Graphic Designer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Long Beach, California, or Auckland, New Zealand. U.S. office roles are subject to ITAR eligibility requirements.

Salary: $90,000–$115,000 USD annually for California-based employees; total compensation also includes company stock.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end aerospace company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions.

What you will do

• Design graphics for digital platforms, print materials, presentations, events, product launches, mission campaigns, and corporate communications.
• Develop visual concepts that make complex aerospace technology accessible and engaging.
• Create mission patches, vehicle livery, merchandise, conference materials, website content, and other aerospace applications.
• Support video content, motion graphics, social media assets, and technical visualizations.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining consistency with brand standards and organized asset libraries.
• Collaborate with the Brand Design Lead, internal stakeholders, and external vendors from concept through production.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional graphic design experience, plus a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 9+ years of total work experience may substitute for the degree.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand design.
• Experience developing merchandise and swag and managing vendor production processes.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• U.S. office candidates must meet ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations; New Zealand candidates must be eligible to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, space, defense, or deep-tech industries.
• Motion graphics, video editing, 3D rendering, web design, Figma, Sketch, Cinema 4D, Blender, or KeyShot experience.
• Experience with live events, exhibitions, experiential activations, photography direction, or art direction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, present creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and translate technical subject matter into compelling visuals.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment focused on innovation, teamwork, tight deadlines, and hands-on execution.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% company-stock discount.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional perks include EV charging, fitness and gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and a 50% merchandise-store discount.