Sr. Graphic Designer, Merchandising and Events

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER MERCHANDISING AND EVENTS

The Merchandising & Events team is looking for a passionate and innovative senior creative designer to guide our brands visual identity and storytelling across all merchandising and events. You will drive the distinct brand identities for SpaceX Starlink and affiliatesfostering distinct brand guidelines for each while ensuring they feel cohesive and unified.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop maintain and enforce comprehensive brand guidelines for merchandising and events across SpaceX Starlink and its affiliates skillfully balancing each brands unique voice with overarching cohesion.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with company-wide design teams to establish and align on unified visual identity standards.
• Direct the visual identity storytelling and design strategy for all merchandise and gifting (i.e. apparel accessories retail products) and events (i.e. customer launches conferences activations) ensuring outputs are innovative on-brand and mission-aligned.
• Partner closely with product development and operations teams to align creative concepts with business strategy and product launch timelines.
• Oversee the full design lifecyclefrom initial mood boards to final production assetswhile exploring emerging trends cutting-edge techniques and immersive experiences to drive visionary innovation.
• Build mentor and manage a talented design team fostering a culture of creativity collaboration accountability and high performance to deliver exceptional results under tight deadlines.
• Craft cohesive high-impact and distinct brand narratives that span physical digital and marketing channels ensuring all assetsfrom e-comm creative and photography to videos and packagingseamlessly reflect and advance the respective brand visions.
• Partner with communications and executive teams to translate brand strategies into compelling visuals that drive engagement sales and customer excitement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in graphic design visual communications industrial design or design principle.
• 10 years of experience in design.
• 5 years of experience in merchandising events or brand visual identity.
• 5 years of experience with design software and tools (Adobe Creative Suite Figma Sketch).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to be hands on with designing products executing edits and tech packs.
• Proven track record owning brand guidelines and visual systems for tech consumer or mission-driven companies.
• Technical proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite Figma Sketch) and production processes for apparel print digital and experiential design.
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional creative teams in fast-paced high-stakes environments.
• Strong design portfolio including apparel print digital and experiential design.
• Experience with multi-brand portfolios.
• Experience in aerospace tech or consumer products industries.
• Strong familiarity with SpaceX Starlink and affiliates.
• Passion for space exploration innovation and storytelling that connects people to big missions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity iterate rapidly and deliver under launch-like pressure.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 25lbs unassisted.
• Must be willing to travel to vendors or other SpaceX locations (up to 15%).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Sr. Graphic Designer: $170000.00 $215000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive 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 and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.

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