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Motion Designer roles qualify as H-1B 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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About Saylor
Saylor is an entertainment-led creative agency built for brands that want to earn attention, not interrupt it. Founded by former Netflix and Disney marketers, we exist at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and strategy, bringing the sensibility of entertainment to brands ready to act less like advertisers and more like creators.
Saylor exists to help brands become the show - not the ad break. We watched agencies keep making ads in a world where people want to be entertained. We started Saylor to change that: To help brands act like creators, not corporations. To think like publishers, not advertisers. To stop chasing attention, and start earning it.
We’re a tight‐knit crew who collaborate without ego, stay curious, and always show up for one another. We foster a supportive space where diverse perspectives are celebrated, hierarchy never blocks great ideas, and everyone is empowered to jump in, solve problems, and push creative boundaries together.
Position Overview
Saylor seeks a sharp, energetic Motion Designer to execute high-impact creative projects with a focus on social-first storytelling. In this role, you will create dynamic motion content that elevates existing assets and brings polish to the brand’s visual system. You will work closely with Saylor’s Art Director to manage the day-to-day needs of specific agency clients, translating marketing objectives into eye-catching, platform-native formats.
The Motion Designer will work across social platforms, art styles, and a diverse set of client needs. We are looking for a passionate creator who can communicate effectively and foster a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have exceptional social/editorial instincts, a strong sense of trending formats, and the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
About You
You are a visionary who is just as comfortable in the trenches of execution as you are leading a high-level pitch. You have a deep respect for legacy brands and possess the unique ability to honor their history while evolving their visual language for a social-first world. You’re a natural leader who can look at a content library and see a thousand new ways to make them feel premium and fresh. You thrive on the "why" behind the design, ensuring every visual choice is rooted in strategy and brand identity.
You are a champion of radical collaboration, finding joy in uplifting the ideas of your teammates and mentoring talent. Flexibility and a positive attitude come naturally to you, and you create open and symbiotic environments conducive to generating ideas without ego. You feel secure talking with clients about their vision and offering creative solutions that make them want to come back for more best-in-class campaigns.
Location and Salary
This is an hourly, contracted role with an hourly range of $35-$75, depending on experience. You can expect to work 30 hours per week. This contract will end at the end of December 2026, with the possibility of extension into 2027. The ability to come into our Echo Park (Los Angeles) office twice weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Execute the motion design process from concept to completion in tandem with the Art Director.
- Create dynamic, social-first motion content that breathes new life into existing brand assets.
- Develop and implement visual elements across various social media platforms.
- Translate marketing objectives into clear, eye-catching creative executions.
- Stay on the pulse of industry trends and integrate new motion technologies and platform-native formats into your workflow.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure all materials are visually engaging and on-brand.
- Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute fresh, trending references to uplevel the team’s creative acumen.
- Work closely with the Social Art Director to verify that design specifications are met and client visions are brought to life with high creative standards.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception through final delivery.
- Maintain organized project files and templates to facilitate efficient collaboration with other editors and designers.
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of motion design experience within a creative agency or fast-paced, high-volume studio environment.
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Experience with 3D programs (Cinema 4D, Blender, etc.) is highly preferred.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a broad range of creative projects: 2D/3D motion graphics, typography, and social-first video formats.
- Exceptional eye for visual composition, branding, color theory, and motion best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to create "platform-native" content that feels at home on TikTok, Reels, and beyond.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to concept and execute quickly without sacrificing visual polish.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Honed ability to give and receive constructive criticism to ensure the best possible creative output.
- Deep understanding of how audiences consume social media video and motion content in the current cultural climate.
Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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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.
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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.
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