Creative Lead

Antares • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $112,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Antares is seeking a Creative Lead as its first in-house creative hire. You will own the company's visual identity and produce its creative output — photography, video, and design — while directing external agencies and production partners on larger-scale projects. The ideal candidate is both a skilled individual content creator and a capable creative director, comfortable working in secure industrial environments and building processes from scratch. The candidate will report to the Communications Manager of Antares.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in visual content creation, multimedia production, or equivalent
• A portfolio demonstrating both self-produced work (photography, video, design) and work directed through agencies or production teams
• Expert in industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; professional video editing proficiency (Premiere or equivalent)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with communications, engineering, and leadership
• A reliable self-starter, organized, with strong attention to detail
• Sound judgment regarding what can and cannot be captured or published in a regulated, security-conscious industry
• Ability to travel approximately 25% (Idaho Falls, ID; Aiken, SC; Washington, DC; San Antonio, TX; other sites possible)
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to required access to national laboratory and government facilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience shooting in industrial, technical, or field environments (energy, aerospace, defense, or manufacturing).
• Venture-backed startup experience.
• Experience with digital asset management systems and content calendars.
• Familiarity with energy, nuclear, defense, or deep-tech audiences.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, improve processes, and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated ability to present creative concepts clearly to executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Owning and evolving the Antares visual identity, serving as the internal authority on brand standards, creative guidelines, and design systems
• Shooting, editing, and designing content across social, web, press, events, and executive communications
• Briefing, directing, and managing creative agencies and production vendors on larger-scale projects — brand campaigns, website development, video series — tracking priorities, setting deadlines, and holding partners to a high standard from scoping through delivery
• Driving and executing the creative vision for campaigns, announcements, and key brand moments in partnership with Communications
• Championing a culture of craft, speed, and continuous improvement within the creative function

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed