – Desirable
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree of Interior Design + 5 Years
Deadline to Apply
07/31/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: STEPS Interior Designer Project Manager
Requisition Number: TE09427
Department Name: 3CC00:Capital Project Management
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $30.00
Type of Position: Temporary
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
BA of Interior Design
Required Related Experience
5 Years
Required License/Registration/Certification
Physical Requirements
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive Motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).
Shift
8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors. Schedule is flexible, but looking at around 32 hours per week. This could increase depending on situational factors.
Job Summary
In partnership with the University Interior Designer, this position:
- Collaborates with Facilities and national/local consultants on Capital projects to identify scope and determine project responsibilities
- Reviews overall program and defines project objectives
- Collaborates with consultants and end-users to determine furniture and finish options
- Selects finishes for projects which enhance and improve the University’s image and comply with University Design Standards and Guidelines
- Informs consultants on past experiences with finishes to avoid inferior finishes from entering contract documents
- Reviews furniture/finish options proposed by national/local consultants with client(s) for approval in accordance with UK Quality Standards
- Develops preliminary furniture budget based on overall project budget and scope
- Identifies furniture dealer(s) with whom to partner based on furniture package procurement contracts
- Establishes realistic project timeline with milestone dates to ensure furniture procurement meets end users’ anticipated move-in date
- Oversees preparation/processing of client contract amendments
- Ensures successful project implementation, coordination, and management and maintains project information ‘current’ relative to project timeline established at onset
In addition, the Interior Designer Project Manager:
- Researches and analyzes the client’s goals and requirements and develops documents, drawings, and diagrams outlining those needs
- Formulates preliminary space plans and two- and three-dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client’s program needs
- Develops space and furniture plans in AutoCAD using CAP library software
- Provides client(s) with 3D models depicting all furniture and finishes represented in the project to ensure end user satisfaction
- Delivers high quality designs that enhance the University image
- Complies with University Design Standards and Guidelines
- Is on time and within project budget
- Reviews program and designs with clients and all interested UK parties to ensure expectations and requirements are met and/or exceeded
- Generates furniture specifications with dealer(s) to ensure all selections maintain a long-lasting appearance after project completion
- Initiates procurement of furniture specifications with the CPMD Business Office
- Tracks all furniture delivery dates and coordinate deliveries to the project with the General Contractor
- Deals directly with furniture representatives as needed on quality issues to secure a satisfactory outcome
- Retains all completed project finish schedules, furniture specifications, furniture/finish presentation boards, furniture invoices, furniture floor plans, including all project images generated on the project
- Ensures project documents are processed, retained, and filed for historical reference
- Ensures compliance with Department and University Records Retention Requirements
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; AutoCAD, Blueprint Reading
Driver’s License — Preferred
Demonstrated experience in making indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential, functional, and decorative items, including colors, lighting, materials, etc.; Must be able to draw, read, and edit blueprints.
Kentucky Board of Architects — Desirable
Certified Interior Designer (CID) – Desirable
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree of Interior Design + 5 Years
Deadline to Apply
07/31/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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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.