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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Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.
But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 6 years running!
We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?
Summary of Position
The Motion Graphics Designer /Editor will create visually impactful content with a collection of 2D and 3D designs, along with compositing and video editing skills. Work will be produced for media, such as trailer edits, trailer slates, title sequences, logo animation, and social media content. You’ll be responsible for producing both long and short-form content, including (but not limited to) promotional trailers, social media videos, patch update highlights, and community-driven features.
In this role, you’ll work closely with our product marketing managers, visual designer, and community team to create a wide range of engaging video content – from tutorials and educational series to entertaining social clips that bring the MapleStory brand to life across platforms.
The Motion Graphics Designer / Editor is also responsible for the creative process at different stages. Conceptualization, storyboarding, animating, slate design and editing are just a few of the phases involved. Other duties may include key-framing, typography, photography and VFX.
We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.
Job Responsibilities
- Animates titles, slates, backgrounds, character art, and 3D assets for social content and community content. Will take motion designs from concept phase to the final composition, collaborating with stakeholders such as the Brand Manager, Content Managers, Visual Designers, Community Managers and Game Capture Artists to fully realize the images, animations and designs that a project needs.
- Working cross-functionally and must effectively communicate concepts in graphics and/or videos using a variety of storyboard techniques, ranging from rough and refined mockups to rough prototypes and timing cuts, gaining approval before full asset production.
- Perform post-production tasks including color grading, audio syncing, and compositing: ensure video outputs are polished and optimized for version-specific publication across multiple platforms and asset destinations.
- Organize and manage video files, project archives, and maintain best practices for version control and delivery formats.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
- 3+ years motion graphics and digital video production experience
- Experience with editing and online video distribution
- Experience working in the game publishing industry, or SAAS industry
- Experience with videography and digital filmmaking is a plus
- Experience with game capture and game camera operation is a plus
- Knowledge of current social media trends and modern practices is a plus
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, film and/or video production or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop. Strong working knowledge in Cinema 4D
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional project and time management with ability to work on many projects concurrently, while consistently able to establish clear goals, timelines and processes for projects
- Must have strong familiarity with social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram and TikTok
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of teams and stakeholders inside and outside of our organization
- Designing, animating, and compositing Pixel Art is a plus
- Actively or previously playing MapleStory is a plus
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
Nexon’s Benefits and Perks
We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.
Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (annually)
The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $80,000 - $100,000 annually.
Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
We have been made aware of fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals falsely claiming to represent Nexon America. Our recruiters will only contact you from official company email addresses ending in @nexon.com and will follow a formal interview process. We will never request for payment or personal financial information such as photos of government-issued identification during the recruitment process or offer a job without a formal interview process. If you receive suspicious email, we advise you to mark the email as junk or spam, so your email provider will block future messages from the sender.
About Nexon
Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.
But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 6 years running!
We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?
Summary of Position
The Motion Graphics Designer /Editor will create visually impactful content with a collection of 2D and 3D designs, along with compositing and video editing skills. Work will be produced for media, such as trailer edits, trailer slates, title sequences, logo animation, and social media content. You’ll be responsible for producing both long and short-form content, including (but not limited to) promotional trailers, social media videos, patch update highlights, and community-driven features.
In this role, you’ll work closely with our product marketing managers, visual designer, and community team to create a wide range of engaging video content – from tutorials and educational series to entertaining social clips that bring the MapleStory brand to life across platforms.
The Motion Graphics Designer / Editor is also responsible for the creative process at different stages. Conceptualization, storyboarding, animating, slate design and editing are just a few of the phases involved. Other duties may include key-framing, typography, photography and VFX.
We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.
Job Responsibilities
- Animates titles, slates, backgrounds, character art, and 3D assets for social content and community content. Will take motion designs from concept phase to the final composition, collaborating with stakeholders such as the Brand Manager, Content Managers, Visual Designers, Community Managers and Game Capture Artists to fully realize the images, animations and designs that a project needs.
- Working cross-functionally and must effectively communicate concepts in graphics and/or videos using a variety of storyboard techniques, ranging from rough and refined mockups to rough prototypes and timing cuts, gaining approval before full asset production.
- Perform post-production tasks including color grading, audio syncing, and compositing: ensure video outputs are polished and optimized for version-specific publication across multiple platforms and asset destinations.
- Organize and manage video files, project archives, and maintain best practices for version control and delivery formats.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
- 3+ years motion graphics and digital video production experience
- Experience with editing and online video distribution
- Experience working in the game publishing industry, or SAAS industry
- Experience with videography and digital filmmaking is a plus
- Experience with game capture and game camera operation is a plus
- Knowledge of current social media trends and modern practices is a plus
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
Bachelor’s degree in multimedia, film and/or video production or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop. Strong working knowledge in Cinema 4D
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional project and time management with ability to work on many projects concurrently, while consistently able to establish clear goals, timelines and processes for projects
- Must have strong familiarity with social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram and TikTok
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of teams and stakeholders inside and outside of our organization
- Designing, animating, and compositing Pixel Art is a plus
- Actively or previously playing MapleStory is a plus
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
Nexon’s Benefits and Perks
We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.
Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (annually)
The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $80,000 - $100,000 annually.
Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
We have been made aware of fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals falsely claiming to represent Nexon America. Our recruiters will only contact you from official company email addresses ending in @nexon.com and will follow a formal interview process. We will never request for payment or personal financial information such as photos of government-issued identification during the recruitment process or offer a job without a formal interview process. If you receive suspicious email, we advise you to mark the email as junk or spam, so your email provider will block future messages from the sender.
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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.