Creative Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Oklahoma
Creative visa sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma span advertising, graphic design, UX, and media production, with employers concentrated in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Companies like Ackermann McQueen, Love's Travel Stops, and ONEOK have hired international creative talent. Oklahoma's growing film incentive program and university arts programs also support a steady pipeline of creative roles.
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The Director of Creative Media will serve as the football design coordinator, be responsible for the direction and growth of The University of Tulsa brand and will manage the football primary social media outlets.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
Graphic Design
- In-House Materials – team collateral materials including but not limited to yearly schedule poster, game day graphics, award graphics, camp brochures, stationary, internal documents, etc., will use working knowledge of the printing process, digital photography, videography, and techniques for use in motion graphics; supervises creative photo shoots of players.
- Recruiting Materials – Creates compelling designs and infographics that effectively promote Tulsa Football; creates and organizes a working system to produce recruiting materials and the resources needed; designs mailings, social media, on campus photoshoots, and personal recruiting campaigns.
- Develops graphic design collateral for external units to utilize for digital and printed purposes. Collateral will be expected to grow the visibility and brand for The University of Tulsa Football program.
Social Media
- Manages and directs content for the football primary social media sites including the creation and implementation of yearly social media strategies and plans for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.
- Works with the external staff to ensure that content is regularly updated on department’s main social media accounts, while regularly engaging with fans on social media.
- Willingness to help athletes navigate branding and image on their personal social media to help with their NIL initiatives and growth on social.
Photography/Videography
- Ability to work a camera to capture the team and staff in game, practice, lifting, conditioning and other team activities outside of football that will tell the story of the Tulsa Football team.
- Willingness to work with others on staff to ensure football is accounted for from a creative point of view throughout each week.
- Willingness to run the players through a photoshoot each year to have a direct reflection of what you need for graphics and other content to use throughout the season.
Game Day
- Sets the direction of storytelling each game with a thought out shot list for the rest of the creative staff to follow and execute.
- Captures and collects content during games to use as resources for recruiting, marketing and coaching staff materials from the beginning of the day to after the game.
- Performs other duties as needed/assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends; exceptional design, communication, and social media analytical skills; proven ability to develop an effective social media design plan to achieve goals; strong work ethic, self-starter; strong attention to detail and communication (written/verbal) skills are also preferred. Candidate must be willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in the field.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in intercollegiate athletics.
- Experience with Photography, Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop and After Effects.
- Experience with all Adobe Creative Suite platforms and Videography is a plus.
- INFLCR is a plus.
Job Summary:
The Director of Creative Media will serve as the football design coordinator, be responsible for the direction and growth of The University of Tulsa brand and will manage the football primary social media outlets.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
Graphic Design
- In-House Materials – team collateral materials including but not limited to yearly schedule poster, game day graphics, award graphics, camp brochures, stationary, internal documents, etc., will use working knowledge of the printing process, digital photography, videography, and techniques for use in motion graphics; supervises creative photo shoots of players.
- Recruiting Materials – Creates compelling designs and infographics that effectively promote Tulsa Football; creates and organizes a working system to produce recruiting materials and the resources needed; designs mailings, social media, on campus photoshoots, and personal recruiting campaigns.
- Develops graphic design collateral for external units to utilize for digital and printed purposes. Collateral will be expected to grow the visibility and brand for The University of Tulsa Football program.
Social Media
- Manages and directs content for the football primary social media sites including the creation and implementation of yearly social media strategies and plans for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.
- Works with the external staff to ensure that content is regularly updated on department’s main social media accounts, while regularly engaging with fans on social media.
- Willingness to help athletes navigate branding and image on their personal social media to help with their NIL initiatives and growth on social.
Photography/Videography
- Ability to work a camera to capture the team and staff in game, practice, lifting, conditioning and other team activities outside of football that will tell the story of the Tulsa Football team.
- Willingness to work with others on staff to ensure football is accounted for from a creative point of view throughout each week.
- Willingness to run the players through a photoshoot each year to have a direct reflection of what you need for graphics and other content to use throughout the season.
Game Day
- Sets the direction of storytelling each game with a thought out shot list for the rest of the creative staff to follow and execute.
- Captures and collects content during games to use as resources for recruiting, marketing and coaching staff materials from the beginning of the day to after the game.
- Performs other duties as needed/assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends; exceptional design, communication, and social media analytical skills; proven ability to develop an effective social media design plan to achieve goals; strong work ethic, self-starter; strong attention to detail and communication (written/verbal) skills are also preferred. Candidate must be willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in the field.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in intercollegiate athletics.
- Experience with Photography, Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop and After Effects.
- Experience with all Adobe Creative Suite platforms and Videography is a plus.
- INFLCR is a plus.
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Which companies in Oklahoma sponsor visas for creative roles?
Oklahoma City-based advertising agency Ackermann McQueen has a history of hiring international creative professionals. Corporate employers like Love's Travel Stops and Hobby Lobby maintain in-house creative teams that have sponsored H-1B visa workers. Larger energy companies such as Devon Energy and ONEOK occasionally sponsor for UX, brand, and communications roles within their marketing departments.
Which visa types are most common for creative jobs in Oklahoma?
The H-1B is the most common visa for creative professionals in Oklahoma, covering roles like UX designer, art director, and graphic designer when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. The O-1B is an option for individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts or film. TN visas apply to qualifying Canadian and Mexican nationals in specific design-related occupations.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most creative visa sponsorship opportunities?
Oklahoma City accounts for the majority of creative sponsorship activity, driven by its concentration of corporate headquarters, advertising agencies, and a growing tech sector. Tulsa is a secondary hub, with organizations like Tulsa Remote having attracted creative workers and employers to the area. Norman and Stillwater see limited sponsorship activity, mostly tied to university-affiliated roles.
How to find creative visa sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to roles where employers are open to visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to search for creative positions in Oklahoma without wading through listings that don't apply. You can narrow results by role type, covering graphic design, UX, content, and advertising, and by Oklahoma location to identify active openings in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Are there any state-specific considerations for creative visa sponsorship roles in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's Department of Labor follows federal prevailing wage determinations for H-1B positions, so employers must pay the DOL-established wage for the specific creative occupation and metro area. Oklahoma's film incentive program has attracted production companies to the state, creating periodic demand for internationally trained creative talent in film and media roles, though many of those positions are project-based rather than permanent.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored creative jobs in Oklahoma?
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.