Sr. Graphic Designer, Marketing & Communications (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Hawthorne, California; this is not a remote position and relocation is required if not already local.

Salary: $115,000–$160,000 annual base salary (Level 3)

Company

SpaceX develops technologies intended to enable human exploration of space and life on Mars.

What you will do

• Lead the creative development and execution of visual design projects for internal and external audiences.
• Partner with Communications, Content, Creative, and Product Design teams to produce assets for print, digital, webcast, and experiential formats.
• Sketch, storyboard, ideate, and develop concepts using stakeholder direction and independent research.
• Own projects from initial design through execution while maintaining SpaceX’s visual aesthetic.
• Manage projects ranging from simple design requests to complex print-ready materials and product launch campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in illustration, graphic design, or print production.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Experience with visual quality assurance, image optimization, retouching, color correction, layout, typography, and digital production.
• Experience creating graphic design, motion design, and iconography assets; an online portfolio and PDF work samples are required.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, manage deadlines, prioritize projects, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends for prototyping and product launch campaigns. Applicants must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, lawful permanent residency, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required authorizations.

Nice to have

• 8+ years of digital graphic or visual design experience, preferably in a creative digital agency or digital product environment.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint or Keynote and Figma.
• Experience with UX/UI design, industrial design, animation, motion graphics, dynamic interactions, and printer specifications.
• Experience with client management, full-cycle original content production, typeface or illustration design, and digital asset archiving.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid sick leave, and paid vacation.
• At least 10 paid holidays per year, plus employee discounts and other benefits.
• Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.