Artist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Artist visa sponsorship jobs in Florida span entertainment studios in Orlando, design agencies in Miami, and cultural institutions across Tampa and Fort Lauderdale. Major employers include Disney, Universal Creative, and Nickelodeon Studios, alongside a network of galleries, advertising agencies, and production companies actively hiring international creative talent.
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TelevisaUnivision’s Art & Design department is looking for a highly skilled Unreal Engine Artist / Developer to join our Augmented and Mixed Reality team supporting our Broadcast and Streaming News operations.
This is a creative and highly technical role focused on developing innovative real-time AR, VR, and virtual production solutions for both live and pre-recorded programming. The ideal candidate combines strong Unreal Engine development skills with a sophisticated understanding of design, visual storytelling, spatial composition, and broadcast production.
Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology, you will collaborate closely with artists, designers, producers, directors, and technical teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment.
You are a collaborative, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong understanding of scale, space, lighting, architecture, and visual realism. You enjoy building immersive environments and real-time graphics while finding creative and technical solutions to complex production challenges.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
- Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology and the Art & Design team to support multiple live and pre-recorded news programs.
- Take ownership of Unreal Engine projects from concept and development through implementation and on-air delivery.
- Design and develop innovative AR, VR, and real-time graphics solutions for daily programming, breaking news, and special events.
- Build, integrate, and optimize 3D environments, assets, animations, materials, and real-time graphics for broadcast.
- Work closely with producers, directors, designers, and other stakeholders to translate creative concepts into technically viable on-air experiences.
- Follow established brand, editorial, and technical standards while continuously exploring new creative and technological possibilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Unreal Engine, real-time rendering, tracking, camera systems, and virtual production workflows.
- Help develop and improve Unreal Engine workflows, tools, templates, and production pipelines.
- Optimize projects for performance, stability, and reliability in demanding live broadcast environments.
- Stay current with emerging Unreal Engine, AR/XR, virtual production, and real-time graphics technologies.
YOU HAVE:
- Advanced experience with Unreal Engine / Unreal Editor in professional production environments.
- Strong proficiency with Blueprints, Sequencer, Materials/Shaders, LiveLink, nDisplay, and DMX.
- Strong programming experience with C++ and Unreal Engine Blueprints, including the ability to write, maintain, debug, and optimize code.
- Experience developing real-time systems and interactive functionality within Unreal Engine.
- Understanding of technical areas such as rendering pipelines, physics, AI systems, procedural workflows, and networking/multiplayer concepts.
- Strong understanding of 3D environments, spatial design, architectural visualization, lighting, animation, materials, and look development.
- Experience working with live camera tracking, virtual cameras, data capture, and in-camera VFX (ICVFX).
- Experience creating data-driven visuals and real-time rendered graphics.
- Proven ability to optimize Unreal Engine projects and pipelines for live broadcast, virtual production, and linear content.
- Strong understanding of scale, perspective, composition, and spatial relationships when creating virtual environments.
- Ability to integrate architectural realism and logical spatial design into immersive virtual environments.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical partners, including producers, directors, and production managers.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
- A creative, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for emerging media and technology.
OUR BENEFITS:
At TelevisaUnivision, we prioritize the well-being of our team. Our benefits include:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness and employee support programs
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Life and other insurance coverage options
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
TelevisaUnivision’s Art & Design department is looking for a highly skilled Unreal Engine Artist / Developer to join our Augmented and Mixed Reality team supporting our Broadcast and Streaming News operations.
This is a creative and highly technical role focused on developing innovative real-time AR, VR, and virtual production solutions for both live and pre-recorded programming. The ideal candidate combines strong Unreal Engine development skills with a sophisticated understanding of design, visual storytelling, spatial composition, and broadcast production.
Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology, you will collaborate closely with artists, designers, producers, directors, and technical teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment.
You are a collaborative, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong understanding of scale, space, lighting, architecture, and visual realism. You enjoy building immersive environments and real-time graphics while finding creative and technical solutions to complex production challenges.
YOUR DAY-DAY:
- Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Graphics Technology and the Art & Design team to support multiple live and pre-recorded news programs.
- Take ownership of Unreal Engine projects from concept and development through implementation and on-air delivery.
