SOC code 27-1014
There have been 116 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Multimedia Artists and Animators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.5% certified. The median annualized wage is $110,870. The top sponsor is Blizzard Entertainment, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
58 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Multimedia Artists and Animators. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Entertainment | 6 | 100.0% | $85,041 | CA | Irvine |
| The Mill Group | 6 | 100.0% | $99,300 | NY | New York |
| 2K Games | 4 | 100.0% | $122,893 | CA | Novato |
| Apple | 4 | 100.0% | $165,594 | CA | Cupertino |
| Dreamworks Animation | 4 | 75.0% | $120,848 | CA | Glendale |
| Framestore | 4 | 75.0% | $170,000 | CA | Culver City |
| Gretel | 4 | 100.0% | $109,710 | NY | New York |
| Naughty Dog A Limited Liability Company | 4 | 75.0% | $107,500 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Animatrik Virtual Production | 3 | 100.0% | $107,640 | CA | Newport Beach |
| Baron Baron | 3 | 66.7% | $78,300 | NY | New York |
| Juice Los Angeles | 3 | 66.7% | $52,667 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Ready At Dawn Studios | 3 | 66.7% | $115,000 | CA | Irvine |
| Rockstar Games | 3 | 100.0% | $112,694 | NY | New York |
| Technicolor Creative Services USA | 3 | 100.0% | $234,000 | CA | Culver City |
| The Secret Lab | 3 | 100.0% | $141,924 | CA | Burbank |
| Valve | 3 | 100.0% | $190,000 | WA | Bellevue |
| Activision Publishing | 2 | 100.0% | $109,134 | CA | Carlsbad |
| Betting On Content | 2 | 0.0% | $103,000 | KY | Louisville |
| Company 3/Method | 2 | 50.0% | $115,000 | GA | Atlanta |
| Creata (USA) | 2 | 100.0% | $69,500 | IL | Oakbrook Terrace |
| Deluxe Creative Services | 2 | 100.0% | $125,000 | GA | Atlanta |
| Filevine | 2 | 100.0% | $150,000 | NY | Brooklyn |
| Fusefx | 2 | 100.0% | $118,560 | NY | New York |
| 2 | 100.0% | $137,812 | CA | San Bruno | |
| Health Care Service | 2 | 100.0% | $78,323 | IL | Chicago |
| Hi-Rez Studios | 2 | 100.0% | $52,383 | GA | Alpharetta |
| Meta | 2 | 100.0% | $115,000 | CA | Irvine |
| Microsoft | 2 | 100.0% | $142,085 | WA | Redmond |
| Pro Unlimited | 2 | 100.0% | $260,000 | TX | Austin |
| Rockstar San Diego | 2 | 100.0% | $97,500 | CA | Carlsbad |
| A52 | 1 | 100.0% | $255,000 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Beautiful Destinations | 1 | 100.0% | $60,000 | NY | Staten Island |
| Breville USA | 1 | 100.0% | $140,000 | WA | Seattle |
| Bungie | 1 | 100.0% | $110,000 | WA | Bellevue |
| Buzzfeed | 1 | 100.0% | $81,515 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Cartoon Network Studios | 1 | 100.0% | $112,944 | CA | Burbank |
| Coinbase | 1 | 100.0% | $200,000 | NY | New York |
| Corsicana Movie | 1 | 0.0% | $108,000 | TX | Corsicana |
| Delirio Films | 1 | 100.0% | $51,418 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Devastudios | 1 | 100.0% | $84,999 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Dotw | 1 | 100.0% | $83,970 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Dreamworks Animation Television | 1 | 100.0% | $161,200 | CA | Glendale |
| Epic Games | 1 | 100.0% | $91,800 | NC | Cary |
| Netflix | 1 | 100.0% | $139,214 | CA | Los Angeles |
| No Gods No Masters | 1 | 100.0% | $55,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| People Can Fly U S | 1 | 100.0% | $98,625 | NY | New York |
| Picture Head | 1 | 100.0% | $58,240 | CA | Hollywood |
| Playable | 1 | 100.0% | $96,000 | CA | Los Altos |
| Psyop Productions | 1 | 100.0% | $155,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Scanlinevfx LA | 1 | 100.0% | $156,000 | GA | Union City |
Top states
Where Multimedia Artists and Animators E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 64 (55.2%) | $114,884 |
| NY | 26 (22.4%) | $103,709 |
| GA | 7 (6%) | $125,000 |
| WA | 7 (6%) | $150,000 |
| IL | 4 (3.4%) | $73,243 |
| TX | 3 (2.6%) | $260,000 |
| KY | 2 (1.7%) | $103,000 |
| NC | 1 (0.9%) | $91,800 |
| UT | 1 (0.9%) | $150,000 |
| WI | 1 (0.9%) | $103,500 |
Top cities
Cities where Multimedia Artists and Animators E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 20 | $103,709 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 13 | $81,515 |
| Irvine | CA | 11 | $102,003 |
| Culver City | CA | 6 | $208,000 |
| Santa Monica | CA | 6 | $107,500 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 5 | $80,000 |
| Glendale | CA | 5 | $124,800 |
| Newport Beach | CA | 5 | $107,640 |
| Atlanta | GA | 4 | $125,000 |
| Bellevue | WA | 4 | $170,000 |
| Burbank | CA | 4 | $140,532 |
| Carlsbad | CA | 3 | $100,000 |
| Novato | CA | 3 | $122,366 |
| Alpharetta | GA | 2 | $52,383 |
| Austin | TX | 2 | $260,000 |
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 | 7 |
| Senior Designer | 3 |
| Senior Artist | 3 |
| Performance Capture Supervisor | 3 |
| Level Designer | 3 |
| Game Designer | 3 |
| FASHION EDITOR | 3 |
| Video Program Producer | 2 |
| MULTI | 2 |
| Digital Designer | 2 |
| Digital Artist | 2 |
| Concept Artist | 2 |
| Chief Product Designer | 2 |
| CG Supervisor | 2 |
| CATEGORY I - DIGITAL UNION | 2 |
| Associate Creative Director | 2 |
| Animator | 2 |
| Visual Effects Supervisor | 1 |
| Visual Development Artist | 1 |
| Visual & User Experience Designer | 1 |
| Virtual Production Lighting Supervisor | 1 |
| Video Producer | 1 |
| VISUAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR/FLAME ARTIST | 1 |
| VFX Supervisor | 1 |
| VFX Lead Artist | 1 |
| UX Designer | 1 |
| Sr. UX Product Designer | 1 |
| Senior UX Interaction Designer | 1 |
| Senior Product Illustrator | 1 |
| Senior Lead Compositor/VFX Supervisor | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Multimedia Artists and Animators. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 47 | 95.7% | $107,640 | |
| FY2021 | 42 | 90.5% | $115,000 | |
| FY2022 | 23 | 95.7% | $115,710 | |
| FY2023 | 1 | 0.0% | $101,000 | |
| FY2024 | 3 | 0.0% | $115,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Multimedia Artists and Animators have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 116 Labor Condition Application filings for Multimedia Artists and Animators on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.5% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Multimedia Artists and Animators on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Multimedia Artists and Animators on the E-3 visa is $110,870, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Multimedia Artists and Animators on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Multimedia Artists and Animators are: Blizzard Entertainment (6 filings), The Mill Group (6 filings), 2K Games (4 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa multimedia artists and animators based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Multimedia Artists and Animators are based in: CA (64 filings), NY (26 filings), GA (7 filings).
Can Australians work as multimedia artists and animators 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. Multimedia Artists and Animators is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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