SOC code 27-1011
There have been 772 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Art Directors on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.9% certified. The median annualized wage is $158,714. The top sponsor is Apple, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
333 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Art Directors. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | 21 | 100.0% | $193,461 | CA |
| Meta | 14 | 85.7% | $210,837 | CA |
| Anomaly Partners | 11 | 100.0% | $160,000 | NY |
| Droga5 | 10 | 100.0% | $196,999 | NY |
| R/GA Media Group | 10 | 80.0% | $130,000 | NY |
| Goodby Silverstein And Partners | 9 | 77.8% | $127,733 | CA |
| Grey Global Group | 9 | 88.9% | $210,000 | NY |
| Publicis Health | 9 | 100.0% | $145,000 | NY |
| Boardriders Wholesale | 8 | 87.5% | $160,000 | CA |
| Entropico | 8 | 75.0% | $102,500 | CA |
| Saatchi Saatchi North America | 8 | 87.5% | $230,000 | NY |
| Accenture | 7 | 100.0% | $267,700 | NY |
| Convicts | 7 | 100.0% | $115,000 | CA |
| Wearable Experiments | 7 | 85.7% | $110,344 | NY |
| 247 Group | 6 | 83.3% | $201,400 | CA |
| Design Studio Associates | 6 | 100.0% | $240,000 | NY |
| Wieden And Kennedy | 6 | 100.0% | $140,000 | OR |
| Adam Eve | 5 | 100.0% | $190,000 | NY |
| Akqa | 5 | 100.0% | $200,000 | CA |
| Anomaly Partners LA | 5 | 100.0% | $165,000 | CA |
| Buck Design | 5 | 100.0% | $200,000 | NY |
| Caribbean Consulting Partners | 5 | 100.0% | $60,000 | PR |
| Dotw | 5 | 80.0% | $160,000 | CA |
| Good Intentions Io | 5 | 80.0% | $85,280 | CA |
| Islyn Studio | 5 | 60.0% | $88,000 | NY |
| Koto Studio LA | 5 | 100.0% | $300,000 | CA |
| Marc Jacobs International | 5 | 80.0% | $320,000 | NY |
| Nike | 5 | 100.0% | $186,365 | OR |
| Nordstrom | 5 | 100.0% | $215,759 | WA |
| Pacific Pollen | 5 | 100.0% | $208,000 | NY |
| Purohit Navigation | 5 | 60.0% | $140,000 | IL |
| Ss Studio | 5 | 100.0% | $75,587 | CA |
| State Of Escape Communications | 5 | 100.0% | $112,000 | NY |
| Zoox | 5 | 100.0% | $163,625 | CA |
| A52 | 4 | 50.0% | $282,500 | CA |
| Bbdo USA | 4 | 100.0% | $215,000 | CA |
| Big Spaceship | 4 | 100.0% | $148,500 | NY |
| Business And Pleasure | 4 | 75.0% | $146,557 | CA |
| Digitas | 4 | 75.0% | $179,000 | NY |
| Euromarket Designs Inc (D/B/A Crate Barrel And Cb2) | 4 | 100.0% | $426,420 | IL |
| Herenow | 4 | 75.0% | $96,918 | NY |
| Jand | 4 | 50.0% | $119,913 | NY |
| Johannes Leonardo | 4 | 100.0% | $135,000 | NY |
| Justsmile Magazine | 4 | 75.0% | $95,000 | VA |
| Koto Studio | 4 | 75.0% | $300,000 | CA |
| Leo Burnett Detroit | 4 | 75.0% | $252,500 | MI |
| Liberated Brands USA | 4 | 0.0% | $156,300 | CA |
| Little Troop | 4 | 100.0% | $172,579 | NY |
| Matte Finish | 4 | 100.0% | $194,500 | NY |
| Minds Assembly | 4 | 75.0% | $180,000 | NY |
Top states
Where Art Directors E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| NY | 391 (51.5%) |
| CA | 289 (38.1%) |
| IL | 17 (2.2%) |
| FL | 10 (1.3%) |
| MI | 9 (1.2%) |
| OR | 8 (1.1%) |
| WA | 7 (0.9%) |
| NV | 7 (0.9%) |
| VA | 5 (0.7%) |
| PR | 5 (0.7%) |
| MO | 3 (0.4%) |
| UT | 2 (0.3%) |
| TX | 2 (0.3%) |
| NJ | 2 (0.3%) |
| NC | 2 (0.3%) |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Creative Director | 139 |
| CREATIVE DIRECTOR | 70 |
| Art Director | 67 |
| Associate Creative Director | 32 |
| ART DIRECTOR | 19 |
| Executive Creative Director | 17 |
| Design Director | 17 |
| DESIGN DIRECTOR | 12 |
| Senior Art Director | 11 |
| SENIOR ART DIRECTOR | 11 |
| Group Creative Director | 10 |
| ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR | 10 |
| Product Design Manager | 7 |
| EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR | 7 |
| Art Director | 7 |
| Creative Director | 6 |
| Chief Executive Officer (Creative Director & Designer) | 6 |
| Senior Designer | 5 |
| Media Director | 5 |
| VISUAL DIRECTOR | 4 |
| Senior Art Director/Director/Creative Producer | 4 |
| Marcom Art Director | 4 |
| Design Director - RVCA Sport | 4 |
| Chief Creative Officer | 4 |
| CREATIVE DIRECTOR IN ADVERTISING AND BRANDING | 4 |
| Art Director / Creative Director | 4 |
| Vice President of Creative | 3 |
| Vice President Group Director, Creative | 3 |
| Stylist | 3 |
| Senior Director | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Art Directors. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 137 | 92.0% | $130,000 | |
| FY2021 | 130 | 90.0% | $160,000 | |
| FY2022 | 129 | 82.2% | $145,000 | |
| FY2023 | 112 | 91.1% | $171,000 | |
| FY2024 | 103 | 90.3% | $165,000 | |
| FY2025 | 109 | 89.9% | $163,200 | |
| FY2026 | 52 | 84.6% | $176,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Art Directors have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 772 Labor Condition Application filings for Art Directors on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 88.9% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Art Directors on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Art Directors on the E-3 visa is $158,714, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Art Directors on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Art Directors are: Apple (21 filings), Meta (14 filings), Anomaly Partners (11 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa art directors based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Art Directors are based in: NY (391 filings), CA (289 filings), IL (17 filings).
Can Australians work as art directors on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Art Directors is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
