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Creative roles in advertising, UX, brand, and content strategy qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before your petition, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Amazon’s global cross channel, cross category marketing team (XCM), is looking for a Creative Director – Art Director to guide the development of Amazon’s brand look and feel, and create fully integrated ideas across channels.
The ideal candidate has a passion for doing world class work, and is a talented and passionate art director that thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, with a taste for the peculiar. At Amazon, there is a lot of growth opportunity, and this role includes opportunities to produce global work across regions. XCM Creative Directors are hands on; a combination of creative doer, conceptual powerhouse and team leader. We’re looking for someone with strong strategic knowledge, who can make intentional choices, and is excited to tackle new creative challenges every day.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop, inspire and build the Global Mass Advertising team within Amazon's internal agency to deliver creative breakthrough campaigns.
- Establish and foster a culture that enables world-class creative development.
- Effectively develop cross functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop ad strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions.
- Hands on creative development for key initiatives across channels.
- Deep understanding of digital and new media.
- Lead creative development of innovative advertising, from concept to delivery.
- Develop ideas that will deploy across Amazon businesses globally.
- Own, develop and evangelize brand personality and purpose globally.
- Quickly develop concept mockups to visualize new ideas in context.
- Present ad concepts effectively to senior executives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of creative executive experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of professional experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience owning creative input, development and execution from concept to completion
- Experience working in a fast-paced work environment
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and influencing colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders
- Experience with a world-class advertising agency or internal corporate agency.
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results on creative projects, and history of establishing effective creative development processes.
- Relentless desire for innovation, balanced with business and user interaction priorities.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Santa Monica
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $167,700.00 - $226,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon’s global cross channel, cross category marketing team (XCM), is looking for a Creative Director – Art Director to guide the development of Amazon’s brand look and feel, and create fully integrated ideas across channels.
The ideal candidate has a passion for doing world class work, and is a talented and passionate art director that thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, with a taste for the peculiar. At Amazon, there is a lot of growth opportunity, and this role includes opportunities to produce global work across regions. XCM Creative Directors are hands on; a combination of creative doer, conceptual powerhouse and team leader. We’re looking for someone with strong strategic knowledge, who can make intentional choices, and is excited to tackle new creative challenges every day.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop, inspire and build the Global Mass Advertising team within Amazon's internal agency to deliver creative breakthrough campaigns.
- Establish and foster a culture that enables world-class creative development.
- Effectively develop cross functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop ad strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions.
- Hands on creative development for key initiatives across channels.
- Deep understanding of digital and new media.
- Lead creative development of innovative advertising, from concept to delivery.
- Develop ideas that will deploy across Amazon businesses globally.
- Own, develop and evangelize brand personality and purpose globally.
- Quickly develop concept mockups to visualize new ideas in context.
- Present ad concepts effectively to senior executives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of creative executive experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of professional experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience owning creative input, development and execution from concept to completion
- Experience working in a fast-paced work environment
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and influencing colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders
- Experience with a world-class advertising agency or internal corporate agency.
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results on creative projects, and history of establishing effective creative development processes.
- Relentless desire for innovation, balanced with business and user interaction priorities.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Santa Monica
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $167,700.00 - $226,900.00 USD annually
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Check your job title against the O*NET occupation profile for your creative discipline. USCIS requires the role to routinely require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, broad creative titles without a defined degree requirement are the most common RFE trigger.
Build a portfolio that documents degree alignment
Your portfolio should connect your creative work directly to your degree field. UX designers with computer science degrees, art directors with fine arts credentials, USCIS looks for a logical nexus, so label projects to reflect that disciplinary grounding explicitly.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify creative employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles matching your discipline. Past LCA filings signal an established sponsorship process, which reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-petition due to unfamiliarity with the costs or timeline.
Negotiate offer timing around the lottery window
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Secure your offer and complete premium processing paperwork before February so your employer can file during the registration window without rushing the LCA certification with DOL.
Confirm the employer will cover mandatory fees
USCIS prohibits employers from passing certain H-1B filing fees to you. Get written confirmation in your offer letter that the employer is covering I-129 filing and ACWIA training fees, this is especially common to overlook at smaller creative agencies.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer
Pull the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage level your employer certified on the LCA, or your petition will be denied.
H-1B Visa Creative: Frequently Asked Questions
Do creative jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Creative roles qualify when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific related field as a normal minimum. Roles like UX designer, art director, brand strategist, and content strategist commonly meet this standard. Generalist titles such as 'creative' or 'designer' without a defined degree requirement are harder to support and frequently draw RFEs from USCIS. Your employer's job description language matters as much as your credentials.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for creative roles?
Agencies, in-house creative teams at tech companies, media brands, and consulting firms with design practices are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for creative professionals. Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in creative occupations, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
What degree do I need for an H-1B in a creative role?
USCIS requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a field directly related to the job. For UX roles that might be human-computer interaction, cognitive science, or computer science. For brand or content roles it could be marketing, communications, or journalism. A fine arts degree supports art direction or visual design. A degree in an unrelated field weakens the petition even if you have years of professional experience in the creative field.
Can a small creative agency sponsor my H-1B?
Yes, there's no minimum company size for H-1B sponsorship. Small agencies can file, but they face more USCIS scrutiny on financial ability to pay the prevailing wage and on whether the role truly requires a specialized degree. Agencies that have sponsored before are better positioned to handle RFEs. If you're evaluating a small agency, ask whether they've sponsored H-1B employees previously and whether they work with an immigration attorney.
What happens to my H-1B if I switch creative employers?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through a process called H-1B portability under AC21, which lets you start working for the new employer as soon as they file the transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer files a fresh I-129 petition, and your new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation. You don't re-enter the lottery. Gaps between employment are generally limited to a 60-day grace period.