Retail Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Oregon
Oregon's retail sector offers visa sponsorship opportunities across major employers like Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and Bi-Mart, concentrated in Portland's metropolitan area and expanding through coastal and central regions. The state's outdoor recreation focus creates demand for specialized retail roles in sportswear, equipment, and lifestyle brands.
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As a Senior Sock Designer in Accessories, you will create industry-leading innovative designs from concept to reality. You will have a strong aesthetic sensibility that is equally driven by both the creative and technical aspects of the design process. The candidate needs to love product and a passion for style and function. We are looking for a candidate who’s curious, inquisitive, and motivated to discover new methods of make. You’ll need to have strong communication skills with teammates across the organization. If you are a collaborative design creative, with an entrepreneurial spirit and will continuously innovate to achieve great results, then we’d love to talk to you!
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
In Accessories, you will work on designs that push the possibilities of sports and culture through socks. We expect you to explore new opportunities, and take risks. In your day to day, you will collaborate with teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, and create a vast range of creative solutions. With each project, you are expected to participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews. In addition to individual project work, the Designer II will work closely in the design direction with the Design Director.
As a Senior Designer for Socks within Accessories Design, you will focus on creating performance-driven, functional socks that meet the needs of athletes across sports and lifestyles. This role requires strong knowledge of knitting techniques, yarns, and material performance, with an ability to translate athlete insights into innovative products. You will take a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, pushing for design excellence and ensuring socks deliver on fit, comfort, durability and functionality.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As a Senior Designer, you will be working closely with a large team of experts in design, development, and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs, and product creation timelines. Collaboration with the cross-functional accessories design team is key in creating cohesive narratives and product that represent the Nike brand. You'll work with Accessories Design Directors to actively gain experience, enhance design skills and increase knowledge of Nike's design philosophy, products and processes.
TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH A PDF FILE WHEN YOU APPLY.
WHAT YOU BRING
- MA, BA, BFA, BS or equivalent in Product Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 4+ years’ design experience
- A passion for style and function, and is aware and ahead of marketplace trends in sport and culture
- Presents and communicates work clearly and confidently in meetings and reviews
- Must be advanced in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, and Keynote
- Manage multiple projects at various stages of the design from concept to production
- Ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout
- Critique, iterate and adjust design concepts and prototypes independently and collaboratively. Evaluate designs from a performance, manufacturing and functional perspective, extend expertise to problem solve
- Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
- Proven experience designing socks or knit-based products with a focus on performance
- Deep knowledge of knitting techniques, structures, and yarns (performance fibers, blends, cushioning)
- Ability to translate athlete needs and insights into functional design solutions
- Strong focus on fit, support, breathability, and durability in product design
- Highly detail-oriented and thorough, with a persistent drive to refine and perfect designs
- Awareness of manufacturing processes and ability to collaborate closely with developers and suppliers
- Skilled in sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D/digital visualization tools
- Portfolio showing performance product design, with emphasis on knitting innovation and functional solutions
- Strong collaboration skills, while also confident in pushing for the highest standards
- Positive but persistent personality — not afraid to challenge and push for better product outcomes
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As a Senior Sock Designer in Accessories, you will create industry-leading innovative designs from concept to reality. You will have a strong aesthetic sensibility that is equally driven by both the creative and technical aspects of the design process. The candidate needs to love product and a passion for style and function. We are looking for a candidate who’s curious, inquisitive, and motivated to discover new methods of make. You’ll need to have strong communication skills with teammates across the organization. If you are a collaborative design creative, with an entrepreneurial spirit and will continuously innovate to achieve great results, then we’d love to talk to you!
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
In Accessories, you will work on designs that push the possibilities of sports and culture through socks. We expect you to explore new opportunities, and take risks. In your day to day, you will collaborate with teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, and create a vast range of creative solutions. With each project, you are expected to participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews. In addition to individual project work, the Designer II will work closely in the design direction with the Design Director.
As a Senior Designer for Socks within Accessories Design, you will focus on creating performance-driven, functional socks that meet the needs of athletes across sports and lifestyles. This role requires strong knowledge of knitting techniques, yarns, and material performance, with an ability to translate athlete insights into innovative products. You will take a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, pushing for design excellence and ensuring socks deliver on fit, comfort, durability and functionality.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As a Senior Designer, you will be working closely with a large team of experts in design, development, and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs, and product creation timelines. Collaboration with the cross-functional accessories design team is key in creating cohesive narratives and product that represent the Nike brand. You'll work with Accessories Design Directors to actively gain experience, enhance design skills and increase knowledge of Nike's design philosophy, products and processes.
TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH A PDF FILE WHEN YOU APPLY.
WHAT YOU BRING
- MA, BA, BFA, BS or equivalent in Product Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 4+ years’ design experience
- A passion for style and function, and is aware and ahead of marketplace trends in sport and culture
- Presents and communicates work clearly and confidently in meetings and reviews
- Must be advanced in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, and Keynote
- Manage multiple projects at various stages of the design from concept to production
- Ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout
- Critique, iterate and adjust design concepts and prototypes independently and collaboratively. Evaluate designs from a performance, manufacturing and functional perspective, extend expertise to problem solve
- Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
- Proven experience designing socks or knit-based products with a focus on performance
- Deep knowledge of knitting techniques, structures, and yarns (performance fibers, blends, cushioning)
- Ability to translate athlete needs and insights into functional design solutions
- Strong focus on fit, support, breathability, and durability in product design
- Highly detail-oriented and thorough, with a persistent drive to refine and perfect designs
- Awareness of manufacturing processes and ability to collaborate closely with developers and suppliers
- Skilled in sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D/digital visualization tools
- Portfolio showing performance product design, with emphasis on knitting innovation and functional solutions
- Strong collaboration skills, while also confident in pushing for the highest standards
- Positive but persistent personality — not afraid to challenge and push for better product outcomes
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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Search Retail Jobs in OregonRetail Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies sponsor visas in Oregon?
Nike leads Oregon retail visa sponsorship, particularly for corporate merchandising and brand management roles at their Beaverton headquarters. Columbia Sportswear sponsors positions in product development and retail operations. Regional chains like Bi-Mart and Fred Meyer occasionally sponsor management roles, while outdoor retailers like REI and Patagonia sponsor specialized positions in Portland and Bend.
How to find retail visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Oregon retail positions that offer visa sponsorship. Filter by cities like Portland, Beaverton, and Bend to find opportunities with Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and emerging outdoor brands. Focus on corporate roles, visual merchandising, and product development positions which have higher sponsorship rates than entry-level retail positions.
Which visa types are most common for retail roles in Oregon?
H-1B visas dominate for retail corporate roles in merchandising, product development, and marketing at companies like Nike and Columbia Sportswear. L-1 visas are common for international retail brands establishing Oregon operations. O-1 visas occasionally apply for creative directors and brand specialists in Portland's growing fashion and outdoor retail scene.
Which cities in Oregon have the most retail sponsorship jobs?
Portland leads with corporate headquarters for Nike, Columbia Sportswear, and Adidas, offering the highest concentration of sponsored retail positions. Beaverton specifically houses Nike's global headquarters with extensive merchandising and product roles. Bend attracts outdoor retail companies, while Eugene and Salem offer regional retail management opportunities with growing sponsorship potential.
What are prevailing wage requirements for retail visa roles in Oregon?
Oregon's prevailing wages for sponsored retail roles vary significantly by position and location. Portland metropolitan area requires higher wages for merchandising managers and product developers compared to rural areas. Nike and Columbia Sportswear typically exceed minimum requirements for corporate roles, while smaller retailers may struggle to meet prevailing wage thresholds for entry-level positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored retail jobs in Oregon?
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.