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Art Director roles qualify for OPT work authorization when tied to a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or a related field. Most positions are full-time and STEM-adjacent enough to pair well with design-focused programs, though standard OPT gives you 12 months to secure sponsorship.
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Momentum
Job Function:
Creative
Job Subfunction:
Art Direction
Job Description:
// ABOUT US – MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE
Momentum is an experiential agency with a simple belief: it’s what brands do that matters. To bring that idea to life, we help brands deeply understand their customers and launch experiences that get the world to see them in a new way.
// WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Creative thinker with an emphasis on visual expression. Superior comping skills. Able to create layouts and compositions based on existing design parameters. Not client facing. Works under limited direction of ACD or higher. Expected to generate over-arching creative ideas, as well as to round out campaigns originated by other teams. Begins to participate in shoots, edits and builds.
// HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES):
- Responsible for concepting with the integrated team to deliver the best, most innovative creative ideas while maintaining a cohesive brand voice/identity.
- Supporting of concepts and layouts with clear rationale.
- Collaborate with team and offer innovative ideas for creative briefs and strategy.
- Track multiple parallel deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
- Successful execution of activations within established budgets and timeframe and on strategy.
- Partners successfully with other creatives and across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Presents work internally.
- Actively participates/contributes to brainstorms.
- Stay abreast of industry and technology trends.
- Articulates vision, idea, objectives to vendor.
- Attends on-site visits and shoots as needed to ensure the vision come to life.
- Mentors more junior team members.
- Supporting Momentum’s values.
- All other duties as required.
// HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS):
- College degree with focus in Art Direction
- 3+ year of experience (Shopper a plus, not required)
- Innovative concepting skills and great presentation skills
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
- Natural communicator with strong visual and verbal presentation skills
- Positive attitude, genuine team player and a self-starter and go-getter attitude
The salary range for this position is between $55,000 to $75,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice
For US Job Seekers:
It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
Agency:
Momentum
Job Function:
Creative
Job Subfunction:
Art Direction
Job Description:
// ABOUT US – MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE
Momentum is an experiential agency with a simple belief: it’s what brands do that matters. To bring that idea to life, we help brands deeply understand their customers and launch experiences that get the world to see them in a new way.
// WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Creative thinker with an emphasis on visual expression. Superior comping skills. Able to create layouts and compositions based on existing design parameters. Not client facing. Works under limited direction of ACD or higher. Expected to generate over-arching creative ideas, as well as to round out campaigns originated by other teams. Begins to participate in shoots, edits and builds.
// HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES):
- Responsible for concepting with the integrated team to deliver the best, most innovative creative ideas while maintaining a cohesive brand voice/identity.
- Supporting of concepts and layouts with clear rationale.
- Collaborate with team and offer innovative ideas for creative briefs and strategy.
- Track multiple parallel deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
- Successful execution of activations within established budgets and timeframe and on strategy.
- Partners successfully with other creatives and across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Presents work internally.
- Actively participates/contributes to brainstorms.
- Stay abreast of industry and technology trends.
- Articulates vision, idea, objectives to vendor.
- Attends on-site visits and shoots as needed to ensure the vision come to life.
- Mentors more junior team members.
- Supporting Momentum’s values.
- All other duties as required.
// HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS):
- College degree with focus in Art Direction
- 3+ year of experience (Shopper a plus, not required)
- Innovative concepting skills and great presentation skills
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
- Natural communicator with strong visual and verbal presentation skills
- Positive attitude, genuine team player and a self-starter and go-getter attitude
The salary range for this position is between $55,000 to $75,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice
For US Job Seekers:
It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Art Director
Target agencies with established visa programs
Large creative agencies and in-house brand teams at Fortune 500 companies sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than boutique studios. Search by employer size and look for companies with a track record of retaining international creative talent.
Lead with your degree-to-role connection
Consular officers and USCIS reviewers need to see how your degree supports your Art Director title. Make the link explicit in your portfolio bio and resume: design degree, creative leadership experience, and a role requiring that specific expertise.
Apply early in your OPT window
H-1B cap season opens in March for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October, you need a job offer in hand by early spring. Start applications at least six months before your OPT end date to stay on schedule.
Frame yourself as a creative decision-maker, not an executor
Art Director is a specialty occupation because it requires conceptual and strategic judgment, not just production skills. Your portfolio and interviews should emphasize creative direction, team leadership, and campaign ownership rather than hands-on design execution alone.
Prioritize employers who have sponsored before
Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest predictor of future willingness. Look for employers who have filed H-1B petitions for creative roles in prior years. Companies with no sponsorship history are unlikely to start the process for a new hire.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly roles
Migrate Mate surfaces Art Director openings specifically filtered for visa sponsorship and OPT compatibility. Browsing there saves time by removing roles where sponsorship is explicitly ruled out, so your applications go to employers already open to it.
Art Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Art Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Art Director generally qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, visual communications, or a closely related field. The key is that your employer's job description must specify a degree requirement, not just list it as preferred. Roles framed purely around production work without a degree requirement can face challenges during USCIS review.
Can I work as an Art Director on OPT with a degree in a non-design field?
It depends on how closely your degree relates to the Art Director role. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your major area of study. A communications or marketing degree can support an Art Director role in some cases, but the connection needs to be clear and defensible. A degree in an unrelated field like biology or accounting would likely not satisfy the OPT relatedness requirement for a creative leadership position.
How do I find Art Director jobs that offer OPT and H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. The platform filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you can identify Art Director roles at employers who are open to OPT candidates and willing to sponsor H-1B visas down the line. Applying through Migrate Mate removes the guesswork of figuring out which companies will consider international candidates before you invest time in the application process.
Does freelance or contract Art Director work count toward my OPT?
Self-employment is permitted on OPT under specific conditions. You must be working in a role directly related to your degree, and you need to be able to document the work clearly for your DSO. Contract Art Director work through an agency or studio is generally more straightforward to document than fully independent freelancing. Either way, you cannot work more than 20 hours per week during pre-completion OPT, and full-time work is required during post-completion OPT.
What happens to my OPT status if my Art Director role ends before I secure H-1B sponsorship?
You have a 60-day grace period after your authorized employment ends during post-completion OPT. During that window, you cannot work, but you can search for a new position. If you secure another qualifying Art Director role within 60 days, your OPT remains valid for the remainder of the original authorization period. If you cannot find a new role within the grace period, you must leave the U.S. or change to another valid immigration status.