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Senior Motion Designers are strong H-1B and O-1A visa candidates when their role requires a specialized degree in motion design, animation, or a related field. Employers in advertising, tech, and streaming regularly sponsor, making this one of the more accessible creative roles for visa sponsorship. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Part Time Senior Motion Designer in Englewood, CO. Duties:
- Senior Motion Designer will conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social media, broadcast, and digital platforms
- Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders, explaining the visual direction, motion and animation approach, and end results
- Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, copywriters, project and account managers to ensure project alignment and quality
- Utilize video editing, color correction/grading, sound design, and VFX to enhance final deliverables
- Maintain a deep technical understanding of video post-production and motion design requirements across various platforms
- As a Senior Motion Designer, you will work independently or collaboratively on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Deliver video and motion design solutions that align with the brand's creative direction and objectives
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior-level team members as needed
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in motion design, video editing, video production or a related creative role
- Online portfolio of work and reel displaying a diverse range of motion and video projects
- Proven expertise in motion design and post-production programs
- Solid understanding of motion design best practices for social, broadcast, and digital environments
- Must be proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator
- Moderate to proficient understanding of Cinema 4D and Figma
- Strong skills in video editing, sound design, VFX, Mograph and technical motion workflows
- Has a strong design eye and can create visually stunning storyboards in conjunction with motion and animation direction
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional ability to pitch and communicate concepts to stakeholders and team members
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality
- Ability to problem-solve creatively and efficiently
- Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate effectively
- Agency experience preferred
- Experience with motion AI prompting and creation preferred
- Videography, video production and photography is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Part Time Senior Motion Designer in Englewood, CO. Duties:
- Senior Motion Designer will conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social media, broadcast, and digital platforms
- Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders, explaining the visual direction, motion and animation approach, and end results
- Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, copywriters, project and account managers to ensure project alignment and quality
- Utilize video editing, color correction/grading, sound design, and VFX to enhance final deliverables
- Maintain a deep technical understanding of video post-production and motion design requirements across various platforms
- As a Senior Motion Designer, you will work independently or collaboratively on multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Deliver video and motion design solutions that align with the brand's creative direction and objectives
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior-level team members as needed
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in motion design, video editing, video production or a related creative role
- Online portfolio of work and reel displaying a diverse range of motion and video projects
- Proven expertise in motion design and post-production programs
- Solid understanding of motion design best practices for social, broadcast, and digital environments
- Must be proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator
- Moderate to proficient understanding of Cinema 4D and Figma
- Strong skills in video editing, sound design, VFX, Mograph and technical motion workflows
- Has a strong design eye and can create visually stunning storyboards in conjunction with motion and animation direction
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional ability to pitch and communicate concepts to stakeholders and team members
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality
- Ability to problem-solve creatively and efficiently
- Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate effectively
- Agency experience preferred
- Experience with motion AI prompting and creation preferred
- Videography, video production and photography is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Motion Designer
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
H-1B approval depends on proving your position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Motion design, animation, or graphic design degrees strengthen your case significantly. Avoid job descriptions that accept any creative background without a degree requirement.
Target industries with consistent sponsorship history
Tech companies, streaming platforms, advertising agencies, and game studios sponsor Senior Motion Designers most consistently. These employers have established immigration processes and are accustomed to filing H-1B petitions for creative roles with specialized degree requirements.
Build a portfolio that signals specialization, not versatility
Consular officers and USCIS reviewers respond to evidence of a defined specialty. A portfolio focused on a specific domain, such as UI animation, broadcast design, or 3D motion, supports the specialty occupation argument better than one showing broad general creativity.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline before applying
H-1B registration opens in March for an October start date. If you are not selected, cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofits can file outside the lottery. Plan your job search timeline around registration windows to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Explore the O-1A if your work has earned industry recognition
Senior Motion Designers with award credits, festival selections, high-profile campaign work, or published features in design media may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. This bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and has no annual cap on available visas.
Get your degree equivalency documented early
If you hold a three-year degree or studied outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a recognized service before applying. Many employers request this documentation upfront, and USCIS may require it to establish that your education meets specialty occupation standards.
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Does a Senior Motion Designer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Senior Motion Designer positions generally qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in motion design, animation, film, or a closely related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the role, not a general preference. Employers who list any creative degree as acceptable risk a USCIS challenge to the specialty occupation classification.
What visa options exist for Senior Motion Designers who miss the H-1B lottery?
If you are not selected in the H-1B lottery, three alternatives are worth evaluating. Cap-exempt employers, including universities, nonprofits, and certain research institutions, can sponsor H-1B petitions year-round without lottery participation. The O-1A visa is available to designers with demonstrable industry recognition, such as awards, published work, or high-profile campaign credits. Australian citizens should also consider the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a separate annual allocation. Browse sponsoring employers across all these visa types on Migrate Mate.
Does my motion design degree need to be from a U.S. university?
No. USCIS accepts foreign degrees, but they must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree by a credential evaluation service. A three-year degree from Australia, the UK, or Canada may qualify depending on the program and evaluator's assessment. Get this documentation in hand before your employer files the H-1B petition, as it is commonly requested during adjudication.
How likely is it that a Senior Motion Designer H-1B petition gets approved?
Approval rates for creative roles like motion design have historically been lower than for STEM occupations, primarily because USCIS scrutinizes whether the position genuinely requires a specific degree rather than general creative skills. A well-drafted specialty occupation argument supported by the job description, industry standards, and your credentials materially improves approval odds. Petitions filed with detailed documentation and legal representation have meaningfully stronger outcomes than self-prepared filings.
Can a freelance motion design background hurt my H-1B application?
It can complicate it. H-1B requires a formal employer-employee relationship, so freelance or contract work history does not by itself disqualify you, but it can raise questions about the nature of your employment. What matters most is that your sponsoring employer demonstrates they control your work, set your hours, and direct your projects. Agencies and studios are generally well-positioned to satisfy this requirement compared to loosely structured arrangements.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior 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.
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