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H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship opens a direct path for Singaporean creative professionals to work in the U.S. without a lottery. The 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application goes straight to the consulate, so timelines are faster and more predictable than the standard H-1B visa route.
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Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Company
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.
As the Director of Creative Development & Strategy, you will lead the creative vision for the Topps brand, overseeing the development of campaigns, brand narratives, and visual identity across platforms. This strategic role combines brand storytelling, creative leadership, and cross-functional partnership to drive brand resonance, cultural relevance, and collector engagement. This position will be responsible for handling a wide variety of duties, which include, but are not limited to the ones listed below.
You will:
- Define and drive the long-term creative strategy for the Topps brand, balancing legacy with innovation.
- Produce world-class work creative across digital, print, social, and content.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Brand teams to ensure creative execution aligns with business goals and collector insights.
- Develop campaign platforms and storytelling strategies for major product launches, partnerships, and brand initiatives.
- Guide creative development for licensed properties across sports, entertainment, and pop culture.
- Champion creative experimentation and innovation—pushing the brand into new visual and cultural territory.
- Present concepts to executive leadership and licensing partners with clarity, inspiration, and strategic rationale.
- Maintain brand consistency and creative excellence across all consumer touchpoints.
- Build and mentor a high-performing creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration, feedback, and growth.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 10+ years of creative leadership experience in brand, agency, or entertainment environments, with a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and impactful creative work.
- Deep understanding of brand identity, narrative development, and integrated campaign strategy.
- Proven success leading and inspiring creative teams across multiple disciplines (design, copy, content).
- Expertise in working with licensed brands and navigating partner approval processes (experience in sports or entertainment licensing is a plus).
- Strong visual sensibility and storytelling skills, with experience across digital, print, packaging, and social.
- Comfortable leading strategic presentations and creative reviews with senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Experience managing external creative partners, agencies, and freelancers.
- Passion for culture, fandom, and collectibles—a deep appreciation of what makes brands meaningful to consumers.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values innovation and experimentation.
WHY JOIN US
At Topps, you'll be part of a creative-forward team reshaping one of the most storied brands in sports and entertainment. Backed by Fanatics, we're scaling a creative vision that honors the past while building the future. We are committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative workplace where your ideas—and your design—can make an impact.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
About us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Company
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.
As the Director of Creative Development & Strategy, you will lead the creative vision for the Topps brand, overseeing the development of campaigns, brand narratives, and visual identity across platforms. This strategic role combines brand storytelling, creative leadership, and cross-functional partnership to drive brand resonance, cultural relevance, and collector engagement. This position will be responsible for handling a wide variety of duties, which include, but are not limited to the ones listed below.
You will:
- Define and drive the long-term creative strategy for the Topps brand, balancing legacy with innovation.
- Produce world-class work creative across digital, print, social, and content.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Brand teams to ensure creative execution aligns with business goals and collector insights.
- Develop campaign platforms and storytelling strategies for major product launches, partnerships, and brand initiatives.
- Guide creative development for licensed properties across sports, entertainment, and pop culture.
- Champion creative experimentation and innovation—pushing the brand into new visual and cultural territory.
- Present concepts to executive leadership and licensing partners with clarity, inspiration, and strategic rationale.
- Maintain brand consistency and creative excellence across all consumer touchpoints.
- Build and mentor a high-performing creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration, feedback, and growth.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 10+ years of creative leadership experience in brand, agency, or entertainment environments, with a strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and impactful creative work.
- Deep understanding of brand identity, narrative development, and integrated campaign strategy.
- Proven success leading and inspiring creative teams across multiple disciplines (design, copy, content).
- Expertise in working with licensed brands and navigating partner approval processes (experience in sports or entertainment licensing is a plus).
- Strong visual sensibility and storytelling skills, with experience across digital, print, packaging, and social.
- Comfortable leading strategic presentations and creative reviews with senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Experience managing external creative partners, agencies, and freelancers.
- Passion for culture, fandom, and collectibles—a deep appreciation of what makes brands meaningful to consumers.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values innovation and experimentation.
WHY JOIN US
At Topps, you'll be part of a creative-forward team reshaping one of the most storied brands in sports and entertainment. Backed by Fanatics, we're scaling a creative vision that honors the past while building the future. We are committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative workplace where your ideas—and your design—can make an impact.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
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Verify your creative role qualifies
The H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation, meaning your creative role must demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Graphic design, UX, art direction, and copywriting qualify when the employer's job description specifies degree requirements explicitly.
Build a portfolio showing U.S. market expertise
U.S. creative employers reviewing H-1B1 visa candidates want proof your work translates to American audiences. Include campaigns or projects with measurable outcomes, not just aesthetic samples, to differentiate yourself from locally available candidates.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter creative roles by employers with documented H-1B1 Singapore filing history, so you're applying to companies already set up to sponsor rather than educating hiring managers about a visa they've never processed.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your creative role and location. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to avoid delays at the LCA stage.
Request consulate processing over change of status
If you're already in the U.S. on another visa, the H-1B1 visa can be obtained at a consulate in Singapore rather than through USCIS change-of-status. Consulate processing is often faster for H-1B1 applicants and avoids the premium processing fees that change-of-status filers pay.
Prepare your specialty occupation evidence before interviews
Gather your degree certificates, transcripts, and a letter from your current or past employer linking your creative duties to your field of study. Consular officers routinely probe this connection for creative roles, where the degree-to-job relationship isn't always obvious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do creative roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, but the employer's job description must specify that a bachelor's degree in a directly related field is a minimum requirement, not just preferred. Creative titles like UX designer, art director, creative strategist, and technical writer typically qualify. General roles listed as open to any degree do not, regardless of what the work actually involves.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for creative professionals?
The H-1B1 visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a cap of 5,400 that has never been exhausted. Creative professionals on H-1B1 apply directly at the consulate, which makes timelines faster and more predictable. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, so it's not a direct stepping stone to a green card the way H-1B can be.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Singapore visas for creative roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented H-1B1 Singapore filing history, so you can focus on companies already familiar with the process rather than those encountering it for the first time. Most creative employers who sponsor H-1B1 workers are mid-size to large firms in tech, media, advertising, and e-commerce.
Can my employer file the H-1B1 without a U.S. immigration attorney?
The H-1B1 visa process doesn't require USCIS petition filing, which reduces complexity compared to H-1B. Your employer still needs to complete and certify a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and prepare supporting documentation. Many employers without dedicated immigration counsel work with a filing service to handle this step accurately.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my creative role changes significantly after I start?
If your duties shift enough that your role no longer qualifies as a specialty occupation in the same field, your H-1B1 visa status is at risk. Your employer must file a new LCA and amended documentation to reflect the material change. Promotions that keep you in a degree-requiring creative function are generally fine without refiling.