Graphic Designer

GRAPHIC DESIGNER – MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, web design, or advertising
• 2+ 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
• Able to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Able to maintain composure and articulate directives in an open, ever changing, fast paced environment
• Able to stay organized, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects based on the business calendar

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Online portfolio and any supplemental samples of work in a PDF required for consideration
• A portfolio is required with examples of graphic design, motion design, and iconography assets
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends to accommodate prototyping and product launch campaigns
• This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Pay range: Level I: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year
  Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

ITAR REQUIREMENTS SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.