OPT Creative Producer Jobs
Creative Producer jobs on OPT require an employer willing to file an H-1B visa or sponsor long-term, so targeting studios, agencies, and media companies with a sponsorship track record matters. Your OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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- The pay range is $58,100.00 - $104,600.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
INTRODUCTION
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
Target Creative is the in-house creative agency dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable brands to life. Whether through design, marketing, brand work, content creation, or digital experiences, we are the driving force behind delivering Target’s dynamic, inventive, and unmistakable storytelling to millions of guests. Operating as one integrated team, we partner across the enterprise to create meaningful experiences that inspire, engage, and drive business results.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Creative Producer, you will lead integrated, multi-channel content production across photography, video, motion, social, digital content, 3D, and emerging production workflows. You will independently manage projects of moderate complexity while partnering with senior producers on larger, more complex initiatives. You will manage projects from concept through final delivery, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality assets are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business and brand objectives.
You will partner closely with Creative, Marketing, Digital, Stores, Merchandising, Business Affairs, Legal, and external production and agency partners to coordinate production activities, manage project timelines, support vendor and resource management, and facilitate efficient execution across multiple channels and platforms.
You will bring strong production expertise, organizational skills, and business acumen to navigate competing priorities, solve problems, and support successful project delivery. As part of the production team, you will contribute to process improvements, operational consistency, and the adoption of evolving production tools and workflows.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in creative production, content production, photography, video, motion, digital, ecommerce, or related production environments
- Experience supporting integrated, multi-channel creative production from concept through final delivery
- Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of production workflows, studio operations, asset management, and post-production processes
- Experience supporting production budgets, estimates, vendors, talent, or external creative partners
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate across teams, and drive projects forward
- Ability to solve problems, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively through ambiguity
- Familiarity with production technologies, workflow tools, and enterprise systems
- Flexible to travel as business needs require
This role requires you to regularly report and perform job duties onsite at our Winter Street Studio location in Minneapolis.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is: 08/13/2026
COMPENSATION
- The pay range is $58,100.00 - $104,600.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
INTRODUCTION
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
Target Creative is the in-house creative agency dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable brands to life. Whether through design, marketing, brand work, content creation, or digital experiences, we are the driving force behind delivering Target’s dynamic, inventive, and unmistakable storytelling to millions of guests. Operating as one integrated team, we partner across the enterprise to create meaningful experiences that inspire, engage, and drive business results.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Creative Producer, you will lead integrated, multi-channel content production across photography, video, motion, social, digital content, 3D, and emerging production workflows. You will independently manage projects of moderate complexity while partnering with senior producers on larger, more complex initiatives. You will manage projects from concept through final delivery, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality assets are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business and brand objectives.
You will partner closely with Creative, Marketing, Digital, Stores, Merchandising, Business Affairs, Legal, and external production and agency partners to coordinate production activities, manage project timelines, support vendor and resource management, and facilitate efficient execution across multiple channels and platforms.
You will bring strong production expertise, organizational skills, and business acumen to navigate competing priorities, solve problems, and support successful project delivery. As part of the production team, you will contribute to process improvements, operational consistency, and the adoption of evolving production tools and workflows.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in creative production, content production, photography, video, motion, digital, ecommerce, or related production environments
- Experience supporting integrated, multi-channel creative production from concept through final delivery
- Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of production workflows, studio operations, asset management, and post-production processes
- Experience supporting production budgets, estimates, vendors, talent, or external creative partners
- Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate across teams, and drive projects forward
- Ability to solve problems, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively through ambiguity
- Familiarity with production technologies, workflow tools, and enterprise systems
- Flexible to travel as business needs require
This role requires you to regularly report and perform job duties onsite at our Winter Street Studio location in Minneapolis.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is: 08/13/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Creative Producer
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation
Creative Producer roles require a specific background in film production, communications, or media. Lead your application materials with your degree field and how it directly maps to the production responsibilities in the job description.
Target employers with H-1B filing history
Production companies, advertising agencies, and streaming platforms that have sponsored H-1B visas before are your strongest leads. Past sponsorship behavior is the most reliable indicator that an employer will do it again for the right candidate.
Track your OPT end date from day one
Creative Producer hiring timelines can stretch three to six months. Know exactly when your OPT expires so you can communicate timing clearly to employers and avoid accepting a role that starts after your authorization lapses.
Raise sponsorship after you have an offer
Bring up visa sponsorship only after the employer has expressed strong interest or extended an offer. Raising it too early shifts the conversation away from your creative capabilities before you have had the chance to demonstrate your value.
Build a portfolio that removes hiring risk
Employers weigh sponsorship costs against candidate strength. A portfolio showing end-to-end production ownership, including budgets managed, timelines hit, and deliverables shipped, makes the sponsorship conversation easier because it reduces perceived risk.
Understand STEM OPT eligibility for your degree
If your degree in a qualifying STEM field supported your Creative Producer work, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO early, since this significantly extends the window for an employer to file your H-1B.
Creative Producer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Creative Producer on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. A Creative Producer position supported by a degree in film production, media studies, communications, or a related discipline qualifies as authorized OPT employment. You need to report the job to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
Do Creative Producer jobs typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it varies significantly by employer. Large production companies, advertising agencies, and streaming platforms are more likely to sponsor than small independent studios. Migrate Mate filters for employers with sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have actually filed H-1B petitions for similar roles rather than guessing.
Does a Creative Producer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires documentation showing the role demands a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Generic job descriptions that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create problems. Employers should work with immigration counsel to draft job descriptions that establish the specialty occupation requirement clearly before filing.
Am I eligible for a STEM OPT extension as a Creative Producer?
Possibly. Eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. If your degree is in a field that appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, such as information technology or certain communications and media programs, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How should I handle the OPT expiration timeline when interviewing for Creative Producer roles?
Be transparent once you have a strong offer on the table. Know your exact OPT end date and any extension deadline before your first conversation. If the production cycle or start date would push past your authorization window, discuss it directly. Employers who are serious about sponsorship will want to plan around your timeline, not discover it late in the process.