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UX Research Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Social Scientists category, covering professionals who direct user research programs and translate behavioral insights into product decisions. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap. Mexican citizens enter through a U.S. consulate with a limited annual allocation.
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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This opportunity entails being responsible for the creation of templates and all required graphics for complex and/or mega proposals, interviews and in-house materials. Creates the design and layout, and coordinates production of various materials, including printed brochures, flyers, boards, etc., as well as some multi-media designs to create an image, communicate concepts, or deliver a message in the most effective way. May oversee the work of less experienced staff members.
- Creates print and digital materials for proposals, including templates, charts, maps, infographics, covers and layout.
- Creates print and digital materials for presentations, including PowerPoints, leave-behinds, and display boards.
- Creates print and digital materials for PR and internal communications, including brochures, ads, and announcements.
- Follows and implements the visual identity direction from leadership on key projects and pursuits.
- May work on complex projects requiring specialized design or industry knowledge, including leading creative direction for print and digital materials for proposals, presentations or other marketing-related efforts.
- Utilizes storytelling techniques and champions creative vision on key projects and pursuits.
- Leads maintenance and organization of digital assets such as icons, photography, and stock graphics.
- Coordinates with print vendors and photographers.
- Responsible for final graphics review and approval.
- Mentors lower-level designers. Regularly shares and discusses work with creative staff.
- May assist with conducting trainings for Marketing staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or
- In lieu of education 8 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field
- A/E experience
- Presentation design experience
- Strong Portfolio and proven track record
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
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CB
LOCATION
Nashville, TN (City Center)
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
INTRODUCTION
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This opportunity entails being responsible for the creation of templates and all required graphics for complex and/or mega proposals, interviews and in-house materials. Creates the design and layout, and coordinates production of various materials, including printed brochures, flyers, boards, etc., as well as some multi-media designs to create an image, communicate concepts, or deliver a message in the most effective way. May oversee the work of less experienced staff members.
- Creates print and digital materials for proposals, including templates, charts, maps, infographics, covers and layout.
- Creates print and digital materials for presentations, including PowerPoints, leave-behinds, and display boards.
- Creates print and digital materials for PR and internal communications, including brochures, ads, and announcements.
- Follows and implements the visual identity direction from leadership on key projects and pursuits.
- May work on complex projects requiring specialized design or industry knowledge, including leading creative direction for print and digital materials for proposals, presentations or other marketing-related efforts.
- Utilizes storytelling techniques and champions creative vision on key projects and pursuits.
- Leads maintenance and organization of digital assets such as icons, photography, and stock graphics.
- Coordinates with print vendors and photographers.
- Responsible for final graphics review and approval.
- Mentors lower-level designers. Regularly shares and discusses work with creative staff.
- May assist with conducting trainings for Marketing staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or
- In lieu of education 8 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Art, Graphic Design or related field
- A/E experience
- Presentation design experience
- Strong Portfolio and proven track record
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
CB
LOCATION
Nashville, TN (City Center)
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a UX Research Manager
Frame your credentials around social scientist designation
TN visa classification for UX Research Managers falls under Social Scientists, so your degree documentation needs to show social science, psychology, or a related field. A portfolio alone won't satisfy CBP. Lead with your transcript and degree certificate.
Target companies with dedicated research operations
UX Research Managers are most common at organizations with standalone research functions separate from design. Focus your search on employers who list research as a standalone team, not embedded within UX or product.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by employer visa experience
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN classification. Migrate Mate surfaces UX Research Manager jobs from companies with recent visa filings, so you target interviews where the sponsorship process is already understood.
Get your support letter to specify research leadership scope
CBP officers evaluate whether your role genuinely falls under social science work. Ask your employer's offer letter to name specific research methodologies you'll direct, such as usability studies, ethnographic research, or survey design programs.
Clarify Mexican TN annual limits early in negotiations
Mexican citizens face a 5,500 annual TN cap. If you're negotiating a start date late in the fiscal year, confirm your employer's timeline accounts for consular appointment backlogs, which can extend several weeks beyond initial scheduling.
Resolve mixed-degree situations before the border or consulate
If your degree is in a field adjacent to social science, such as information science or cognitive science, prepare a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization. CBP and consular officers aren't bound to accept adjacent fields without documentation.
UX Research Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX Research Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, UX Research Managers can qualify under the TN visa's Social Scientists category, which covers professionals applying social science principles to understand human behavior. Your degree must be in social science, psychology, or a closely related field. The role description in your employer's support letter must emphasize research methodology and behavioral analysis, not product management or design.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for UX Research Manager roles?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start the process whenever you have a job offer. H-1B visa requires entering a random lottery each April, with selections announced months before the October start date. For UX Research Managers who qualify under the Social Scientists category, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B for most candidates.
Where can I find UX Research Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. Rather than manually screening job listings, Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers with TN sponsorship experience, which reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities with companies unfamiliar with the visa category.
What documents do I need for a UX Research Manager TN application at the Canadian border?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a support letter from your U.S. employer on company letterhead describing your role and its connection to social science, proof of your qualifying degree, and the TN filing fee. The letter must specifically describe your research duties and the employer's business need. Canadians can apply at a port of entry without a prior consular appointment.
Can my employer sponsor TN status if they haven't done it before?
Yes, TN sponsorship doesn't require prior experience on the employer's part. Unlike H-1B, there's no USCIS petition for Canadians, so the employer's main obligation is providing a compliant support letter. Mexican applicants require a consular appointment, but the process is still employer-driven. Many first-time TN sponsors work through immigration counsel to draft the required documentation correctly.