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Motion Designer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design, animation, or a closely related field. Employers file your H-1B petition with USCIS, and the 85,000-cap lottery runs each April for October 1 start dates. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and nonprofits, can file year-round.
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The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning leads the development, optimization, and large-scale deployment of motion planning architectures for fleet-wide AMR navigation. This position focuses on high-performance optimization, AI-driven behavioral planning, fail-safe recovery strategies, and large-scale robotic coordination. The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning designs and refines graph search, optimization-based planners, and reinforcement learning-based motion strategies while ensuring seamless integration with perception and real-time control.
Responsibilities
- Architect scalable motion planning frameworks for fleet-level AMR deployments.
- Develop and refine AI-driven motion planning (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, deep MPC).
- Implement real-time model predictive planners using CasADi, ACADOS, and convex/non-convex solvers.
- Design and implement advanced fail-safe motion planning strategies, including autonomous re-routing, recovery-based motion primitives, and redundant planning checks.
- Enhance multi-agent coordination strategies for large-scale robotic path planning and collision avoidance.
- Decompose complex behaviors into modular, reusable tree structures.
- Integrate graph-based, hierarchical, and predictive planning models for decision-making.
- Deploy AI-based planning models (e.g., learning-based cost functions, uncertainty-aware planners).
- Conduct large-scale simulation and on-robot validation to assess real-time system performance.
- Optimize cost-aware, energy-efficient, and high-speed trajectory planning for AMRs.
- Ensure robust software development, CI/CD implementation, and fault-tolerant motion control strategies.
- Lead cross-functional collaborations and mentor junior engineers in robotics motion planning.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Master's Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, required
- PhD in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, preferred
Experience:
- 1 year as a Robotics Engineer II - Motion Planning or equivalent experience, preferred
- 4 years of experience in robotics motion planning, AI-driven decision models, or multi-agent autonomy.
Computer Skills:
- Expertise in motion planning algorithms (Hybrid A, RRT, ILQR, AI-driven planning). Upon Hire, required
- Experience with CasADi, ACADOS, convex/non-convex optimization solvers. Upon Hire, required
- Advanced proficiency in C++/Python, ROS2, and high-performance robotic software development. Upon Hire, required
- Strong foundation in multi-agent fleet planning, reinforcement learning-based decision-making, and real-time control. Upon Hire, required
Additional Requirements:
- Proven leadership in large-scale robotic motion planning. Upon Hire, required
- Strong research background with experience in industry robotics advancements. Upon Hire, required
- Experience deploying robotic systems in real-world industrial or logistics environments. Upon Hire, preferred
- Experience designing Behavior Trees (BTs) for high-level decision-making in autonomous systems. Upon Hire, preferred
- Understanding of perception integration for planning in dynamic environments. Upon Hire, required
- Strong mathematical foundation in optimization, graph theory, and control systems. Upon Hire, required
COMPETENCIES
- Collaboration and Communication - Vaux
- Execution and Ownership - Vaux
- Impact - Vaux
- Technical Leadership - Vaux
- Technical Skills - Vaux
OTHER DETAILS
Work Hours:
- Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional (25%-50%) Potential testing and data collection at customer sites.
Compensation:
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
About us
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need — from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company continues to invest in purpose-built technology such as ArcBest View™, its digital logistics platform that brings quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience.
INTRODUCTION
The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning leads the development, optimization, and large-scale deployment of motion planning architectures for fleet-wide AMR navigation. This position focuses on high-performance optimization, AI-driven behavioral planning, fail-safe recovery strategies, and large-scale robotic coordination. The Robotics Engineer III - Motion Planning designs and refines graph search, optimization-based planners, and reinforcement learning-based motion strategies while ensuring seamless integration with perception and real-time control.
Responsibilities
- Architect scalable motion planning frameworks for fleet-level AMR deployments.
- Develop and refine AI-driven motion planning (reinforcement learning, imitation learning, deep MPC).
- Implement real-time model predictive planners using CasADi, ACADOS, and convex/non-convex solvers.
- Design and implement advanced fail-safe motion planning strategies, including autonomous re-routing, recovery-based motion primitives, and redundant planning checks.
- Enhance multi-agent coordination strategies for large-scale robotic path planning and collision avoidance.
- Decompose complex behaviors into modular, reusable tree structures.
- Integrate graph-based, hierarchical, and predictive planning models for decision-making.
- Deploy AI-based planning models (e.g., learning-based cost functions, uncertainty-aware planners).
- Conduct large-scale simulation and on-robot validation to assess real-time system performance.
- Optimize cost-aware, energy-efficient, and high-speed trajectory planning for AMRs.
