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Visual Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's "Scientific Technician/Technologist" or "Graphic Designer" occupational categories for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Canadians can secure TN status at the port of entry, while Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) of Stevens Institute of Technology has adjunct openings in the Program in Visual Arts & Technology for the following course for the fall 2026 semester:
HAR 271 Creative Programming I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this interdisciplinary course, students will explore the computer as a tool of powerful creative possibility, not via pre-built software but instead by writing code. Students will learn about the structures and affordances of code, including iteration, recursion, randomness, interactivity, and object-oriented programming as an inspiration for making artworks. Social and political issues around code, such as open source software, will also be discussed. Students will be introduced to historical and contemporary artists and designers who use programming as their medium.
Under this appointment, your responsibilities will include preparing and maintaining course syllabus, teaching assigned classes, attending all class sessions, grading and providing appropriate feedback to students, scheduling office hours, completing all assessments requirements, and attending at least one orientation meeting. You will also be required to provide your students and the HASS office with a comprehensive course syllabus before the start of the semester. The syllabus should include all course requirements, grading policy, assignments, expected exams and required reading. You will provide us with your textbook order in-time for materials to arrive well in advance of the first week of classes. Finally, you will be required to adhere to the policies as stated in the HASS faculty handbook.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
MFA in Visual Arts with a background that prepares the candidate to teach courses in creative programming. Experience teaching at the university level required.
COMPENSATION RANGE
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the base salary range for this position is listed below. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials.
- Standard: $5,425
- 4-hour Studio: $5,700
- Discussion Section Leaders: $1,350
GENERAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
ACADEMIC SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement that includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and graduate student mentoring
- Contact info for at least 2-3 references (school-specific; please refer to job posting)
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO STATEMENT:
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE:
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.
INTRODUCTION
The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) of Stevens Institute of Technology has adjunct openings in the Program in Visual Arts & Technology for the following course for the fall 2026 semester:
HAR 271 Creative Programming I
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this interdisciplinary course, students will explore the computer as a tool of powerful creative possibility, not via pre-built software but instead by writing code. Students will learn about the structures and affordances of code, including iteration, recursion, randomness, interactivity, and object-oriented programming as an inspiration for making artworks. Social and political issues around code, such as open source software, will also be discussed. Students will be introduced to historical and contemporary artists and designers who use programming as their medium.
Under this appointment, your responsibilities will include preparing and maintaining course syllabus, teaching assigned classes, attending all class sessions, grading and providing appropriate feedback to students, scheduling office hours, completing all assessments requirements, and attending at least one orientation meeting. You will also be required to provide your students and the HASS office with a comprehensive course syllabus before the start of the semester. The syllabus should include all course requirements, grading policy, assignments, expected exams and required reading. You will provide us with your textbook order in-time for materials to arrive well in advance of the first week of classes. Finally, you will be required to adhere to the policies as stated in the HASS faculty handbook.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
MFA in Visual Arts with a background that prepares the candidate to teach courses in creative programming. Experience teaching at the university level required.
COMPENSATION RANGE
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the base salary range for this position is listed below. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials.
- Standard: $5,425
- 4-hour Studio: $5,700
- Discussion Section Leaders: $1,350
GENERAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
ACADEMIC SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Please submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement that includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and graduate student mentoring
- Contact info for at least 2-3 references (school-specific; please refer to job posting)
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO STATEMENT:
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE:
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Visual Designer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
TN visa status requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Frame your portfolio around projects demonstrating discipline-specific expertise, such as UX systems, brand identity, or information architecture, not generalist output that CBP officers might classify as a commercial trade.
Verify your degree field matches the job offer
CBP scrutinizes whether your design degree directly supports the offered role. A graphic design or visual communication degree is straightforward. Fine arts or psychology degrees require a clear written rationale from your employer connecting your education to Visual Designer duties.
Target employers with in-house legal or HR teams
Smaller studios often lack the internal capacity to prepare a TN support letter correctly. Design teams at technology firms, financial institutions, and healthcare systems regularly file for TN professionals and already have documented processes for the required employer attestation letter.
Request a detailed offer letter before crossing the border
Canadians get TN status adjudicated at the port of entry, so your offer letter is your only filing document on the day you cross. It must specify your job title, duties, intended start date, full-time or part-time status, and that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a design-related field.
Use Migrate Mate to find Visual Designer roles with active TN sponsorship
Many employers open to sponsorship don't advertise it explicitly. Migrate Mate filters Visual Designer openings by employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor TN visas, saving you the step of screening each posting manually before applying.
Prepare for employer questions about your professional qualifications
Some employers are unfamiliar with the TN visa process and may be unsure about their role in sponsorship. If your prospective employer hesitates, clarify that TN sponsorship is straightforward: they simply need to write a support letter documenting your role, qualifications, and job duties—there's no government filing or certification process required, which makes it much simpler than other visa categories like H-1B visa.
Visual Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Visual Designer qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Visual Designer can qualify under the TN category for Scientific Technician/Technologist or, where the role is primarily graphic in nature, under the Graphic Designer classification. The key requirement is that the position demands at least a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field, and your credential must match. CBP officers have discretion at the port of entry, so a precise offer letter is critical.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Visual Designers compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your entry, often the same day you cross the border. H-1B requires winning a lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance, then waiting until October 1 to begin work. For Canadian Visual Designers, TN is substantially faster and more predictable. Mexican citizens face a 5,500-per-year TN cap but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, a description of duties, the business purpose of your role, your anticipated length of employment, and confirmation that the position requires a degree in a design-related discipline. This letter, combined with your degree credential and passport, is the complete filing package for Canadian applicants at the port of entry. Mexican applicants additionally complete a DS-160 and attend a consular interview.
Can I search for Visual Designer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Most job postings don't explicitly state TN sponsorship willingness, which makes manual screening time-consuming. Migrate Mate surfaces Visual Designer roles from employers with a documented history of sponsoring TN visas, so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to support the process rather than discovering mid-interview that an employer won't file.
Can a Visual Designer on TN status switch employers mid-year?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific, so you need a new TN tied to your new employer before you start working for them. Canadian professionals typically handle this at the port of entry with a new offer letter, making employer changes relatively straightforward. You don't need to wait for a new fiscal year or re-enter a lottery. USCIS also accepts I-129 petitions for TN status changes without requiring a border crossing if you prefer that route.