Graphic Designer at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA

Summary: SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human exploration of space. They are seeking a Graphic Designer to lead the creative development and execution of visual design projects, aiming to inspire and educate the public through various design mediums. 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 Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - 1+ years of professional design experience in illustration, graphic design, or print production - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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 - 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 Required Skills: Graphic Design, Illustration, Print Production, Digital Graphic Design, Client Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Quality Assurance, PowerPoint, Keynote, Figma, Image Optimization, Retouching, Color Correction, Typography, 2D Digital Asset Creation, Iconography, Animation, Motion Design, Motion Graphics, UX/UI Design, Industrial Design, Printer Specification Language, Digital Production Technologies, Typeface Design Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, Various other discounts and perks, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy