Fashion & Apparel Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Fashion & apparel Green Card sponsorship jobs in Washington are concentrated around Seattle, where companies like Nordstrom, REI, and Filson have built global headquarters with international design, merchandising, and supply chain teams. Employers in this sector sponsor permanent residence for roles requiring specialized expertise, though sponsorship timelines and eligibility vary by position and employer.
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INTRODUCTION
If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! To us, famous isn’t about standing out in the crowd. It’s about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands.
As a Famous Footwear Sales Lead, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for every customer. You do this by creating a welcoming environment and in-store culture where customers say, “I’ll take it” and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You love to take on additional responsibilities and take pride in your execution. You are a team player, celebrating individual and team successes. You are committed to staying informed about trends and sharing that knowledge with the store team and customers, which builds engaging customer experiences. Most importantly you LOVE shoes and whatever your style you help every person who enters the store feel a little bit of that Famous Feeling.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspire that Famous Feeling: Walk into the store ready to inspire teammates with your integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie. To help others be their best, you’ll raise your hand to help infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
- Elevate to Your Goal-Crushing Era: You’ll bring your best to each day, take accountability for your goals and their impact on Famous Footwear’s overall performance. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals. Every shoe sale counts!
- Ace Retail Operations: You’ll know the ins-and-outs of your store like the back of your hand and enjoy putting in the work so it runs like a tightly laced sneaker– from pricing to inventory, nothing gets past your keen eye for detail. You’ve got opening and closing the store dialed, keeping it clean, organized, and all our famous styles easily shoppable.
- Connect the Dots: Your high standards will keep you sticking to company policies. You don’t shy away from utilizing your fellow partners and resources to accomplish tasks like a champ!
- Be a Famous Culture Influencer: Champion our Famous culture with pride by embodying the behaviors that power our Customer Connection, leaving customers wowed with consistently top-notch experiences powered by attentiveness to customer service and determination to deliver them the styles and brands they crave.
- Bring the Positive Vibes: Embrace diversity and inclusivity as our team superpower, ensuring every associate feels valued and respected. Maintain a positive and proactive mindset, even in the face of challenges, you’re the type of person to uplift and support others.
- Be a Shoe-off: You are shoe-obsessed (no judgment.) When a customer enters the store, you’re a shoe sleuth on the hunt for the perfect styles to suit their needs. It brightens your day to make shoe recommendations and ensure our customers leave the store with the perfect fit…and that Famous Feeling.
Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.
PERKS YOU’LL ENJOY!
- Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres’s retail stores – Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
- Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment. You will be a valued member in a supportive and hands-on setting. Our relaxed dress code policy lets you showcase your authentic self while you work.
- Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
- Ease of Transferring Locations. We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within.
- Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and provide opportunities for associates who want to grow their careers at our corporate offices.
- Employee Assistance Programs. Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and more, via online & phone.
- Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards program, visit www.yourcaleres.com.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Has a High School Diploma/GED.
- Proficient working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
- Some retail store management experience or relevant management experience in lieu.
- Previous experience being on a team and motivating others to accomplish a goal.
- Manages multiple tasks and communicates direction set by the store manager.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and train Associates on selling and operational processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule and meet availability requirements of the role. Includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
- Has basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
- Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
- Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.
- Knowledgeable in general retail practices and procedures needed to keep things running smoothly.
- Experienced as a team player, bringing the energy and enthusiasm needed to encourage fellow associates and achieve goals together.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with a positive attitude and communicate the game plan set by the store manager.
- Skilled at mentoring and training associates on selling and operational processes.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Caleres' legacy includes more than 140 years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres and Famous Footwear are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud.
JOB DETAILS
Job Family: Retail Sales
Job Function: Entry
Pay Type: Hourly
LOCATION
Wenatchee, WA 98801, USA
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Which fashion & apparel companies in Washington sponsor Green Card visas?
Seattle-based Nordstrom is the most prominent fashion employer in Washington with a history of sponsoring permanent residence for corporate and technical roles. Outdoor and lifestyle apparel brands including REI, Filson, and Eddie Bauer also have Washington headquarters and have sponsored Green Cards for specialized positions in design, product development, merchandising, and e-commerce technology. Sponsorship practices vary by role, department, and business need.
Which cities in Washington have the most fashion & apparel Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Seattle accounts for the large majority of fashion and apparel Green Card sponsorship activity in Washington, driven by its concentration of apparel headquarters and corporate offices. Bellevue and Redmond also see some activity as employers expand operations across the Eastside. Outside the greater Seattle metro, apparel sponsorship opportunities are limited, as most Washington fashion employers maintain their primary hiring hubs in King County.
What types of fashion & apparel roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Washington?
Roles most commonly sponsored for Green Cards in Washington's fashion and apparel sector include product designers, technical designers, merchandise planners, supply chain analysts, sourcing managers, and e-commerce or digital product managers. Technology-adjacent roles within apparel companies, such as data analysts and software engineers supporting retail platforms, are also frequently sponsored. Positions requiring specialized expertise, a relevant degree, and demonstrated industry experience are the strongest candidates for PERM-based sponsorship.
How do I find fashion & apparel Green Card sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate lists fashion and apparel jobs in Washington filtered specifically for Green Card sponsorship, drawing on employer LCA filing history to surface companies with verified sponsorship activity. You can search by role type, city, and sponsorship category to identify Seattle-area employers actively hiring internationally. Reviewing employer PERM filing records through the DOL's OFLC database can also confirm which Washington apparel companies have recently sponsored permanent residence.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in fashion & apparel?
Washington has no state-level immigration filing requirements, but Seattle's competitive tech-adjacent labor market means prevailing wage determinations for fashion and apparel roles can be influenced by regional wage levels, which USCIS and DOL assess through OFLC Wage Search data. Employers in Washington are also subject to the state's strong worker protection laws, which can affect how labor condition requirements are structured during the PERM process. Consulting a qualified immigration attorney is advisable for role-specific guidance.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card fashion & apparel jobs in Washington?
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.