Sr. Graphic Designer

$110,000 - $145,000/Yr

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Onsite - Hawthorne, CA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Sr. Graphic Designer at SpaceX, you will play a pivotal role in leading the creative development and execution of a diverse array of visual design projects aimed at inspiring and educating the public. This position is critical in bringing to life visual representations for both external and internal needs, requiring a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to execution. You will collaborate closely with the Communications, Content, and Creative teams to produce assets across multiple platforms, including print, digital, webcast, and experiential graphic design. Your responsibilities will encompass the entire creative process, from initial sketches and storyboarding to the final execution of projects, ensuring that the visual aesthetic of the SpaceX brand is maintained throughout. In this role, you will manage projects that range from simple design requests to complex print-ready materials, demonstrating your ability to lead and coordinate effectively. You will be expected to generate new concepts based on stakeholder direction and your own research, showcasing your creativity and innovative thinking. The position demands a high level of proficiency in various design tools and a strong understanding of design principles, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Your contributions will not only enhance the visual identity of SpaceX but also support the company's mission of making human life on Mars a reality.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Communications, Content and Creative teams in producing assets across multiple platforms (print, digital, webcast and experiential graphic design)
  • Sketch, storyboard, ideate, and generate new concepts based on stakeholder direction and self-driven research
  • Own the creative process from design to execution on projects both internal and external facing
  • Maintain the visual aesthetic of the brand
  • Lead and manage projects ranging from simple design requests to managing complex print-ready materials

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of professional design experience in illustration, graphic design, or print production

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, web design, or advertising
  • 8+ years of digital graphic/visual design experience, preferably in a creative digital agency setting working on digital products
  • Experience with client management and full-cycle production of original content
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
  • Expertise in visual quality assurance (VQA) of image size format, color format, and file delivery format
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint and/or Keynote
  • Proficiency with Figma
  • Experience with image optimizing, retouching, manipulation, color corrections
  • Experience in design, layout, color, and typography to art direct or produce digital assets, partnering with Product Designers
  • Experience creating 2D digital assets/iconography
  • Experience with animation, motion design, motion graphics work, and dynamic interactions
  • Experience in industrial design or working with industrial designers
  • Experience with UX/UI design
  • Experience in printer spec language and output as well as working with outside print vendors and digital production
  • Strong visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions
  • Typeface and or illustration design skills
  • Knowledgeable in industry standard digital production technologies for pixel-perfect branded design assets for web and apps
  • A growing ability to develop innovative design work across all media
  • Resourcefulness and ability to locate and archive assets independently
  • Able to multi-task on design projects with a tireless work ethic
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
  • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
  • Ability to maintain composure and articulate directives in an open, ever changing, fast paced environment
  • Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects based on the business calendar

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • 5 days of sick leave per year
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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