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Art Director roles at U.S. agencies, in-house brand teams, and production studios regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document that no equally qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, making your portfolio and specialized creative credentials central to the sponsorship case.
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JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts, our user base has grown to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.
So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do:
Bring high-impact broadcast storytelling to life through video and design. NinjaTrader Live is looking for an Art Director with a specialty in video and motion graphics to shape and set the tone for the visual identity of NinjaTrader Live and all experiences across the livestream, every social clip, every lower-third, and every visual component we put in front of our audience. One day you're cutting a sizzle reel for the livestream. The next you're building out an impactful intro for a new segment launch. The day after, you're turning around a same-day social clip from a community meetup. This is a hands-on art direction role — you elevate the visual standard, direct a Senior Graphic Designer, and own the output end to end. If you thrive in fast-moving, live production environments, bring forward a strong vision, and understand how to build intentionally for different channels and scenarios, this role is for you.
In this role you will:
- Own the visual direction for NinjaTrader Live and all NT Live-adjacent creative — establishing a cohesive look and feel across broadcast, social, email, and experiential touchpoints
- Define and develop video and motion graphics systems (intros, outros, stingers, lower-thirds, sizzle reels, social clips) that elevate and unify the brand's dynamic identity
- Leverage AI creative tools as a core part of your workflow, not a novelty
- Direct and contribute to video editing across formats — livestream recaps, social cutdowns, ads, highlight reels, and promotional content
- Define creative standards for short-form video, ensuring strong hooks, pacing, and visual treatments optimized for engagement and retention
- Direct the Senior Graphic Designer, ensuring static and motion systems evolve cohesively and the creative bar stays high across every deliverable
- Provide clear, actionable feedback that supports the growth and output of your direct report while maintaining quality and consistency across all work
- Collaborate cross-functionally with producers, media, and social teams to translate business goals into compelling visual storytelling
- Own the creative process from concept through execution — balancing hands-on design work with strategic oversight
- Stay ahead on motion design, video, live streaming assets, and AI creative advancements
- Build the systems that make scale possible: own templates, style guides, and asset organization workflows that enable the team to produce more, faster, without losing consistency
- Own and delegate the creative schedule — managing multiple live and in-progress projects with competing deadlines and same-day turnarounds
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll need:
- 5+ years of experience in motion graphics, video editing, or art direction roles
- Strong portfolio demonstrating motion design, video editing, and brand storytelling across multiple platforms
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop
- Experience developing and maintaining visual systems across multiple content channels
- Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience engagement in both long-form and short-form video and how delivery varies across channels
- Proven ability to produce high-quality video, static, and motion creative across multiple formats, markets, and languages at speed
- Ability to shape creative vision while remaining hands-on in execution
- Experience managing or directly overseeing at least one designer or creative contributor
- Familiarity with working in fast-paced environments with tight turnaround times, ideally in live or near-live production settings
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in content-driven environments
- Strong communication skills and ownership with the ability to align stakeholders around a shared creative vision
- Strong design fundamentals: typography, composition, hierarchy, color
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bonus points for:
- Experience working with fast-paced live broadcast or streaming content
- Familiarity with trading, financial markets, or fintech products
- Experience partnering closely with designers across disciplines (static and motion)
- Knowledge of social media performance and content optimization strategies
- Deep hands-on experience with AI creative tools like Veo 3, Runway, Pika, Midjourney, Sora, ElevenLabs, Synthesia
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role will be $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 23 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
INTRODUCTION
JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts, our user base has grown to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.
So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do:
Bring high-impact broadcast storytelling to life through video and design. NinjaTrader Live is looking for an Art Director with a specialty in video and motion graphics to shape and set the tone for the visual identity of NinjaTrader Live and all experiences across the livestream, every social clip, every lower-third, and every visual component we put in front of our audience. One day you're cutting a sizzle reel for the livestream. The next you're building out an impactful intro for a new segment launch. The day after, you're turning around a same-day social clip from a community meetup. This is a hands-on art direction role — you elevate the visual standard, direct a Senior Graphic Designer, and own the output end to end. If you thrive in fast-moving, live production environments, bring forward a strong vision, and understand how to build intentionally for different channels and scenarios, this role is for you.
