H-1B Visa Associate Creative Director Jobs
Associate Creative Director jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of creative leadership and specialty occupation eligibility. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering up to three years of status with extensions possible to a six-year maximum.
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For more than 150 years, Zions Bancorporation has built on the dedication and talent of our people, earning recognition as one of the ‘Best Banks to Work For.’ Now, we’re focused on shaping the future of banking—leveraging innovation, strengthening local relationships, and delivering exceptional value across our collection of great banks in the West.
Our expanding marketing team is creating something transformative: a dynamic, in-house Creative Studio that will redefine how we tell our story and connect with customers. Under the leadership of our new CMO, we’re building a modern, collaborative hub for bold ideas and innovative campaigns that elevate a bank known for exceptional service and deep community roots. This is your opportunity to help shape a creative vision that sets a new standard for financial marketing.
We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director who is a strategic thinker, a strong conceptual storyteller, and a hands-on leader. In this role, you’ll guide integrated campaigns that align creative vision with business objectives from idea to execution, mentor a growing creative team, and push for innovative, distinctive work that elevates our brand across channels. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and know how to turn strategy into compelling creative, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Strategy:
- Participate in creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives
- Develop high-performing creative assets for affiliate channels, across print, digital, motion, and physical experiences
- Collaborate with performance marketing teams to optimize creative for ROI and conversion
Leadership & Team Development:
- Inspire and manage the work of a multi-talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives
- Mentor and inspire creative team members, fostering growth and excellence in craft
Brand Consistency:
- Elevate quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints
- Balance innovative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards
Data-Driven Innovation:
- Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategies
- Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices
Vendor & Partner Collaboration:
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong demonstrated capabilities in forward thinking graphic design
- Expertise in marketing strategies across digital, interactive, and print channels
- Strong visual, written, and oral presentation skills
- Minimum 3 years in creative leadership roles, ideally within financial services or regulated industries
- Experience coaching team members and freelancers
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design (or equivalent experience)
- Candidates may have a background in graphic design and/or related fields
- Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, budgets, and agile workflows
- Bonus experience: fixturing, signage, hospitality design, art curation, event production, experiential design
- Familiarity with banking products and services is a plus
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Along with competitive benefits starting on day one—including 12 bank holidays, profit sharing, and a company-matched 401(k)—you’ll have the chance to grow your career while creating work that truly matters to our customers and communities.
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $105,000 - $120,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience and location.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance start day one
- Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
- Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
- Employee Ambassador preferred banking product
LOCATION OPTIONS
Salt Lake City, UT | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | Denver, CO
Please note: This is an in-office position that will sit at a local corporate office five days a week. This is not a hybrid role.
Ready to bring your vision to life? Share your application and portfolio today.
INTRODUCTION
For more than 150 years, Zions Bancorporation has built on the dedication and talent of our people, earning recognition as one of the ‘Best Banks to Work For.’ Now, we’re focused on shaping the future of banking—leveraging innovation, strengthening local relationships, and delivering exceptional value across our collection of great banks in the West.
Our expanding marketing team is creating something transformative: a dynamic, in-house Creative Studio that will redefine how we tell our story and connect with customers. Under the leadership of our new CMO, we’re building a modern, collaborative hub for bold ideas and innovative campaigns that elevate a bank known for exceptional service and deep community roots. This is your opportunity to help shape a creative vision that sets a new standard for financial marketing.
