Merchant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
Merchant visa sponsorship jobs in New York connect international candidates to roles across the state's retail, e-commerce, and wholesale sectors. Major employers span New York City's fashion and luxury retail districts, as well as larger regional chains upstate. H-1B visa sponsorship is the primary pathway, with green card sponsorship available at established corporations seeking long-term hires.
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Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.
We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.
About the role
The Site Merchandiser role is part of a dynamic and high-performing team that prides on blending the art and science of site merchandising. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to manage the end-to-end site experience and ensuring it aligns with the product to site, promotional messaging, pricing, marketing and campaign launch strategies. You will partner with Site Merchandising, Merchandising, Marketing, Digital Operations, Promotions, Sample and Photo Studio teams to produce a best-in-class online shopping experience. Your talent for flawless will be key to bringing product strategies to life across multiple customer touchpoints throughout the digital journey.
- Leverage site analytics, customer engagement metrics, and brand product direction to drive a high converting & frictionless site experience
- Act as the visual expert for your site categories ensuring site merchandising ties back to seasonal investments, big ideas, and market trends
- Generate and review site reports for division and categories to support in-season business assessment, recommend site actions to drive optimal KPIs
- Partners with Merchandising, Marketing, Digital Operations and fellow Site Merchant partners to support key commercial plan, HP marketing, email and social launches
- Manages seasonal shot requests & strategy, product tags mapping and taxonomy setup that is competitive, intuitive and customer facing
- Ensuring accuracy and high-quality level of work across the site, with an understanding of its impact on the customer experience
- Manages weekly site review meetings to discuss upcoming marketing launches, promotions, product launches, and shifts to navigation
- QA and review the site daily to ensure proper setup of navigation, product mapping and promotions that follows the strategic intent
- Utilize third-party vendor tools including product recommendations, outfitting, search results, and SEO to drive an optimal customer experience and support test initiatives
- Partner with key cross functional partners to test, implement and operationalize site technologies and capabilities. Act as a SME for 1+ site technologies.
- Continuously keeping up to date competitively on the latest digital trends, site taxonomy and setup, collections, special shops, and overall tech
Who you are
- 5+ years of merchandising or ecommerce experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Passionate about the customer, the online shopping experience with a keen eye to visual site merchandising
- Must have strong technical and analytical skills with ability to use data to assess the business and drive decisions
- High level of initiative and organization, with the ability to manage ambiguity, uncertainty and changing directions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Demonstrate strong listening, verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and inaccuracies and proactively find resolution
- Excellent computer skills, fluent in Microsoft Excel, Airtable, Miro, PIM system, and 3rd party digital tools
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Salary Range: $91,600.00 - $116,800.00
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
Benefits at Gap
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
About Gap
Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.
We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.
About the role
The Site Merchandiser role is part of a dynamic and high-performing team that prides on blending the art and science of site merchandising. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to manage the end-to-end site experience and ensuring it aligns with the product to site, promotional messaging, pricing, marketing and campaign launch strategies. You will partner with Site Merchandising, Merchandising, Marketing, Digital Operations, Promotions, Sample and Photo Studio teams to produce a best-in-class online shopping experience. Your talent for flawless will be key to bringing product strategies to life across multiple customer touchpoints throughout the digital journey.
- Leverage site analytics, customer engagement metrics, and brand product direction to drive a high converting & frictionless site experience
- Act as the visual expert for your site categories ensuring site merchandising ties back to seasonal investments, big ideas, and market trends
- Generate and review site reports for division and categories to support in-season business assessment, recommend site actions to drive optimal KPIs
- Partners with Merchandising, Marketing, Digital Operations and fellow Site Merchant partners to support key commercial plan, HP marketing, email and social launches
- Manages seasonal shot requests & strategy, product tags mapping and taxonomy setup that is competitive, intuitive and customer facing
- Ensuring accuracy and high-quality level of work across the site, with an understanding of its impact on the customer experience
- Manages weekly site review meetings to discuss upcoming marketing launches, promotions, product launches, and shifts to navigation
- QA and review the site daily to ensure proper setup of navigation, product mapping and promotions that follows the strategic intent
- Utilize third-party vendor tools including product recommendations, outfitting, search results, and SEO to drive an optimal customer experience and support test initiatives
- Partner with key cross functional partners to test, implement and operationalize site technologies and capabilities. Act as a SME for 1+ site technologies.
- Continuously keeping up to date competitively on the latest digital trends, site taxonomy and setup, collections, special shops, and overall tech
Who you are
- 5+ years of merchandising or ecommerce experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Passionate about the customer, the online shopping experience with a keen eye to visual site merchandising
- Must have strong technical and analytical skills with ability to use data to assess the business and drive decisions
- High level of initiative and organization, with the ability to manage ambiguity, uncertainty and changing directions in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Demonstrate strong listening, verbal, written and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and inaccuracies and proactively find resolution
- Excellent computer skills, fluent in Microsoft Excel, Airtable, Miro, PIM system, and 3rd party digital tools
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Salary Range: $91,600.00 - $116,800.00
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
Benefits at Gap
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
- Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
- Employee stock purchase plan.*
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
- See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
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Which companies sponsor visas for merchants in New York?
Large retailers and e-commerce companies operating in New York are the most active visa sponsors for merchant roles. Companies such as Macy's, Estée Lauder, Ralph Lauren, and major Amazon teams based in New York City have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for buying, merchandising, and planning positions. Mid-size specialty retailers also sponsor, though less frequently than enterprise-level employers with dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure.
Which visa types realistically fit merchant roles in New York?
H-1B is the primary visa for merchant roles that require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as merchandising, business, or marketing, qualifying them as specialty occupations. F-1 students may work through OPT for up to 12 months. Candidates pursuing permanent residence can be sponsored under EB-2 or EB-3 green card categories, typically requiring PERM labor certification filed by the employer.
How to find merchant visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate lists New York merchant roles specifically at employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies that have already filed for similar positions. Filter by role and location to surface opportunities in New York City's retail and e-commerce hubs, as well as regional employers across the state. This avoids wasting applications on companies with no sponsorship track record for merchant positions.
Which cities in New York have the most merchant sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of merchant visa sponsorship activity in the state, driven by its concentration of fashion houses, luxury retail headquarters, and e-commerce operations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. White Plains and Long Island host regional retail corporate offices that occasionally sponsor. Outside the metro area, Albany and Buffalo have limited merchant sponsorship opportunities, primarily at large-format retailers.
Are there state-specific factors that affect merchant visa sponsorship in New York?
New York's fashion and retail industry concentration in Manhattan creates a competitive hiring environment where employers are accustomed to sponsoring international talent for buyer, planner, and merchandising roles. The state's proximity to major import hubs and its role as a U.S. headquarters location for international retail brands means many New York merchant roles have a natural international dimension, making employers in this market generally familiar with H-1B and green card processes.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored merchant jobs in New York?
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.