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Design Associate roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the selection process matters.
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Established in 1986, Arhaus is a family-founded business driven by a passion for exceptional people, beautiful products, and doing things differently. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces designed to be used—and loved—for generations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Design Consultant maximizes sales and consistently delivers an exceptional guest experience. This individual is an enthusiastic representative of the Arhaus brand. Design Consultants utilize our selling model to close transactions and are responsible for conducting business according to all company standards, policies and procedures. The Design Consultant supports an exceptional guest experience at all times.
As a Design Consultant, you will be providing customer service and space planning assistance, as well as maintaining a sales driven focus.
If this sounds like the type of environment that you would thrive in, we invite you to apply for our open Full-Time position in Peabody, MA at the Northshore Mall!
Responsibilities
- Meets required monthly sales and productivity standards
- Continually develops enhanced selling behaviors according to our selling model
- Demonstrates strong product knowledge
- Maintains a guest book to organize, generate and cultivate business
- Performs proactive and consistent follow-up with all guests before and after the sale and at delivery
- Works to improve performance based on feedback provided by store management
- Promptly solves guest concerns
- Performs all opening and closing duties as directed
- Accurately performs all systems functions and maintain operational standards
- Responsible for recording all hours worked
- Reviews and acts upon all email and company communications
- Participates in weekly one on ones and team meetings
- Works in collaboration with all team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Driven to achieve sales goals
- Demonstrates knowledge and passion for company products and services
- Strong organizational, time management, technological and communication skills
- Works well independently and collaboratively
- Ability to deliver high-quality guest relations
- Sales skills, sense of design or related experience preferred
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Flexible schedule that meets the needs of the business (including evenings, weekends, and holidays)
COMPENSATION
- $31,990 (lowest hourly base) - $350,000 annual
- Includes minimum hourly base plus commission and (if achieved) Monthly Sales Incentives and Quarterly Bonuses
- Commission (plan is tiered and UNLIMITED) is paid on net WRITTEN sales for the calendar month and is based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, store volume, and location
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Exceptional advancement opportunities
- Competitive earnings, bonus opportunities, and generous employee discount
- Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits (offerings differ between full-time and part-time status)
- Flex spending plan
- 401K retirement program and 529 college savings plan
- Paid vacations and holidays (Full-time employees only)
Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.
AI CODE OF CONDUCT
At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Established in 1986, Arhaus is a family-founded business driven by a passion for exceptional people, beautiful products, and doing things differently. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces designed to be used—and loved—for generations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Design Consultant maximizes sales and consistently delivers an exceptional guest experience. This individual is an enthusiastic representative of the Arhaus brand. Design Consultants utilize our selling model to close transactions and are responsible for conducting business according to all company standards, policies and procedures. The Design Consultant supports an exceptional guest experience at all times.
As a Design Consultant, you will be providing customer service and space planning assistance, as well as maintaining a sales driven focus.
If this sounds like the type of environment that you would thrive in, we invite you to apply for our open Full-Time position in Peabody, MA at the Northshore Mall!
Responsibilities
- Meets required monthly sales and productivity standards
- Continually develops enhanced selling behaviors according to our selling model
- Demonstrates strong product knowledge
- Maintains a guest book to organize, generate and cultivate business
- Performs proactive and consistent follow-up with all guests before and after the sale and at delivery
- Works to improve performance based on feedback provided by store management
- Promptly solves guest concerns
- Performs all opening and closing duties as directed
- Accurately performs all systems functions and maintain operational standards
- Responsible for recording all hours worked
- Reviews and acts upon all email and company communications
- Participates in weekly one on ones and team meetings
- Works in collaboration with all team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Driven to achieve sales goals
- Demonstrates knowledge and passion for company products and services
- Strong organizational, time management, technological and communication skills
- Works well independently and collaboratively
- Ability to deliver high-quality guest relations
- Sales skills, sense of design or related experience preferred
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Flexible schedule that meets the needs of the business (including evenings, weekends, and holidays)
COMPENSATION
- $31,990 (lowest hourly base) - $350,000 annual
- Includes minimum hourly base plus commission and (if achieved) Monthly Sales Incentives and Quarterly Bonuses
- Commission (plan is tiered and UNLIMITED) is paid on net WRITTEN sales for the calendar month and is based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, store volume, and location
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Exceptional advancement opportunities
- Competitive earnings, bonus opportunities, and generous employee discount
- Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits (offerings differ between full-time and part-time status)
- Flex spending plan
- 401K retirement program and 529 college savings plan
- Paid vacations and holidays (Full-time employees only)
Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.
AI CODE OF CONDUCT
At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Design Associate
Build a portfolio that proves specialty occupation
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators look for evidence your role requires a specific design degree, not just any bachelor's. Structure your portfolio around projects tied directly to your field of study to reinforce the degree-to-job connection.
Search LCA filings for active design sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA filing history for design roles. This filters out companies that say they sponsor but have no DOL filing record, saving you from wasted applications at non-sponsors.
Target studios with in-house legal or HR teams
Smaller boutique design studios often want to sponsor but lack the infrastructure to manage an H-1B petition. Mid-size agencies and corporate in-house design teams with dedicated HR are more likely to have an established sponsorship process ready to go.
Verify your wage level against OFLC Wage Search
Design Associate roles typically land at wage Level I or II under DOL prevailing wage rules. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before negotiations so you can confirm your offer meets the LCA-certified wage requirement.
Get your degree evaluated before applying
If your design degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before you start applying. USCIS requires the employer to establish degree equivalency in the H-1B petition, and an evaluation done upfront speeds that process considerably.
Clarify sponsorship scope in the offer stage
Ask explicitly whether the offer includes H-1B cap-subject sponsorship, not just OPT extension support. Some design employers will cover OPT STEM extension costs but stop short of filing an H-1B petition, so confirm the full scope in writing before accepting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as graphic design, visual communication, or industrial design. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience for a degree are harder to defend at USCIS. The job description language your employer uses in the LCA matters significantly here.
Which visas can sponsor a Design Associate working in the U.S.?
H-1B is the most common path for Design Associates, covering up to three years initially and extendable to six. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. All three require the employer to file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before the visa application proceeds.
How do I find Design Associate jobs where the employer already sponsors visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for design roles, so every company you see has an active DOL record for sponsorship. Browsing by role and city on Migrate Mate narrows your search to employers with a demonstrated willingness to sponsor rather than those who claim to on a job posting.
Can a Design Associate pursue a green card through their employer?
Yes. The EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories both cover design roles. EB-3 skilled worker applies if the role requires at least two years of training or experience, while EB-2 requires an advanced degree or demonstrated exceptional ability. Most employer-sponsored green cards for Design Associates go through the PERM labor certification process first, which can take a year or more before the I-140 petition is filed.
Does a three-year design degree from outside the U.S. satisfy H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
It can, but the employer must establish equivalency in the H-1B petition. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically used to show the foreign three-year degree is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the degree field doesn't align closely with the job duties, so the job description and evaluation need to match clearly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Design Associate jobs?
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.