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Artist jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to build roles around degree-level duties in fine arts, graphic design, or a closely related field. Because specialty occupation status isn't automatic for creative roles, the LCA wage level and job description framing matter more here than in most H-1B petitions.
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To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
We’re looking for a Senior Previz Artist to join our Boston Hub to work on Cyberpunk 2. In this position you will be responsible for creating complete movie sequences and shots that help support the director’s vision through the appropriate use of staging, blocking, cameras, composition, motion, and editing. Together, with our storytellers, you will create scenes that are compelling and emotional or spectacular and bursting with action. We have them all!
Responsibilities
- Creating previz for gameplay, cinematic, and cutscene concepts before they are fully implemented, helping teams visualize how ideas could work and feel in the game.
- Creating placeholder character animation that clearly communicates action, intention, and timing.
- Establishing strong pacing, staging, composition, and camera work so previz provides a clear visual direction for later scene design and layout.
- Exploring and quickly iterating on different visual solutions as gameplay, narrative, and cinematic ideas evolve.
- Working with Cinematic Designers, Animators, Quest Designers, Writers, and Directors to make sure the previz communicates the intended experience.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Previz Artist, Cinematic Artist, Layout Artist, or in a comparable role in games, film, or animation.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating authored cinematic sequences, with clear examples of camera work, staging, composition, editing, and visual storytelling.
- Proven ability to take a sequence from script or creative brief to a complete previz that clearly communicates the intended story, performance, pacing, and tone.
- Professional experience creating and animating cameras for cinematic sequences.
- Hands-on experience working with motion capture data and character animation.
- Demonstrated understanding of acting, with strong judgment in posing, timing, blocking, and character performance.
- Strong command of cinematography and editing, demonstrated through previous professional work.
- Experience visualizing gameplay or interactive sequences while respecting gameplay rules, player perspective, and design intent.
- Ability to work quickly through multiple iterations while maintaining a high quality bar and responding effectively to direction.
- Ability to independently identify and solve visual and technical problems rather than relying on fully defined solutions.
- Proven ability to learn new tools and pipelines quickly and apply them in production.
- A track record of taking ownership of sequences, pushing their quality beyond the initial brief, and carrying work through to a finished state.
- Ability to work effectively in a demanding and highly iterative production environment.
Additional Information
This job requires working in Boston, US. Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Health & Well-Being
- Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
- Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
- Paid leave - 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
Estimated pay range for this position: $95,000 - $174,200 USD annually
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
We’re looking for a Senior Previz Artist to join our Boston Hub to work on Cyberpunk 2. In this position you will be responsible for creating complete movie sequences and shots that help support the director’s vision through the appropriate use of staging, blocking, cameras, composition, motion, and editing. Together, with our storytellers, you will create scenes that are compelling and emotional or spectacular and bursting with action. We have them all!
Responsibilities
- Creating previz for gameplay, cinematic, and cutscene concepts before they are fully implemented, helping teams visualize how ideas could work and feel in the game.
- Creating placeholder character animation that clearly communicates action, intention, and timing.
- Establishing strong pacing, staging, composition, and camera work so previz provides a clear visual direction for later scene design and layout.
- Exploring and quickly iterating on different visual solutions as gameplay, narrative, and cinematic ideas evolve.
- Working with Cinematic Designers, Animators, Quest Designers, Writers, and Directors to make sure the previz communicates the intended experience.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Previz Artist, Cinematic Artist, Layout Artist, or in a comparable role in games, film, or animation.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating authored cinematic sequences, with clear examples of camera work, staging, composition, editing, and visual storytelling.
- Proven ability to take a sequence from script or creative brief to a complete previz that clearly communicates the intended story, performance, pacing, and tone.
- Professional experience creating and animating cameras for cinematic sequences.
- Hands-on experience working with motion capture data and character animation.
- Demonstrated understanding of acting, with strong judgment in posing, timing, blocking, and character performance.
- Strong command of cinematography and editing, demonstrated through previous professional work.
- Experience visualizing gameplay or interactive sequences while respecting gameplay rules, player perspective, and design intent.
- Ability to work quickly through multiple iterations while maintaining a high quality bar and responding effectively to direction.
- Ability to independently identify and solve visual and technical problems rather than relying on fully defined solutions.
- Proven ability to learn new tools and pipelines quickly and apply them in production.
- A track record of taking ownership of sequences, pushing their quality beyond the initial brief, and carrying work through to a finished state.
- Ability to work effectively in a demanding and highly iterative production environment.
Additional Information
This job requires working in Boston, US. Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Health & Well-Being
- Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
- Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
- Paid leave - 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
Estimated pay range for this position: $95,000 - $174,200 USD annually
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Artist
Frame your portfolio around degree-level work
USCIS scrutinizes Artist petitions for specialty occupation eligibility. Organize your portfolio to highlight projects that required theoretical or technical knowledge from a bachelor's degree in fine arts, design, or a related field, not general creative skill.
Verify your SOC code before applying
Artists can fall under multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes, each carrying different prevailing wage levels. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specific discipline and confirm it aligns with the role your employer intends to file under.
Target studios with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for Artist and design roles. Companies that have filed before already understand the specialty occupation argument and are less likely to abandon a petition mid-process.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If your Artist role involves installations, residencies, or client sites across locations, each distinct worksite needs a separately certified Labor Condition Application. Raise this with your employer before the I-129 is filed to avoid post-approval complications.
Get the job description audited before USCIS filing
Requests for Evidence on Artist petitions often target vague duty descriptions. Push your employer to work with immigration counsel to document that the position requires a specific degree, not just creative talent, before submitting the I-129 to USCIS.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to anchor your offer
Look up the prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer. Employers must pay at least the certified wage level, and underpaying can trigger LCA violations regardless of creative industry norms.
H-1B Visa Artist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Artist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. An Artist position qualifies as a specialty occupation only if the employer can demonstrate the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as fine arts, graphic design, or illustration. Generalist creative roles or positions where any degree would be accepted often fail this test. Employers who clearly tie duties to degree-level knowledge have the strongest petitions.
What degree background do H-1B Artist petitions typically require?
USCIS expects the degree to be in a field directly related to the specific artistic discipline, such as a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a degree in graphic design, or animation. A general business degree or unrelated field weakens the specialty occupation argument even if you have strong creative experience. Some employers supplement degree evidence with portfolio reviews and expert opinion letters.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Artist roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify studios, agencies, and media companies that have navigated the specialty occupation argument for Artist and design positions before. Targeting employers with prior filings significantly reduces the risk of a withdrawn petition after you have already accepted an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Artist contract ends early?
If your employment ends before your H-1B period expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or depart the country. The 60-day window starts from your last day of employment, not the end date on your I-94. H-1B status is approved for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years.
Can I work freelance or on multiple projects under an H-1B as an Artist?
H-1B status ties you to the specific employer listed on the approved petition. You cannot freelance, take on independent commissions, or work for a second studio without a concurrent H-1B petition filed by that additional employer. Each new employer relationship requires its own approved petition and certified LCA before you start any work for them.