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California is one of the most active states for creative visa sponsorship, with major employers in entertainment, tech, and advertising concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Studios like Disney, Netflix, and DreamWorks regularly sponsor international talent in design, animation, and content production roles alongside Bay Area technology companies hiring UX and brand creatives.
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This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The application window will be open until at least April 23, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate advisory, or 6 years of experience with an advanced degree.
- 4 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA degree.
- 2 years of experience in advertising, consultative sales, business development, or a digital media environment.
- 2 years of experience creating complex data sets, data modeling, and reporting.
- 2 years of experience in people management.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Manager of Search Creatives and Formats, you will lead a team to drive global sales strategy and commercialization of our current and new search ad Formats and Creatives, including how these will evolve with AI-first Search. You will work closely with Product Managers, Product Go-To-Market teams, Search and other cross-functional partners to ensure our strategy is driving maximum Return on Investment (ROI) for advertisers today, setting them up for success in the future, and meeting the needs of our users.
You will be responsible for understanding how our Search Creatives and Formats are used globally and what capabilities are needed to meet customer needs. You will work in close collaboration with our partners in-region to understand the specific needs of our customers and account teams around the world. You will lead with a global perspective while assisting regional teams to navigate the specific in-country needs of their clients. With that insight and your demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, you will influence the future of Search Formats and Creatives and align global teams on common priorities.
You will be expected to effectively navigate ambiguity, courageously advocate for advertisers’ needs even when in opposition to competing priorities, and concisely communicate to senior executives. You will lead without authority and effectively influence a wide range of stakeholders across functions. To do so, you must have deep knowledge of customer needs and our ads product suite in addition to stellar communication and execution skills.
The Go-to-Market Operations (GtM) team ensures Google's complex and ever-evolving Ads business runs smoothly. We are instrumental in setting go-to-market strategy, and ensuring flawless execution and operations against the strategy. We have teams embedded in each of the major Ads business areas as well as global teams that work across the business areas. Team members are analytical and strategic, with a pragmatic sense of how to get things done.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $186,000-$270,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high-performing team of ICs and provide coaching and performance management.
- Lead development of go-to-market strategy for rapidly changing product and team spread across offices around the globe.
- Partner with sales, marketing and product management leads to develop goals/strategy for the business.
- Facilitate conversations about your products and business as well as the larger Consumer Search/Search Ads context in VP level conversations and in large executive forums.
- Negotiate and de-escalate when issues or roadblocks arise.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The application window will be open until at least April 23, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate advisory, or 6 years of experience with an advanced degree.
- 4 years of experience working with executive stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBA degree.
- 2 years of experience in advertising, consultative sales, business development, or a digital media environment.
- 2 years of experience creating complex data sets, data modeling, and reporting.
- 2 years of experience in people management.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Manager of Search Creatives and Formats, you will lead a team to drive global sales strategy and commercialization of our current and new search ad Formats and Creatives, including how these will evolve with AI-first Search. You will work closely with Product Managers, Product Go-To-Market teams, Search and other cross-functional partners to ensure our strategy is driving maximum Return on Investment (ROI) for advertisers today, setting them up for success in the future, and meeting the needs of our users.
You will be responsible for understanding how our Search Creatives and Formats are used globally and what capabilities are needed to meet customer needs. You will work in close collaboration with our partners in-region to understand the specific needs of our customers and account teams around the world. You will lead with a global perspective while assisting regional teams to navigate the specific in-country needs of their clients. With that insight and your demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, you will influence the future of Search Formats and Creatives and align global teams on common priorities.
You will be expected to effectively navigate ambiguity, courageously advocate for advertisers’ needs even when in opposition to competing priorities, and concisely communicate to senior executives. You will lead without authority and effectively influence a wide range of stakeholders across functions. To do so, you must have deep knowledge of customer needs and our ads product suite in addition to stellar communication and execution skills.
The Go-to-Market Operations (GtM) team ensures Google's complex and ever-evolving Ads business runs smoothly. We are instrumental in setting go-to-market strategy, and ensuring flawless execution and operations against the strategy. We have teams embedded in each of the major Ads business areas as well as global teams that work across the business areas. Team members are analytical and strategic, with a pragmatic sense of how to get things done.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $186,000-$270,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high-performing team of ICs and provide coaching and performance management.
- Lead development of go-to-market strategy for rapidly changing product and team spread across offices around the globe.
- Partner with sales, marketing and product management leads to develop goals/strategy for the business.
- Facilitate conversations about your products and business as well as the larger Consumer Search/Search Ads context in VP level conversations and in large executive forums.
- Negotiate and de-escalate when issues or roadblocks arise.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Which companies sponsor visas for creative roles in California?
Entertainment and technology companies drive most creative visa sponsorship in California. Disney, Netflix, DreamWorks Animation, Pixar, and Warner Bros. sponsor international talent in animation, design, and production roles. On the tech side, companies like Apple, Google, Meta, and Adobe regularly sponsor UX designers, motion graphics artists, and brand strategists. Advertising agencies with large California offices, including TBWA and BBDO, also have documented sponsorship histories.
Which visa types are most common for creative roles in California?
The H-1B is the most commonly used visa for creative professionals in California, covering roles like UX designer, art director, and motion graphics specialist when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. The O-1B is an alternative for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in the arts, film, or television. Australian citizens working in qualifying creative roles may also be eligible for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery.
Which cities in California have the most creative visa sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles concentrates the highest volume of creative sponsorship roles, particularly in film, television, animation, and advertising. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area offer strong opportunities in UX, product design, and brand creative within technology companies. San Diego has a smaller but active market, especially in gaming and interactive media. Remote-friendly creative roles sponsored by California-headquartered employers also appear frequently across these metropolitan areas.
How to find creative visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters creative roles in California by visa sponsorship availability, saving significant research time. You can browse positions across animation, design, UX, and content production from employers with documented sponsorship histories. Because California's creative industry is large, narrowing by city, role type, and visa category on Migrate Mate helps surface the most relevant opportunities for your specific background and status.
Are there any California-specific considerations for creative visa sponsorship?
California's entertainment industry unions, including SAG-AFTRA and the Animation Guild, cover many creative roles and can affect how positions are classified and what wages must be offered. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers in California must comply with Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements, which in Los Angeles and San Francisco tend to be higher than national averages given local cost of living. University programs at UCLA, USC, and CalArts also produce strong international alumni pipelines into sponsored creative roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored creative jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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