E-3 Visa Motion Graphics Designer Jobs
Motion Graphics Designer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in animation, graphic design, or a related field. Australian citizens can secure two-year, renewable E-3 status with no lottery, making U.S. studios, agencies, and tech companies realistic targets year-round.
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Intercontinental Exchange is seeking a Motion Graphics Designer/Animator to join its Creative Services team. This talented individual is a seasoned creative that will execute designs for a wide range of marketing campaigns and digital initiatives. This candidate will possess great attention to detail, strong collaboration skills, a unique creative perspective, and experience translating business ideas into graphical storytelling elements.
The Motion Graphics Designer will have the ability to articulate creative concepts to develop high-quality content that support and enhance the Intercontinental Exchange brand. The ideal candidate will be an experienced designer with a portfolio that reflects their expertise in motion design, 3D design, AI, and visual storytelling. Intercontinental Exchange adopts a digital-first mindset, and as such we are looking for a candidate that is well versed in the capabilities and limitations of digital channels and have the ability to quickly learn, adopt new tools and trends, and is always looking to evolve.
Responsibilities
- Serve as designer on motion graphics, 3D and video projects focusing on delivering content to support all business units of Intercontinental Exchange, including Exchanges, Fixed Income and Data and Mortgage Technology.
- Develop creative aligning to a consistent brand experience across all deliverables and media channels, such as video storyboards, animated content, motion graphics that support and enhance video footage and social posts.
- Be able to emulate and contribute to any design style.
- Coordinate and work on multiple projects at once while also being able to consistently deliver high-quality creative.
- Manage projects from concept to completion and ensure translation of marketing objectives into easy to understand visual storytelling.
- Approach work with an open and creative mindset; always looking to improve and evolve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors’ Degree required (Fine Arts, Advertising or another related field).
- 3+ years proven experience in a Motion Graphics Designer role.
- High proficiency with current motion design software and AI tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere).
- Working knowledge of Cinema 4D, 3D programs (Cinema 4D, Blender) and render tools (Redshift, Octane).
- Experience with particles in After Effects or 3D programs.
- Experience working in a corporate environment.
- Strong conceptual thinker and creative problem solver.
- Ability to storyboard/sketch or translate ideas to design team to spark further idea generation and collaboration.
- Ability to translate complex ideas and data into infographics, using motion and video to further communicate.
- Collaborative approach/mindset and ability to communicate and receive critique.
- Attention to detail and a focus on quality.
- Understanding of, and ability to design for, current social media platforms.
- Expert knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, possibilities and limitations of media.
- Organizational skills: Ability to prioritize assignments, and work successfully in a deadline driven environment.
COMPENSATION
- New York Base Salary Range: The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $75,000 – 105,000 USD. The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation. While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
INTRODUCTION
Intercontinental Exchange is seeking a Motion Graphics Designer/Animator to join its Creative Services team. This talented individual is a seasoned creative that will execute designs for a wide range of marketing campaigns and digital initiatives. This candidate will possess great attention to detail, strong collaboration skills, a unique creative perspective, and experience translating business ideas into graphical storytelling elements.
The Motion Graphics Designer will have the ability to articulate creative concepts to develop high-quality content that support and enhance the Intercontinental Exchange brand. The ideal candidate will be an experienced designer with a portfolio that reflects their expertise in motion design, 3D design, AI, and visual storytelling. Intercontinental Exchange adopts a digital-first mindset, and as such we are looking for a candidate that is well versed in the capabilities and limitations of digital channels and have the ability to quickly learn, adopt new tools and trends, and is always looking to evolve.
Responsibilities
- Serve as designer on motion graphics, 3D and video projects focusing on delivering content to support all business units of Intercontinental Exchange, including Exchanges, Fixed Income and Data and Mortgage Technology.
- Develop creative aligning to a consistent brand experience across all deliverables and media channels, such as video storyboards, animated content, motion graphics that support and enhance video footage and social posts.