- Design and develop innovative AR, VR, and real-time graphics solutions for daily programming, breaking news, and special events.
- Build, integrate, and optimize 3D environments, assets, animations, materials, and real-time graphics for broadcast.
- Work closely with producers, directors, designers, and other stakeholders to translate creative concepts into technically viable on-air experiences.
- Follow established brand, editorial, and technical standards while continuously exploring new creative and technological possibilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Unreal Engine, real-time rendering, tracking, camera systems, and virtual production workflows.
- Help develop and improve Unreal Engine workflows, tools, templates, and production pipelines.
- Optimize projects for performance, stability, and reliability in demanding live broadcast environments.
- Stay current with emerging Unreal Engine, AR/XR, virtual production, and real-time graphics technologies.
YOU HAVE:
- Advanced experience with Unreal Engine / Unreal Editor in professional production environments.
- Strong proficiency with Blueprints, Sequencer, Materials/Shaders, LiveLink, nDisplay, and DMX.
- Strong programming experience with C++ and Unreal Engine Blueprints, including the ability to write, maintain, debug, and optimize code.
- Experience developing real-time systems and interactive functionality within Unreal Engine.
- Understanding of technical areas such as rendering pipelines, physics, AI systems, procedural workflows, and networking/multiplayer concepts.
- Strong understanding of 3D environments, spatial design, architectural visualization, lighting, animation, materials, and look development.
- Experience working with live camera tracking, virtual cameras, data capture, and in-camera VFX (ICVFX).
- Experience creating data-driven visuals and real-time rendered graphics.
- Proven ability to optimize Unreal Engine projects and pipelines for live broadcast, virtual production, and linear content.
- Strong understanding of scale, perspective, composition, and spatial relationships when creating virtual environments.
- Ability to integrate architectural realism and logical spatial design into immersive virtual environments.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical partners, including producers, directors, and production managers.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
- A creative, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for emerging media and technology.
OUR BENEFITS:
At TelevisaUnivision, we prioritize the well-being of our team. Our benefits include:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness and employee support programs
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Life and other insurance coverage options
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
Artist Job Roles in Florida
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Search Artist Jobs in FloridaArtist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for artists in Florida?
Florida's largest arts employers with documented sponsorship history include Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Creative in Orlando, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, and large advertising and design agencies concentrated in Miami. Major museums such as the Pérez Art Museum Miami and cultural institutions affiliated with Florida universities also sponsor international artists, particularly for residencies and ongoing creative positions.
Which visa types realistically fit artist roles in Florida?
The O-1B visa is the primary option for artists with extraordinary ability or achievement, covering visual artists, illustrators, animators, and designers with documented recognition in their field. The H-1B visa applies to roles that require a directly related bachelor's degree, such as graphic designers or art directors at studios and agencies. F-1 students may work on OPT while completing a qualifying degree. Employer-sponsored EB-1A and EB-2 green cards are available for artists meeting exceptional ability standards.
How to find artist visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate lists Florida employers with verified visa sponsorship history for creative roles, letting you search specifically for artist positions in cities like Orlando, Miami, and Tampa. This filters out employers unlikely to sponsor, saving time in your search. Florida's entertainment and design sectors generate consistent sponsorship activity, so searching Migrate Mate by role and location gives you a targeted view of where active hiring is happening for international artists.
Which cities in Florida have the most artist sponsorship jobs?
Orlando leads due to its concentration of entertainment studios, theme park creative departments, and animation production companies. Miami follows closely, driven by its advertising agencies, art galleries, and design firms with international client bases. Tampa has an emerging creative sector supported by media companies and marketing agencies. Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville also have pockets of arts employment, particularly tied to public arts programs and university-affiliated institutions.
Are there state-specific factors that affect artist sponsorship in Florida?
Florida's entertainment industry, anchored by Orlando's theme park studios, creates consistent demand for concept artists, animators, and production designers that translates into active O-1B and H-1B sponsorship. Miami's proximity to Latin American markets attracts multinational agencies that are accustomed to sponsoring international hires. Florida's several large public universities, including the University of Florida and Florida State University, also generate artist talent pipelines that some employers sponsor through OPT and beyond.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored artist jobs in Florida?
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.