STEM OPT Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's medical device, healthcare, and agricultural technology sectors make it one of the stronger Midwest markets for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship. The Twin Cities metro anchors most hiring, with Rochester and Duluth adding secondary opportunity in life sciences and engineering roles.
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- The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role with the Design team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you a design expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead of industry trends, new materials and techniques? Can you demonstrate the utmost attention to detail and create products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their design and quality for the price? Then you’ll have success on our Design team who owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials. In close partnership with our merchant and sourcing counterparts, you’ll drive brand cohesion and continuity, ensuring that our products meet the merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.
As a Designer - lighting, you will support and be responsible for Owned Brand product brands and/or categories that achieve overall product design strategy and merchant objectives. Under the overall direction of Design leadership, you will work with an assigned category, brand, business or guest segment and manage your own process and calendar. You will be expected to maintain a diligent approach to workload, which includes timely communication with internal and external partners. You’ll support and drive concepts throughout the development process, research, selection of materials/finishes, and the creation of silhouettes/form language. Using CAD/hand sketches, you’ll translate ideas for product direction. This includes preparing professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and material samples. In addition, you will support and drive product designs to maintain overall creative direction, merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points. You’ll build brand cohesion by partnering with peers across the division to ensure continuity. In collaboration with technical designers/engineers and sourcing partners, you’ll also identify, troubleshoot and resolve product issues.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. This role is performed in office 4 days/week.
ABOUT YOU:
- Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software
- Knowledge of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
- Experience assimilating product feedback
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience working in a retail or product development environment
- Ability to build relationships in order to successfully work in a team environment
- Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative and cost-effective design solutions
Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role with the Design team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you a design expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead of industry trends, new materials and techniques? Can you demonstrate the utmost attention to detail and create products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their design and quality for the price? Then you’ll have success on our Design team who owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials. In close partnership with our merchant and sourcing counterparts, you’ll drive brand cohesion and continuity, ensuring that our products meet the merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.
As a Designer - lighting, you will support and be responsible for Owned Brand product brands and/or categories that achieve overall product design strategy and merchant objectives. Under the overall direction of Design leadership, you will work with an assigned category, brand, business or guest segment and manage your own process and calendar. You will be expected to maintain a diligent approach to workload, which includes timely communication with internal and external partners. You’ll support and drive concepts throughout the development process, research, selection of materials/finishes, and the creation of silhouettes/form language. Using CAD/hand sketches, you’ll translate ideas for product direction. This includes preparing professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and material samples. In addition, you will support and drive product designs to maintain overall creative direction, merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points. You’ll build brand cohesion by partnering with peers across the division to ensure continuity. In collaboration with technical designers/engineers and sourcing partners, you’ll also identify, troubleshoot and resolve product issues.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. This role is performed in office 4 days/week.
ABOUT YOU:
- Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software
- Knowledge of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
- Experience assimilating product feedback
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience working in a retail or product development environment
- Ability to build relationships in order to successfully work in a team environment
- Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative and cost-effective design solutions
Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Minnesota
Verify your role qualifies under O*NET
STEM OPT authorization depends on your role matching a qualifying occupation code. Cross-check your job title against the O*NET classification before accepting an offer, mismatched titles at Minnesota medical device companies have delayed or invalidated extensions.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before signing
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled before your STEM OPT extension starts. Ask the recruiter for their E-Verify company ID during the offer stage, not after you've given notice to your current employer.
Target Minnesota's medical device corridor early
Companies concentrated along the I-94 corridor between Minneapolis and the western suburbs file significant STEM OPT-related Labor Condition Applications. Start building relationships with hiring managers at those employers at least three months before your initial OPT expires.
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Pull up employers filtered by STEM OPT LCA filings in Minnesota on Migrate Mate. This shows you which Twin Cities and Rochester-area companies have active sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which firms will support the filing.
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Which industries in Minnesota sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Medical device manufacturing, healthcare systems, agricultural technology, and software development lead F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Minnesota. Companies developing diagnostics, surgical tools, and precision agriculture platforms in the Twin Cities and Rochester metro regularly file Labor Condition Applications for STEM-eligible roles in engineering, data science, and bioinformatics.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro concentrates the largest share of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship opportunities, particularly in software, medical devices, and financial technology. Rochester is a secondary hub driven by the healthcare and life sciences sector. Duluth has a smaller but active market in environmental and civil engineering roles.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Minnesota?
Roles in software engineering, data analysis, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, clinical informatics, and agricultural science commonly qualify. The position must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and map to a qualifying O*NET occupation code. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific role and job title meet the requirement before you accept an offer.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified STEM OPT LCA filing history in Minnesota, so you can focus on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor. This is more reliable than filtering by general job postings, which rarely disclose STEM OPT eligibility upfront. Prioritize roles in the Twin Cities medical device and tech corridors where sponsorship activity is highest.
Are there any state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Minnesota?
Minnesota employers in healthcare and medical devices are frequently subject to federal contractor requirements, which means many are already E-Verify enrolled, a mandatory condition for STEM OPT. However, smaller agricultural technology startups outside the Twin Cities may not be enrolled yet, so confirm E-Verify status explicitly during the recruiting process rather than assuming it based on company size or industry.