- Be able to emulate and contribute to any design style.
- Coordinate and work on multiple projects at once while also being able to consistently deliver high-quality creative.
- Manage projects from concept to completion and ensure translation of marketing objectives into easy to understand visual storytelling.
- Approach work with an open and creative mindset; always looking to improve and evolve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors’ Degree required (Fine Arts, Advertising or another related field).
- 3+ years proven experience in a Motion Graphics Designer role.
- High proficiency with current motion design software and AI tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere).
- Working knowledge of Cinema 4D, 3D programs (Cinema 4D, Blender) and render tools (Redshift, Octane).
- Experience with particles in After Effects or 3D programs.
- Experience working in a corporate environment.
- Strong conceptual thinker and creative problem solver.
- Ability to storyboard/sketch or translate ideas to design team to spark further idea generation and collaboration.
- Ability to translate complex ideas and data into infographics, using motion and video to further communicate.
- Collaborative approach/mindset and ability to communicate and receive critique.
- Attention to detail and a focus on quality.
- Understanding of, and ability to design for, current social media platforms.
- Expert knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, possibilities and limitations of media.
- Organizational skills: Ability to prioritize assignments, and work successfully in a deadline driven environment.
COMPENSATION
- New York Base Salary Range: The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $75,000 – 105,000 USD. The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation. While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Motion Graphics Designer
Translate your Australian degree credentials clearly
U.S. employers and consular officers need to see that your Australian bachelor's degree maps to the specialty occupation standard. A credential evaluation letter confirming equivalency to a U.S. four-year degree in design or animation removes a common E-3 approval friction point.
Build a portfolio that signals specialty occupation
The E-3 requires your role to theoretically demand a degree. A portfolio showing conceptually complex motion work, brand systems, data-driven animation, or broadcast design, reinforces that the position isn't entry-level production and strengthens the specialty occupation case for your employer.
Target studios with existing international hiring infrastructure
Employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for design roles understand DOL wage requirements and won't be surprised by the process. Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify studios and agencies with prior LCA filings in your discipline.
Clarify your E-3 eligibility early in employer conversations
Many U.S. employers conflate E-3 with H-1B and assume a lottery is involved. Correcting this early, explaining that E-3 has no cap and no lottery for Australian citizens, often moves a hesitant employer from uncertain to willing to proceed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from LCA submission through consulate appointment preparation, so you and your employer aren't navigating DOL prevailing wage requirements or DS-160 paperwork without guidance.
Confirm the job title and SOC code before your employer files the LCA
The DOL classifies Motion Graphics Designers under different Standard Occupational Classification codes depending on whether the role is framed as design or multimedia production. Misaligned SOC codes can create prevailing wage issues, confirm the correct classification with your employer before the LCA is submitted.
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How do I find Motion Graphics Designer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Filtering by role and visa type surfaces employers who are already open to the E-3 process, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship unwillingness late in the hiring process.
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 a Motion Graphics Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role is structured to require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as animation, graphic design, or visual communication. The key is the job description, not just the title. If the position requires only general creative skill without a specific degree, consular officers may push back. A well-drafted offer letter and LCA that reflects the theoretical degree requirement for the role address this directly.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Motion Graphics Designers?
The E-3 is only available to Australian citizens, but it has a significant structural advantage: there is no annual lottery. H-1B petitions for cap-subject employers are entered into a randomized selection process each April, meaning a qualified Motion Graphics Designer has roughly a one-in-four chance of being selected in any given year. The E-3 allows you to apply as soon as you have a job offer and a certified LCA, with no waiting period tied to a lottery cycle.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Motion Graphics Designer?
Yes. The E-3 is employer-specific, so changing studios or agencies requires your new employer to file a fresh LCA and obtain a new visa stamp before you start working for them. Unlike some visa categories, there is no formal portability provision, you need the new visa documentation in place. Freelance or contract arrangements across multiple clients also require careful structuring to maintain valid E-3 status.
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