Junior Art Director

About the role

The Junior Art Director will lead the design across various projects, including brand guidelines refresh, social media visual assets, pitch decks, product slick sheets and one-pagers, event banners and trade show materials, merchandise, and creative campaign posters. They will also provide creative direction and brand strategy, ensuring alignment with Firestorm's identity and differentiating the company in the defense technology space.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design across ongoing projects including brand guidelines refresh, social media visual assets, pitch decks, product slick sheets and one-pagers, event banners and trade show materials, merchandise, and creative campaign posters.
• Bring creative insight and strategic thinking to brand decisions, not just execution, but vision.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership to ensure creative output aligns with company positioning and narrative.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• 3+ years of professional graphic design/art direction experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating brand identity work, typography, layout, hierarchy, illustration, and composition across digital and print.
• Experience with developing visual brand identity.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Figma.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high craft bar.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience designing within technical B2B/B2G categories.
• Experience with Photo Illustration, Photo Compositing/Photomontage and/or Vectorizing.
• Experience working in a startup environment.

Benefits

This is a 1099 role with the opportunity to go full-time*. Compensation US Hourly Range: $50 - $60. Up to 20 hours per week to start with the opportunity for more. Final rate will be determined and outlined in the offer letter with clearly defined objectives, milestones, deliverables and expectations.

Pay

US Hourly Range: $50 - $60

Schedule

Position is working remotely, with option to work from headquarters located in San Diego, CA as desired. Occasional travel as needed.

Skills

Required qualifications include U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance, 3+ years of professional graphic design/art direction experience, a portfolio demonstrating brand identity work, typography, layout, hierarchy, illustration, and composition across digital and print, experience with developing visual brand identity, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Figma, ability to operate independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines, strong attention to detail and a high craft bar, exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience designing within technical B2B/B2G categories, experience with Photo Illustration, Photo Compositing/Photomontage and/or Vectorizing, experience working in a startup environment.

Benefits

Final rate will be determined and outlined in the offer letter with clearly defined objectives, milestones, deliverables and expectations.

Who We Are

At Firestorm, our mission is to equip warfighters with mission-critical capabilities at the point of need. We're pioneering the development of an expeditionary manufacturing ecosystem enabling the production and sustainment of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems, additively manufactured parts for repair and sustainment, and the software to turn point solutions into a network of strategic assets. Join us at Firestorm as we build towards a future of adaptable resilience through incontestable defense logistics.

Export Control Compliance

To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment.