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Bring Technology to Life: Motion Graphics Artist (Content & Creative)
Are you ready to translate sophisticated geospatial data and autonomous construction solutions into compelling, high-end motion narratives? As a Motion Graphics Artist at Trimble, you will be the visual storyteller who brings our technology to life. You will create high-fidelity animations for brand films and global marketing campaigns that resonate with industry professionals, helping to transform the way the world works across the AECO sector and beyond.
About us
Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.
AECO: The Trimble AECO segment provides digital construction solutions that increase precision and productivity for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations.
What Makes This Role Great:
In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing high-end motion narratives for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) space, directly influencing how global industries perceive digital construction. You will have the unique opportunity to transform complex technical data and BIM workflows into cinematic sequences, shaping the visual identity of a global technology leader at major events like the Dimensions user conference.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
- Spearhead the development of visual concepts and storyboards that simplify technical AECO concepts into digestible, engaging brand stories.
- Design and animate high-fidelity 2D and 3D motion graphics for product launches, social media campaigns, and keynote presentations.
- Transform UI/UX screen recordings and technical data into polished, cinematic sequences that showcase the real-world impact of Trimble technology.
- Lead the full post-production stack, including kinetic typography, color grading, and sound design, while maintaining a modern and professional visual identity.
- Scale and standardize motion assets across the global organization by producing innovative motion graphic templates.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 3-5+ years of professional motion design experience within an agency or in-house creative team.
- Expert-level mastery of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- A strong professional portfolio or reel demonstrating clean, corporate-tech, or industrial design aesthetics.
- Proven ability to manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while maintaining pixel-perfect attention to detail.
Bonus Points For:
- Proficiency in 3D tools such as Cinema 4D (Octane/Redshift), Blender, or Maya.
- Experience with Figma and knowledge of Lottie or web-based animation.
- Prior background or a strong interest in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction industries.
Logistics:
- Location: Westminster, Colorado, (Hybrid)
- Travel Requirement: 10%
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
Motion Graphics, After Effects, 3D Animation, Video Production, AECO, Visual Storytelling, Graphic Design, Cinema 4D, Digital Marketing, Creative Content.
Compensation: Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Hiring Range
$78,400.00–$107,900.00
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Bonus Eligible?
Yes
Commission Eligible?
No
Benefits: Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Application Deadline: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.
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Confirm the role requires a specific degree
H-1B eligibility depends on the job requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Graphic Design Specialist postings should specify graphic design, visual communications, or fine arts as the required discipline.
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Advertising agencies, in-house creative teams at tech companies, and media publishers file LCAs for design roles consistently. These employers have immigration infrastructure in place, making sponsorship conversations more straightforward than with smaller studios.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates specialized expertise
Sponsoring employers need to justify a specialty occupation filing. A portfolio showing deep specialization in UX, brand identity, or motion graphics strengthens the employer's case that your role requires degree-level expertise rather than general creative skills.
Understand that O-1B is a strong alternative path
If your work has received awards, press coverage, or notable recognition, the O-1B visa for extraordinary ability in the arts may apply. It has no annual cap or lottery, making it a reliable option when H-1B selection is uncertain.
Ask about sponsorship early in the interview process
Raise visa sponsorship during the second or third interview, after demonstrating your value. Frame it as a logistical question rather than a request, and confirm the employer has sponsored design roles before, ideally with the same immigration counsel still active.
Check LCA disclosure data before applying
The Department of Labor publishes records of every certified Labor Condition Application by employer and job title. Searching for Graphic Design Specialist filings shows which companies have sponsored the role recently, giving you a targeted list of receptive employers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Graphic Design Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It qualifies when the employer requires a bachelor's degree specifically in graphic design, visual communications, or a closely related field. The key risk is job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required, or that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field. Either weakens the specialty occupation argument. Roles at larger companies with formal design departments and structured degree requirements tend to hold up best under USCIS scrutiny.
What visa options exist for Graphic Design Specialists beyond the H-1B?
The O-1B visa is the strongest alternative. It covers individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts, which includes commercial and graphic design when supported by evidence like awards, published work, exhibition history, or high compensation relative to peers. Unlike the H-1B visa, it has no lottery and no annual cap. Australian citizens can also explore the E-3 visa, which follows the same specialty occupation standard as the H-1B visa but with far lower competition.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor a Graphic Design Specialist?
Technology companies, advertising agencies, entertainment studios, and large consumer brands with in-house creative teams file the most LCA applications for design roles. These employers already have relationships with immigration attorneys and internal HR processes for sponsorship. Smaller boutique studios may be willing but lack the infrastructure, which often means longer timelines and less predictable outcomes. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for design roles on Migrate Mate.
Do I need a four-year degree to get H-1B sponsorship as a graphic designer?
A four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field is the standard path, but USCIS also accepts equivalent combinations of education and experience. Three years of qualifying professional experience can substitute for one year of formal education under the three-for-one rule. A two-year associate degree plus six years of specialized graphic design experience, for example, could establish equivalency. A credentials evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluator is typically required to document this equivalency formally.
How does the H-1B lottery affect sponsorship timelines for design roles?
The H-1B lottery runs once per year, with registration opening in March and the fiscal year cap beginning October 1. If you're not selected, you'd need to wait for the next registration cycle or pursue a cap-exempt employer, such as a university or nonprofit research institution. Cap-exempt design roles exist but are less common. O-1B and E-3 visa petitions bypass the lottery entirely, making them practical fallback options worth discussing with your employer if lottery selection doesn't go through.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Graphic Design Specialist jobs?
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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