In this role you will:
- Own the visual direction for NinjaTrader Live and all NT Live-adjacent creative — establishing a cohesive look and feel across broadcast, social, email, and experiential touchpoints
- Define and develop video and motion graphics systems (intros, outros, stingers, lower-thirds, sizzle reels, social clips) that elevate and unify the brand's dynamic identity
- Leverage AI creative tools as a core part of your workflow, not a novelty
- Direct and contribute to video editing across formats — livestream recaps, social cutdowns, ads, highlight reels, and promotional content
- Define creative standards for short-form video, ensuring strong hooks, pacing, and visual treatments optimized for engagement and retention
- Direct the Senior Graphic Designer, ensuring static and motion systems evolve cohesively and the creative bar stays high across every deliverable
- Provide clear, actionable feedback that supports the growth and output of your direct report while maintaining quality and consistency across all work
- Collaborate cross-functionally with producers, media, and social teams to translate business goals into compelling visual storytelling
- Own the creative process from concept through execution — balancing hands-on design work with strategic oversight
- Stay ahead on motion design, video, live streaming assets, and AI creative advancements
- Build the systems that make scale possible: own templates, style guides, and asset organization workflows that enable the team to produce more, faster, without losing consistency
- Own and delegate the creative schedule — managing multiple live and in-progress projects with competing deadlines and same-day turnarounds
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll need:
- 5+ years of experience in motion graphics, video editing, or art direction roles
- Strong portfolio demonstrating motion design, video editing, and brand storytelling across multiple platforms
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop
- Experience developing and maintaining visual systems across multiple content channels
- Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience engagement in both long-form and short-form video and how delivery varies across channels
- Proven ability to produce high-quality video, static, and motion creative across multiple formats, markets, and languages at speed
- Ability to shape creative vision while remaining hands-on in execution
- Experience managing or directly overseeing at least one designer or creative contributor
- Familiarity with working in fast-paced environments with tight turnaround times, ideally in live or near-live production settings
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in content-driven environments
- Strong communication skills and ownership with the ability to align stakeholders around a shared creative vision
- Strong design fundamentals: typography, composition, hierarchy, color
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bonus points for:
- Experience working with fast-paced live broadcast or streaming content
- Familiarity with trading, financial markets, or fintech products
- Experience partnering closely with designers across disciplines (static and motion)
- Knowledge of social media performance and content optimization strategies
- Deep hands-on experience with AI creative tools like Veo 3, Runway, Pika, Midjourney, Sora, ElevenLabs, Synthesia
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role will be $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 23 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Art Director
Frame your portfolio as PERM evidence
PERM requires your employer to prove your skills are genuinely specialized. Organize your portfolio to show medium-specific expertise, such as motion, editorial, or brand identity, rather than general creative range. Specificity strengthens the prevailing-wage and job-requirement arguments.
Research employers with PERM filing history
Studios, advertising agencies, and in-house brand teams vary widely in green card sponsorship experience. Search OFLC PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have filed for Art Director or Creative Director roles before. Prior filings signal an existing process and legal counsel.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 differ for your role
EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or you have an equivalent combination of education and progressive experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. Many Art Director positions qualify under both, giving your employer flexibility in how they structure the PERM filing.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Search for Art Director roles filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Targeting employers already familiar with PERM shortens the internal approval timeline and reduces the risk of a sponsorship conversation stalling mid-process.
Clarify sponsorship intent before accepting any offer
PERM labor certification typically takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even sees your I-140 petition. Confirm in writing whether the employer will initiate PERM within a defined timeframe, and ask who their immigration counsel is before signing an offer letter.
Verify your title maps to the correct SOC code
DOL ties prevailing-wage determinations to Standard Occupational Classification codes. Art Director maps to SOC 27-1011. Confirm your employer's PERM filing uses this code and not a broader creative or marketing classification, which can affect the wage level and job-requirement arguments.
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Find Art Director JobsArt Director Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Art Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Art Director positions can qualify under either category depending on how the employer defines the role. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or its equivalent in education plus progressive experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Because most Art Director job descriptions reference a four-year degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field, EB-3 is the more common filing path, though EB-2 is available for senior or specialized positions.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Art Directors?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency, not a temporary status. There is no annual cap or lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, unlike the H-1B. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and priority date availability can take several years combined. H-1B allows you to start working quickly but must be renewed and is subject to the lottery. Many Art Directors pursue both, using H-1B status while their employer files PERM concurrently.
What does PERM labor certification involve for an Art Director position?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, documenting that they conducted a good-faith recruitment effort and found no minimally qualified U.S. workers available at the prevailing wage. For Art Director roles, DOL uses the OFLC Wage Search to set the required wage based on the SOC code 27-1011 and the work location. The employer must advertise the position and retain records for at least five years. PERM processing currently averages over a year before a determination is issued.
How can I find Art Director employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Art Director roles specifically filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can identify agencies, studios, and in-house brand teams that have already navigated the PERM process. Targeting these employers is more efficient than applying broadly and raising sponsorship in later-stage interviews, where it can stall or derail an otherwise strong candidacy.
Can a freelance or contract Art Director role support a green card application?
Generally no. PERM labor certification requires a bona fide, permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. employer who has the ability and intent to employ you on an ongoing basis. Project-based or staffing-agency contracts typically do not meet this standard because they lack the permanence USCIS requires. Some large production companies and agencies do convert successful contractors to full-time roles specifically to initiate PERM, so it can be a pathway, but the green card process itself requires a permanent offer in place.
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