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Lead Artist roles in the U.S. qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship achievable for candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree. Studios, game developers, and animation houses regularly file Labor Condition Applications for this title, and green card pathways through EB-2 or EB-3 are common for experienced hires.
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At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
We are looking for a Coordinator, Artist Lead, Marketing who is passionate about music, internet culture, trends, and artist development. To provide excellent services to our artists, this individual will assist in coordinating strategic rollout campaigns and executing these marketing plans, acting as part of the core marketing function with all departments across the label. We're looking for a talented, charismatic individual who is eager to play a significant role on our Marketing Team and contribute to cutting-edge marketing campaigns that make their mark on music culture.
- Support the Artist Leads across an assigned roster of artists at the label, contributing to the strategy, rollout and execution of plans for said roster.
- Maintain project organization by managing all key artist assets – including photos, content, bios, link maintenance, and other essential elements.
- Assist in the creation of presentations, partner pitch decks, creative briefs, and promotional or digital/social media materials using tools like Keynote, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Partner with the wider marketing team to support a roster of projects and initiatives, demonstrating a team player attitude and a willingness to assist wherever needed.
- Coordinate administrative work such as scheduling meetings & handling vendor billing/invoices.
Who You Are
- At least 1 year of relevant music and/or digital and/or marketing experience.
- Proficiency across social media platforms with a strong understanding of internet culture.
- Basic experience with photo and video editing tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of overall digital trends and resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and content creation.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
- A creative, collaborative, and innovative thinker with a self-starter attitude and exceptional follow-up.
- A flexible learner comfortable adapting to re-prioritized tasks and evolving job responsibilities.
- A team player who does not hesitate to dive into something new to provide support across the team.
- A passionate consumer actively engaged in music culture and its consumption across multiple channels, with extensive knowledge of pop culture.
What We Give You
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best.
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
- Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
- Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
- The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.
- Time off for a winter recess.
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Location: New York Pay Range $47,000—$50,000 USD Hire
About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
We are looking for a Coordinator, Artist Lead, Marketing who is passionate about music, internet culture, trends, and artist development. To provide excellent services to our artists, this individual will assist in coordinating strategic rollout campaigns and executing these marketing plans, acting as part of the core marketing function with all departments across the label. We're looking for a talented, charismatic individual who is eager to play a significant role on our Marketing Team and contribute to cutting-edge marketing campaigns that make their mark on music culture.
- Support the Artist Leads across an assigned roster of artists at the label, contributing to the strategy, rollout and execution of plans for said roster.
- Maintain project organization by managing all key artist assets – including photos, content, bios, link maintenance, and other essential elements.
- Assist in the creation of presentations, partner pitch decks, creative briefs, and promotional or digital/social media materials using tools like Keynote, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Partner with the wider marketing team to support a roster of projects and initiatives, demonstrating a team player attitude and a willingness to assist wherever needed.
- Coordinate administrative work such as scheduling meetings & handling vendor billing/invoices.
Who You Are
- At least 1 year of relevant music and/or digital and/or marketing experience.
- Proficiency across social media platforms with a strong understanding of internet culture.
- Basic experience with photo and video editing tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of overall digital trends and resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and content creation.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
- A creative, collaborative, and innovative thinker with a self-starter attitude and exceptional follow-up.
- A flexible learner comfortable adapting to re-prioritized tasks and evolving job responsibilities.
- A team player who does not hesitate to dive into something new to provide support across the team.
- A passionate consumer actively engaged in music culture and its consumption across multiple channels, with extensive knowledge of pop culture.
What We Give You
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day.
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best.
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
- Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
- Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
- The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next.
- Time off for a winter recess.
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Location: New York Pay Range $47,000—$50,000 USD Hire
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Frame your portfolio as specialty occupation evidence
USCIS evaluates whether a Lead Artist role requires a degree in a directly related field. Structure your portfolio around discipline-specific work, concept art, character design, environment art, that maps clearly to your degree, not general creative output.
Distinguish your title from art direction roles
Lead Artist and Art Director overlap on job boards but carry different weight in LCA filings. Confirm the posted title matches what the employer will use on the Labor Condition Application, since a mismatch between your offer letter and the LCA can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Search verified sponsor history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Lead Artist and related creative titles. This filters out studios that list sponsorship as possible but have no DOL certification track record behind that claim.
Target studios mid-production cycle for faster filing
Game studios and animation houses in active production are more likely to move quickly on sponsorship because headcount gaps have direct project impact. Reaching out during announced project expansions puts you ahead of reactive hiring timelines.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify your salary at or above the prevailing wage for Lead Artist in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct occupational category before negotiating, so you know the floor the LCA must meet.
Prepare for PERM if your employer suggests a green card
Some studios sponsor Lead Artists through EB-3 PERM labor certification rather than keeping them on H-1B extensions. The PERM process requires documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available, so your employer will need your full work history and credentials ready upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Artist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS treats Lead Artist as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in fine arts, graphic design, game art, animation, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of discipline are harder to qualify, so the job description and offer letter should specify the required field clearly.
What visa types realistically cover Lead Artist sponsorship?
The H-1B is the primary path for Lead Artists employed full-time by a U.S. studio or company. It's subject to an annual cap and selection process, so timing matters. Experienced Lead Artists with an advanced degree or a track record of industry recognition may also qualify for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card through employer-sponsored PERM labor certification.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Lead Artists?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA filing history for creative and artist roles, so you can identify studios and companies that have sponsored candidates in this title before. This is more reliable than filtering general job postings, where sponsorship language is often vague or conditional.
Does my degree field matter, or is any bachelor's degree sufficient?
The degree field matters significantly for H-1B eligibility. USCIS expects the degree to be in a field directly related to the Lead Artist role, such as fine arts, illustration, game design, or animation. A business or unrelated science degree typically won't support the specialty occupation argument unless paired with substantial coursework directly relevant to the position.
Can a Lead Artist self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
It's possible through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver if you can demonstrate that your work in the arts has substantial national importance and that waiving the standard job offer requirement serves U.S. interests. This is a high bar for most artists. The more common path remains employer-sponsored EB-3 PERM certification, which requires less individual distinction but depends on your employer's willingness to file.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Lead Artist 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.