- Ensure robust software development, CI/CD implementation, and fault-tolerant motion control strategies.
- Lead cross-functional collaborations and mentor junior engineers in robotics motion planning.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Master's Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, required
- PhD in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, preferred
Experience:
- 1 year as a Robotics Engineer II - Motion Planning or equivalent experience, preferred
- 4 years of experience in robotics motion planning, AI-driven decision models, or multi-agent autonomy.
Computer Skills:
- Expertise in motion planning algorithms (Hybrid A, RRT, ILQR, AI-driven planning). Upon Hire, required
- Experience with CasADi, ACADOS, convex/non-convex optimization solvers. Upon Hire, required
- Advanced proficiency in C++/Python, ROS2, and high-performance robotic software development. Upon Hire, required
- Strong foundation in multi-agent fleet planning, reinforcement learning-based decision-making, and real-time control. Upon Hire, required
Additional Requirements:
- Proven leadership in large-scale robotic motion planning. Upon Hire, required
- Strong research background with experience in industry robotics advancements. Upon Hire, required
- Experience deploying robotic systems in real-world industrial or logistics environments. Upon Hire, preferred
- Experience designing Behavior Trees (BTs) for high-level decision-making in autonomous systems. Upon Hire, preferred
- Understanding of perception integration for planning in dynamic environments. Upon Hire, required
- Strong mathematical foundation in optimization, graph theory, and control systems. Upon Hire, required
COMPETENCIES
- Collaboration and Communication - Vaux
- Execution and Ownership - Vaux
- Impact - Vaux
- Technical Leadership - Vaux
- Technical Skills - Vaux
OTHER DETAILS
Work Hours:
- Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional (25%-50%) Potential testing and data collection at customer sites.
Compensation:
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
About us
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with 14,000 employees across 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, using its technology, expertise and scale to connect shippers with the solutions they need — from ground, air and ocean transportation to fully managed supply chains. ArcBest has a long history of innovation that is enriched by deep customer relationships. With a commitment to helping customers navigate supply chain challenges now and in the future, the company continues to invest in purpose-built technology such as ArcBest View™, its digital logistics platform that brings quoting, booking, shipment visibility and reporting into one connected experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Motion Designer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Motion Designer role. A degree in graphic design, visual communications, or digital media is strong. Fine arts alone can trigger a Request for Evidence if the job description doesn't explicitly require design theory.
Build a reel that signals technical software depth
Employers filing H-1B petitions must justify a specialty occupation claim. Showcase proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D, or Houdini prominently. Generalist portfolios make the degree-to-role connection harder for USCIS to accept without additional documentation.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Motion Designer roles in university marketing departments or museum digital teams qualify, giving you a filing window any time of year.
Check the prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level 1 through Level 4 wages for Motion Designer roles by metro area before you accept an offer or begin the LCA process.
Search Migrate Mate for employers with H-1B filing history
Not every creative agency or studio sponsors H-1B visas. Migrate Mate filters Motion Designer jobs by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated the process for roles like yours.
Understand the LCA timeline before your OPT expires
Your employer must get the Labor Condition Application certified by DOL before USCIS accepts the I-129 petition. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, but factor this into your OPT expiration date to avoid gaps in your work authorization.
H-1B Visa Motion Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Motion Designer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in graphic design, animation, visual communications, or a closely related field. The degree requirement must be tied to the specific duties, not just listed as a preference. Roles at agencies where any creative background is accepted can face scrutiny from USCIS, so the job description wording matters significantly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Motion Designers?
In-house creative teams at technology companies, media networks, advertising agencies, and entertainment studios are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Motion Designers. Cap-exempt organizations like universities and nonprofits also hire for these roles and can file outside the lottery window. You can find employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history for Motion Designer roles on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch Motion Designer jobs?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the current employer. You can start the new role as soon as USCIS receives the petition, under portability rules, without waiting for approval. The new LCA must reflect the prevailing wage for the Motion Designer role at the new location, which may differ from your original position.
Can freelance or contract Motion Designer work count toward my H-1B?
H-1B status requires an employer-employee relationship, so pure freelance work does not qualify. Short-term contract placements through a staffing agency can work if the agency is the H-1B petitioner and controls the terms of employment. Self-employed or independent contractor arrangements are not compatible with H-1B status and could jeopardize your authorization.
Does a fine arts degree support an H-1B petition for a Motion Designer role?
It can, but it requires a stronger showing from your employer. USCIS looks for a direct connection between the degree field and the specific duties of the role. A fine arts degree paired with a job description focused on digital animation, compositing, or motion graphics is more defensible than one listing broad creative responsibilities. Additional coursework in design software or digital media strengthens the petition.