Retail Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
California's retail sector offers significant opportunities for international professionals seeking visa sponsorship, particularly in major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Major employers including Target, Apple, Gap Inc., and Nordstrom actively sponsor visas for specialized retail positions such as buyers, merchandisers, data analysts, and store operations managers across the state's diverse retail markets.
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Job ID: 287766
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Marketing
Work Location: Yes
Belong to Something Beautiful
At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
Assistant Manager, Sephora Media Network, Skincare
Your Role at Sephora:
Ready for a career glow up? As Assistant Manager, Sephora Media Network, you'll be responsible for activating offsite retail media campaigns that support our portfolio of leading brands across Sephora. The work you do will impact beauty, as you execute retail media budgets that optimally align with client, brand, and company objectives while helping shape the future of Sephora's Retail Media Network offerings. You'll be part of a team that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about delivering best-in-class program execution and innovative media solutions.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee campaign activation with agency partners to ensure flawless execution
- Help steward best-in-class program execution through strong attention to detail
- Manage campaign briefing and intake processes
- Develop and optimize templates for media plans and reporting
- Validate budgets, targeting, creative assets, product selection, and campaign onboarding
- Help inform creative best practices and insights for brands
- Assist in the development of program strategies, insights, and analyses for brands
- Work closely with partners across Sephora's Media, Brand Marketing, and Analytics teams
- Act as a thought partner with leadership to help shape retail media offerings
- Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative
What You'll Bring:
- 2-4 years of experience in a digital media/ad operations role
- Proven ability to take initiative, organize, and manage a high volume of detailed projects simultaneously (and prioritize appropriately)
- Strong knowledge of programmatic display, video, CTV, and paid social best practices
- Familiarity with retail media/co-op media space
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making
- Exceptional attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with internal and external team members
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required #LI-AZ1
What You’ll Get:
The annual base salary range for this position is $89,335.00 - $99,845.00. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of five days.
- Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
- Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
- Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.
Rewards as Unique as You:
Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
- Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
- Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
- Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
- Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
- Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
- Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.
Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.
Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Join Us and Belong to Something Beautiful

Job ID: 287766
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Marketing
Work Location: Yes
Belong to Something Beautiful
At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.
Assistant Manager, Sephora Media Network, Skincare
Your Role at Sephora:
Ready for a career glow up? As Assistant Manager, Sephora Media Network, you'll be responsible for activating offsite retail media campaigns that support our portfolio of leading brands across Sephora. The work you do will impact beauty, as you execute retail media budgets that optimally align with client, brand, and company objectives while helping shape the future of Sephora's Retail Media Network offerings. You'll be part of a team that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about delivering best-in-class program execution and innovative media solutions.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee campaign activation with agency partners to ensure flawless execution
- Help steward best-in-class program execution through strong attention to detail
- Manage campaign briefing and intake processes
- Develop and optimize templates for media plans and reporting
- Validate budgets, targeting, creative assets, product selection, and campaign onboarding
- Help inform creative best practices and insights for brands
- Assist in the development of program strategies, insights, and analyses for brands
- Work closely with partners across Sephora's Media, Brand Marketing, and Analytics teams
- Act as a thought partner with leadership to help shape retail media offerings
- Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative
What You'll Bring:
- 2-4 years of experience in a digital media/ad operations role
- Proven ability to take initiative, organize, and manage a high volume of detailed projects simultaneously (and prioritize appropriately)
- Strong knowledge of programmatic display, video, CTV, and paid social best practices
- Familiarity with retail media/co-op media space
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making
- Exceptional attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with internal and external team members
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required #LI-AZ1
What You’ll Get:
The annual base salary range for this position is $89,335.00 - $99,845.00. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of five days.
- Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
- Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
- Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.
Rewards as Unique as You:
Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
- Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
- Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
- Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
- Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
- Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
- Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.
Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.
Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Join Us and Belong to Something Beautiful
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Which retail companies in California sponsor H-1B and other work visas?
Major California retailers sponsoring visas include Apple for retail technology roles, Gap Inc. for merchandising and design positions, Target for corporate retail functions, Nordstrom for buying and planning roles, and Levi Strauss & Co. for product development. Tech-focused retailers like Tesla and specialty chains throughout California also sponsor visas for analytical and management positions requiring specialized skills.
What visa types are most common for retail jobs in California?
H-1B visas are most common for specialized retail positions like data analysts, buyers, merchandisers, and digital marketing managers. L-1 visas are used for international retail companies transferring managers to California operations. O-1 visas occasionally apply to fashion designers or luxury retail executives with extraordinary ability. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican professionals in qualifying retail roles.
Which California cities have the most retail visa sponsorship opportunities?
Los Angeles leads in retail sponsorship jobs due to its fashion district and entertainment industry connections. San Francisco offers opportunities with tech-retail companies and luxury brands. Orange County provides positions with major retail headquarters like Vans and Hurley. San Diego has growing e-commerce and specialty retail sectors. Sacramento and Fresno offer regional retail management roles.
How to find retail visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Use Migrate Mate to browse California retail positions that explicitly offer visa sponsorship. Focus your search on corporate headquarters in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where specialized roles like merchandise planning, inventory analysis, and digital retail strategy are most common. Target companies with established international operations and documented H-1B filing history in retail sectors.
Are there special considerations for retail visa sponsorship in California?
California's high cost of living means prevailing wages for sponsored retail positions are significantly higher than other states, particularly in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The state's strong university pipeline from UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford provides competition for entry-level roles. Fashion and entertainment industry connections in LA create unique opportunities for specialized retail positions in luxury and lifestyle brands.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored retail jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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