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Creative Director roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Singapore nationals skip the H-1B lottery entirely, face a rarely-filled annual cap of 5,400 slots, and apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Singapore.
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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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Align your portfolio to U.S. specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your Creative Director role to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Frame your portfolio and job description around discipline-specific creative leadership, not broad management, so the specialty occupation case holds up at the consulate.
Use O*NET to anchor your job classification
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Art Directors or Creative Directors before your employer drafts the job description. The SOC code you land on determines which prevailing wage tier applies and shapes how USCIS reads the specialty occupation requirement.
Search Migrate Mate for H-1B1-active employers by role
Filter by Creative Director roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore filing history. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which companies have actually sponsored this visa category, not just which ones say they do.
Target agencies and studios with established LCA workflows
Creative Director sponsorship stalls most often at the Labor Condition Application stage when employers have no prior DOL filing experience. Focus your outreach on advertising agencies, design studios, and media companies that have certified LCAs before, so the process doesn't start from scratch.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Creative Director roles in their metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and work location before negotiating compensation so you can confirm the offer meets the Level II or Level III threshold required for LCA certification.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter if your credential is non-U.S.
Singapore's three-year degree programs can raise consular questions about equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before your interview so your employer's H-1B1 visa petition doesn't stall over a documentation gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Creative Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires a specific bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or marketing. Generic creative leadership roles that accept any degree can fail the specialty occupation test at the consulate. Your employer should draft the job description to reflect the degree-specific nature of the work, not just seniority or management responsibilities.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for Creative Director roles?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely, which means a Creative Director from Singapore can secure sponsorship in a specific hiring cycle rather than waiting years for a lottery selection. The annual cap of 5,400 slots for Singapore nationals has historically gone unfilled. The trade-off is that the H-1B1 doesn't carry dual intent protections, so consular officers will assess nonimmigrant intent at each renewal.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Singapore visas for Creative Director roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify which companies have actually certified LCAs for Creative Director positions rather than relying on a company's stated sponsorship policy. Advertising agencies, global media companies, and in-house brand teams at technology firms are the most active sponsors in this category.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my Creative Director role changes significantly after I arrive?
A material change in job duties, reporting structure, or work location can trigger a new LCA requirement, which means your employer needs to file an amended petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Creative Director roles are particularly vulnerable to scope changes when agencies reorganize or consolidate creative teams. Document your original job description carefully and flag structural changes to your employer's HR team immediately.
Can I bring my family to the U.S. on H-1B1 Singapore dependent visas?
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 of H-1B1 Singapore holders are eligible for H-4 dependent status, which allows them to live in the United States. H-4 dependents are not automatically authorized to work, and unlike some H-4 holders in H-1B households, H-4 dependents of H-1B1 holders are not eligible for an H-4 Employment Authorization Document under current USCIS rules.