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Motion graphics designers can qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific design field. Employers in advertising, entertainment, and tech regularly sponsor, though you'll need to demonstrate your degree directly supports the position. 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 Graphics Designer
Establish your degree-to-role connection clearly
H-1B eligibility hinges on your degree matching the specific job. A bachelor's in graphic design, animation, or visual communications directly supports a motion graphics role. Degrees in unrelated fields require a stronger case from your employer.
Target studios and agencies with sponsorship history
Larger production companies, advertising agencies, and broadcast networks sponsor most consistently. Companies that regularly hire international talent have established immigration counsel and understand the process, which reduces friction when you raise sponsorship.
Build a portfolio that justifies specialty occupation status
USCIS scrutinizes creative roles closely. A portfolio demonstrating complex, specialized work, such as broadcast graphics, 3D motion design, or UI animation, strengthens the argument that your role requires a specific degree rather than general artistic skill.
Australians should ask about E-3 visa eligibility first
If you hold Australian citizenship, the E-3 visa is a faster and simpler path than H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and applications are processed at consulates in weeks rather than months through USCIS.
Document software expertise as specialized knowledge
Proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D, or Houdini signals specialized skill beyond general design ability. Listing these prominently on your resume and in job applications reinforces the specialty occupation argument employers need to make to USCIS.
Negotiate sponsorship early in the hiring process
Raise visa requirements before or during the offer stage, not after. Most employers who are willing to sponsor prefer to know upfront. Waiting until an offer is extended can stall or derail the process unnecessarily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a motion graphics designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles at established studios or agencies where a design or animation degree is a genuine prerequisite tend to qualify. Generic creative roles where any degree is accepted are harder to sponsor under H-1B visa.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a motion graphics designer?
A bachelor's degree in graphic design, motion graphics, animation, film, or a closely related visual arts field is the strongest foundation. Communications or fine arts degrees can work if your coursework and experience directly support the role. A degree in an unrelated field, like business or engineering, makes the specialty occupation argument significantly harder to establish.
Which industries sponsor motion graphics designers most often?
Broadcast and streaming media companies, advertising agencies, game studios, and large tech companies with in-house creative teams are the most active sponsors. Entertainment companies like major networks and streaming platforms regularly file H-1B petitions for motion designers. Browse open roles on Migrate Mate to find employers who have active sponsorship listings in this field.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a motion graphics designer?
The H-1B lottery selects roughly 20 to 25 percent of registrations each year, so most applicants don't get selected in any given cycle. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers such as universities, nonprofits, and certain research institutions can file outside the lottery. Australian citizens have a significant advantage through the E-3 visa, which bypasses the lottery entirely.
Can I get sponsored if I'm freelance or work on a contract basis?
H-1B sponsorship requires a traditional employer-employee relationship, so freelance or independent contractor arrangements don't qualify. You need a U.S. employer who controls your work, pays your wages, and files the petition on your behalf. Some studios that use contractors for projects do bring designers on as full-time employees specifically to support sponsorship, so it's worth asking when an offer is on the table.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Motion Graphics 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.