We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director who is a strategic thinker, a strong conceptual storyteller, and a hands-on leader. In this role, you’ll guide integrated campaigns that align creative vision with business objectives from idea to execution, mentor a growing creative team, and push for innovative, distinctive work that elevates our brand across channels. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and know how to turn strategy into compelling creative, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Strategy:
- Participate in creative visioning, stewardship, and execution of marketing programs, ensuring alignment with brand standards and business objectives
- Develop high-performing creative assets for affiliate channels, across print, digital, motion, and physical experiences
- Collaborate with performance marketing teams to optimize creative for ROI and conversion
Leadership & Team Development:
- Inspire and manage the work of a multi-talented team of designers, copywriters, and marketers focused on affiliate initiatives
- Mentor and inspire creative team members, fostering growth and excellence in craft
Brand Consistency:
- Elevate quality and brand integrity across all touchpoints
- Balance innovative approaches with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards
Data-Driven Innovation:
- Use performance data and testing insights to refine creative strategies
- Track and forecast marketing trends, technologies, and best practices
Vendor & Partner Collaboration:
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and production vendors to ensure quality and cost efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong demonstrated capabilities in forward thinking graphic design
- Expertise in marketing strategies across digital, interactive, and print channels
- Strong visual, written, and oral presentation skills
- Minimum 3 years in creative leadership roles, ideally within financial services or regulated industries
- Experience coaching team members and freelancers
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design (or equivalent experience)
- Candidates may have a background in graphic design and/or related fields
- Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, budgets, and agile workflows
- Bonus experience: fixturing, signage, hospitality design, art curation, event production, experiential design
- Familiarity with banking products and services is a plus
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Along with competitive benefits starting on day one—including 12 bank holidays, profit sharing, and a company-matched 401(k)—you’ll have the chance to grow your career while creating work that truly matters to our customers and communities.
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $105,000 - $120,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience and location.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance start day one
- Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
- Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
- Employee Ambassador preferred banking product
LOCATION OPTIONS
Salt Lake City, UT | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | Denver, CO
Please note: This is an in-office position that will sit at a local corporate office five days a week. This is not a hybrid role.
Ready to bring your vision to life? Share your application and portfolio today.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Associate Creative Director
Build a degree-to-role evidence file
Gather your diploma, transcripts, and any credential evaluations showing your degree aligns directly with creative direction duties. USCIS scrutinizes ACD petitions for a clear theoretical and practical connection between your field of study and the creative strategy work you'll perform.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and the specific metro area before you discuss compensation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that could stall the petition at DOL.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for creative leadership roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data by employer and role, so you're applying to companies that have sponsored the position before rather than pitching the process cold.
Confirm each worksite has a certified LCA
If your ACD role involves embedded work at a client site or a second studio location, your employer needs a separate certified LCA for each worksite address. A single LCA doesn't cover unlisted locations, and working without one creates compliance exposure for both you and the employer.
Review your O*NET profile with the hiring manager
The O*NET profile for Art Directors and related creative management occupations lists the degree-level knowledge domains USCIS expects to see reflected in your actual job duties. Walk through it with the hiring manager so the offer letter and support letter match what the petition describes.
File before your 60-day grace period closes
If you're transitioning from another employer or status, your authorized stay doesn't pause while the petition is pending. Have your new employer file the H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before you start, and confirm your I-94 end date so there's no gap in authorized presence.
H-1B Visa Associate Creative Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Creative Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as graphic design, visual communications, advertising, or fine arts, it typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules. Employers strengthen the petition by writing a job description that ties specific duties to degree-level theory and practice, and by documenting how prior ACD hires held equivalent degrees.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Associate Creative Directors?
Advertising agencies, in-house brand studios at large consumer companies, entertainment studios, and digital product companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for ACD roles. You can identify which specific employers have filed LCAs for creative leadership positions by browsing verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which pulls directly from DOL disclosure data.
How long does H-1B status last for an Associate Creative Director?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can file extensions to reach a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued extensions are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending labor certification that has been on file for at least 365 days.
What documents does my employer need to file my H-1B petition as an ACD?
Your employer files Form I-129 with USCIS along with a certified LCA from DOL, your educational credentials and any evaluation letters showing degree equivalency, a detailed job duties letter explaining the specialty occupation basis, and evidence of the employer-employee relationship. For ACD roles, a portfolio summary or creative brief samples can reinforce that the work requires degree-level creative expertise.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B status as an Associate Creative Director?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous transfer petition with USCIS, provided you're currently in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified to the new worksite and wage level before or at the time of filing the transfer petition with USCIS.