Graphic Designer

SpaceX Careers: Graphic Designer

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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 of enabling human life on Mars.

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Graphic Designer Responsibilities

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As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for leading the creative development and execution of a wide range of visual design projects with the ultimate goal of inspiring and educating the public. This position will play a critical role in bringing to life visual representations for both external and internal needs and require a keen eye for detail and execution.

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Responsibilities

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• 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

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Basic Requirements

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

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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• 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

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Additional Requirements

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• 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

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Compensation and Benefits

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Pay range:

• Graphic Designer/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year
• Graphic Designer/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

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ITAR Requirements

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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.

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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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.