Senior Motion Designer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Motion Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in motion design, animation, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before sponsoring, and many studios and agencies have active LCA filing histories for creative roles at this level. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Device Brand Studio, an internal agency within the Devices group at Amazon, is seeking a talented Motion Designer to help bring new Amazon offerings to market, products, services, and features within our devices portfolio. The Motion Designer will own motion and film craft for product lines and campaigns within Amazon Devices, from concept through final delivery, including new-to-world and new-to-Amazon launches.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in motion design, animation, and editorial craft, and the ability to take a brand story and translate it into work that holds up in a keynote, a 15-second cutdown, and a social loop without losing the idea. You will work closely with creative directors, ACDs, and copywriters to develop motion concepts, storyboard and previs ideas, then execute polished final work, iterating based on feedback and factoring in timeline and platform requirements. You should be comfortable pitching motion concepts to creative leads and stakeholders, and have the technical range to move between styleframes, animation, and edit. You should have working knowledge of brand guidelines and creative briefs at a top consumer-facing brand like Amazon.
Because the work is varied, fast-paced, and often tied to hard launch dates, you should have strong technical craft and the ability to manage multiple concurrent motion projects at different stages of production. You will partner with creative directors, art directors, editors, sound designers, and production to deliver motion work across campaign film, keynote content, product detail pages, and social.
This role is for a strong motion craft lead with hands-on production experience, who can take a concept from styleframe to final cut and present work clearly to creative leads and stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
- Own motion design and animation execution for assigned campaigns and launch moments, from concept through final delivery
- Develop styleframes, storyboards, and animation concepts that translate brand strategy into motion
- Edit and finish film and motion content for keynote, campaign, and social deliverables
- Partner with creative directors and art directors to develop and pitch motion concepts and territories
- Collaborate with editors, sound designers, and production to keep motion work on schedule and technically sound
- Give feedback and technical guidance to junior motion designers on the team
- Maintain technical and craft standards across motion deliverables as formats and platforms evolve
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote
- Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
- Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
- Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Santa Monica - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 155,400.00 - 210,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Device Brand Studio, an internal agency within the Devices group at Amazon, is seeking a talented Motion Designer to help bring new Amazon offerings to market, products, services, and features within our devices portfolio. The Motion Designer will own motion and film craft for product lines and campaigns within Amazon Devices, from concept through final delivery, including new-to-world and new-to-Amazon launches.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in motion design, animation, and editorial craft, and the ability to take a brand story and translate it into work that holds up in a keynote, a 15-second cutdown, and a social loop without losing the idea. You will work closely with creative directors, ACDs, and copywriters to develop motion concepts, storyboard and previs ideas, then execute polished final work, iterating based on feedback and factoring in timeline and platform requirements. You should be comfortable pitching motion concepts to creative leads and stakeholders, and have the technical range to move between styleframes, animation, and edit. You should have working knowledge of brand guidelines and creative briefs at a top consumer-facing brand like Amazon.
Because the work is varied, fast-paced, and often tied to hard launch dates, you should have strong technical craft and the ability to manage multiple concurrent motion projects at different stages of production. You will partner with creative directors, art directors, editors, sound designers, and production to deliver motion work across campaign film, keynote content, product detail pages, and social.
This role is for a strong motion craft lead with hands-on production experience, who can take a concept from styleframe to final cut and present work clearly to creative leads and stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
- Own motion design and animation execution for assigned campaigns and launch moments, from concept through final delivery
- Develop styleframes, storyboards, and animation concepts that translate brand strategy into motion
- Edit and finish film and motion content for keynote, campaign, and social deliverables
- Partner with creative directors and art directors to develop and pitch motion concepts and territories
- Collaborate with editors, sound designers, and production to keep motion work on schedule and technically sound
- Give feedback and technical guidance to junior motion designers on the team
- Maintain technical and craft standards across motion deliverables as formats and platforms evolve
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote
- Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
- Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
- Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Santa Monica - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 155,400.00 - 210,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Motion Designer
Build a reel that proves specialty occupation
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators evaluate whether your role requires a specific degree, not just creative skill. Structure your portfolio around projects that demanded motion design expertise, and document your degree field clearly so the specialty occupation standard is easy to verify.
Target studios with active LCA filing histories
Not every creative agency sponsors visas. Search the OFLC public disclosure data for employers who have certified LCAs for motion design or multimedia artist roles in the past two years. Those companies already understand the filing process and are far more likely to move quickly.
Clarify your O-1 eligibility before applying
If you have directed high-profile campaigns, won industry awards, or led motion teams at recognized studios, you may qualify for the O-1 visaA without entering the H-1B lottery. USCIS evaluates O-1 visa on documented achievements, so gather press coverage, award certificates, and client testimonials now, not after you receive an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for motion design jobs wastes time when most postings don't mention visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing histories for creative roles, so you can focus your applications on studios and agencies that have already committed to sponsoring foreign nationals.
Negotiate the LCA prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role before the LCA is certified. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and metro area before salary discussions so you know the floor and can flag any offer that would put the LCA at risk.
Confirm your employer's PERM timeline if pursuing a green card
Studios that sponsor H-1B holders don't automatically start PERM labor certification. Ask during the offer stage whether the company has previously filed PERM for creative roles and what their internal timeline looks like, since EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs vary significantly by country of birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Motion Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in motion design, animation, graphic design, or a closely related field. USCIS scrutinizes creative roles more closely than engineering positions, so your offer letter and job description should explicitly state the degree requirement and explain why a generalist background wouldn't meet the role's technical demands.
Which visa types are realistic for a Senior Motion Designer seeking U.S. sponsorship?
The H-1B is the most common path, subject to the annual cap and selection process. If you have a strong track record of award-winning work, high-profile client campaigns, or industry recognition, the O-1A is worth evaluating because it has no cap and no lottery. Australian citizens can also pursue the E-3 visa, which has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted.
How do I find Senior Motion Designer jobs where the employer is open to sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing histories for creative and multimedia roles, so every listing you browse has a documented track record of sponsoring foreign nationals. This saves you from applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations only after reaching the offer stage.
What degree does an employer typically need to cite on the LCA for a motion design role?
Most employers cite a bachelor's degree in motion design, animation, visual communication, graphic design, or fine arts with a digital focus. A general arts degree can work if the role description ties specific coursework to the technical duties. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the degree field looks too broad, so precision in the job description matters.
Can a freelance or contract motion design arrangement support H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship requires a traditional employer-employee relationship, so pure freelance arrangements don't qualify. However, if a studio or agency brings you on as a full-time employee, or through a staffing firm that acts as the employer of record, the H-1B is viable. Short-term project contracts without benefits or ongoing oversight generally can't satisfy USCIS's employer-employee requirement for this visa category.
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.