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Art Director roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in a design-related field. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap backlog, and renews in two-year increments, making it one of the most practical paths for Australian creative professionals targeting U.S. studios, agencies, and in-house teams.
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37.5
Position Summary
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Motion Graphics Art Director in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and produce audience and channel-appropriate motion graphics, including directing pre-production efforts to achieve key communication objectives.
- Direct art motion graphics projects to ensure brand consistency, including being on set during video productions and directing talent as needed.
- Perform video editing in short and long formats.
- Lead efforts to identify, plan, design, and create visually compelling projects and experiences (including graphics packages and tool kits, GIFs, animated stickers for social media and animations, interactive design elements, digital media videos and features, long form video programs, marketing and promotional video campaigns, live event and experiential products) with members of the University Marketing & Communications team, campus partners, and vendors.
- Collaborate with Creative Services and direct the evolution of artwork and design utilized in select projects.
- Collaborate on strategic use of digital assets.
- Develop, maintain, and ensure editorial quality.
- Identify topics and events for motion graphics projects.
- Direct content, design, and technology of digital motion graphics presentations.
- Lead and mentor motion graphics collaborative group of content creators to support professional development.
- Ensure effective and timely delivery of high-quality motion graphics services.
- Research and evaluate new multimedia techniques and tools.
- Test, evaluate, report on, and recommend new software and technologies.
- Propose, recommend, and use research and trends to inform creative strategies.
- Contribute to maintaining the Digital Asset Management systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications / Professional Licenses:
Film Directing - Certification
Work Experience:
Experience As A Graphic Arts Director, Video Producer/Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, Or Related Occupation (8 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
Position requires Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts or closely related field and 8 years of experience as a Graphic Arts Director, Video Producer/Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, or related occupation to include 8 years of the following experience: directing and producing video and multimedia production including directing audio and digital camera operation; typography and design layout; providing creative direction and vision and quality edited work, applying best practices for video on the web/SEO, broadcast and social media platforms; mentoring and collaborating with creative teams; utilizing Adobe Creative Suite design and video editing software; creating Premier Pro templates using AE; and 5 years of the following experience: directing set design and management; directing on-site shoots and serving as field producer to independently conduct interviews; producing content created for social media and other digital channels; and providing strategic and creative leadership for motion graphics projects. Film directing certification is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Grade
00
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website to view a summary of benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Motion Graphics Art Director in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and produce audience and channel-appropriate motion graphics, including directing pre-production efforts to achieve key communication objectives.
- Direct art motion graphics projects to ensure brand consistency, including being on set during video productions and directing talent as needed.
- Perform video editing in short and long formats.
- Lead efforts to identify, plan, design, and create visually compelling projects and experiences (including graphics packages and tool kits, GIFs, animated stickers for social media and animations, interactive design elements, digital media videos and features, long form video programs, marketing and promotional video campaigns, live event and experiential products) with members of the University Marketing & Communications team, campus partners, and vendors.
- Collaborate with Creative Services and direct the evolution of artwork and design utilized in select projects.
- Collaborate on strategic use of digital assets.
- Develop, maintain, and ensure editorial quality.
- Identify topics and events for motion graphics projects.
- Direct content, design, and technology of digital motion graphics presentations.
- Lead and mentor motion graphics collaborative group of content creators to support professional development.
- Ensure effective and timely delivery of high-quality motion graphics services.
- Research and evaluate new multimedia techniques and tools.
- Test, evaluate, report on, and recommend new software and technologies.
- Propose, recommend, and use research and trends to inform creative strategies.
- Contribute to maintaining the Digital Asset Management systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications / Professional Licenses:
Film Directing - Certification
Work Experience:
Experience As A Graphic Arts Director, Video Producer/Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, Or Related Occupation (8 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
Position requires Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts or closely related field and 8 years of experience as a Graphic Arts Director, Video Producer/Editor, Motion Graphic Designer, or related occupation to include 8 years of the following experience: directing and producing video and multimedia production including directing audio and digital camera operation; typography and design layout; providing creative direction and vision and quality edited work, applying best practices for video on the web/SEO, broadcast and social media platforms; mentoring and collaborating with creative teams; utilizing Adobe Creative Suite design and video editing software; creating Premier Pro templates using AE; and 5 years of the following experience: directing set design and management; directing on-site shoots and serving as field producer to independently conduct interviews; producing content created for social media and other digital channels; and providing strategic and creative leadership for motion graphics projects. Film directing certification is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Grade
00
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website to view a summary of benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Translate your Australian portfolio credentials
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in visual communication, graphic design, or fine arts satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation degree requirement. Get an official academic transcript ready before outreach, as U.S. employers will need it for the Labor Condition Application.
Target agencies with in-house immigration infrastructure
Advertising networks, integrated agencies, and large brand studios file LCAs regularly and have established HR processes for E-3 sponsorship. Smaller boutique shops may be willing but unfamiliar with the process, so factor onboarding time into your timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Searching broadly misses the employers who have actually sponsored E-3 or H-1B visa workers before. Migrate Mate filters Art Director roles by sponsorship history so you're applying to employers already set up to move quickly through the LCA and visa steps.
Clarify the LCA scope before signing an offer
The DOL Labor Condition Application locks in your job title, worksite, and prevailing wage before you can apply. Make sure your offer letter matches the LCA exactly, including whether the role is remote, hybrid, or a specific office location, to avoid amendment delays.
Frame your specialty occupation case around degree necessity
USCIS requires that the Art Director role normally demands a specific bachelor's degree, not just prefer one. If your employer's job posting says 'degree preferred,' ask them to revise it to 'required' before the LCA is filed, or the specialty occupation determination may be challenged.
Streamline filing with end-to-end support
Coordinating the LCA, DS-160, and consulate appointment across different agencies is where timelines slip. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, reducing back-and-forth between you and your employer.
E-3 Visa Art Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Art Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles by visa sponsorship history. You can filter Art Director positions by employers who have filed LCAs or sponsored workers before, which cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never run an E-3 before and don't know how to start.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Art Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or a directly related discipline. The key is that the degree must be a standard entry requirement for the role, not just one pathway among many. If the employer's job description lists a degree as preferred rather than required, that framing can create problems during LCA review.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Art Director roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap backlog, and no registration fee. H-1B selection is random, capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, and requires waiting until October 1 for work authorization even if selected. For an Art Director with an Australian passport, the E-3 is a far more predictable path. H-1B is the fallback for non-Australians or for roles at cap-exempt institutions.
Can I switch Art Director employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp unless you change employers without leaving the U.S. and your status is maintained through a timely filed change of employer. There is no portability rule like AC21 for the E-3, so do not resign before your new employer's LCA is certified and your consulate appointment is scheduled.