Motion Designer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Motion designer roles are regularly sponsored under the H-1B visa as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in motion graphics, animation, or a related field. Employers in advertising, entertainment, and tech actively sponsor qualified candidates, and the E-3 visa offers Australian nationals a faster, lottery-free path. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the role:
- We are seeking a Product Designer, who will be creating experience mockups and contributing to the visual design of presentations in support of product innovation work for hardware products in the wearables and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space.
- You will be expected to utilize your full range of product design, interaction design, and visual design skills.
Job Title: Motion Product Designer III
Key Responsibilities:
- Slide design for leadership presentations, with content created by Design and Product Management (PM).
- Independently working with the team to progress the presentations toward completion.
- Executing User Interface (UI) concepts, detailing use cases with high-fidelity visual and motion mockups, and creating other design assets for the presentations.
- Attend daily stand-up meetings.
- Support Senior Product Designers and Product Managers (PMs) by creating design assets.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Portfolio showcasing high-output, high-craft User Interface (UI), interaction, and motion design work.
- Presentation design experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Figma.
- Motion design skills, such as Adobe After Effects and Figma prototyping.
- Bachelor’s degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) image generation and creative design tools.
Location: Burlingame, CA [3 days Onsite]
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $147,600 – $197,600 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
- Figma
- Motion Design
- Product Design
- After Effects
- Artificial Intelligence
Job details
Job ID
332771
Job Requirements
Motion Product Designer III
Location
Burlingame, California, US
Recruiter
Khushi
khushi.shah@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.
Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the role:
- We are seeking a Product Designer, who will be creating experience mockups and contributing to the visual design of presentations in support of product innovation work for hardware products in the wearables and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space.
- You will be expected to utilize your full range of product design, interaction design, and visual design skills.
Job Title: Motion Product Designer III
Key Responsibilities:
- Slide design for leadership presentations, with content created by Design and Product Management (PM).
- Independently working with the team to progress the presentations toward completion.
- Executing User Interface (UI) concepts, detailing use cases with high-fidelity visual and motion mockups, and creating other design assets for the presentations.
- Attend daily stand-up meetings.
- Support Senior Product Designers and Product Managers (PMs) by creating design assets.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Portfolio showcasing high-output, high-craft User Interface (UI), interaction, and motion design work.
- Presentation design experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Figma.
- Motion design skills, such as Adobe After Effects and Figma prototyping.
- Bachelor’s degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) image generation and creative design tools.
Location: Burlingame, CA [3 days Onsite]
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $147,600 – $197,600 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
- Figma
- Motion Design
- Product Design
- After Effects
- Artificial Intelligence
Job details
Job ID
332771
Job Requirements
Motion Product Designer III
Location
Burlingame, California, US
Recruiter
Khushi
khushi.shah@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.
Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Motion Designer
Lead with your reel, not your resume
Sponsoring employers want proof of craft before anything else. A strong portfolio reel that shows broadcast, UI animation, or brand work signals you're worth the sponsorship investment before a recruiter reads a single line of your resume.
Target industries with consistent sponsorship history
Advertising agencies, streaming platforms, game studios, and large tech companies sponsor motion designers regularly. These employers have established immigration counsel and treat H-1B petitions as routine, which dramatically reduces friction in the hiring process.
Understand how your degree supports your petition
H-1B approval requires showing your degree directly relates to the role. A bachelor's in motion graphics, animation, visual communication, or graphic design strengthens your case. Degrees in unrelated fields require additional documentation to establish equivalency.
Highlight software proficiency as a specialty signal
Employers and immigration attorneys use your technical skill set to argue specialty occupation status. Deep expertise in After Effects, Cinema 4D, or Unreal Engine for real-time pipelines helps distinguish your role from a general graphic design position.
Australian nationals should explore the E-3 first
The E-3 visa has no lottery, no cap concerns, and renews indefinitely in two-year increments. For Australian motion designers, it's the most direct path to U.S. employment. Employers file an LCA and you apply at a consulate, often within weeks.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Clarify whether the employer covers filing fees, legal costs, and premium processing before signing. Studios and agencies experienced in sponsorship typically absorb these costs. If a company is hesitant to discuss it, that's a signal worth taking seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does motion design qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, motion design qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as motion graphics, animation, or visual communication. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face USCIS scrutiny, so job descriptions should specify the required discipline. Employers with experienced immigration counsel typically structure the LCA and petition to address this directly.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a motion designer?
A bachelor's degree in motion graphics, animation, graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. USCIS evaluates whether the degree is in a field directly related to the job duties. If your degree is in a different discipline, a credentials evaluation combined with demonstrated work experience may support your case, though approval is less straightforward.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor motion designers?
Streaming platforms, advertising agencies, game studios, and large tech companies are the most consistent sponsors for motion designer roles. These organizations have in-house or retained immigration counsel and treat sponsorship as standard. Smaller studios and boutique agencies may be willing but less experienced with the process, which can create delays. Migrate Mate lists motion designer roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus applications where approval is a realistic outcome.
Can I get sponsored as a motion designer on a visa other than the H-1B?
Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which skips the lottery entirely and is processed at a U.S. consulate in Australia, often within a few weeks of receiving a certified LCA. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status if the role meets the relevant criteria. O-1A is another option for motion designers with exceptional recognition, such as major awards, credited broadcast work, or industry publications citing their contributions.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for motion designers compared to tech roles?
Motion design sponsorship is generally less common than software engineering sponsorship, but that cuts both ways. There are fewer competing applicants in the same niche, and studios that do sponsor tend to be selective and deliberate. The H-1B lottery still applies, so timing and employer experience with the process matter. Freelance or contract motion design work does not qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship. The role must be full-time with a qualifying employer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Motion Designer 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.