Graphic Designer

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA we are looking for a creative and technically skilled Graphic / Brand Designer to create visual content with impact – from mission patches to merchandise, presentations to event graphics, and digital campaigns to website content. You’ll partner closely with our Brand Design Lead and collaborate with many teams across the business. We move fast and work on everything from technical renders to social campaigns to rocket livery that'll end up in orbit. You need to keep up, communicate clearly, and push work across the finish line without someone holding your hand. This role is perfect if you want to own projects from concept to execution, get excited by designing across multiple formats, and enjoy working with teams who care deeply about their work and want to see it brought to life through your work. This role can be based in either Long Beach, California or Auckland, New Zealand.

Requirements

5+ years of professional graphic design experience & a bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years of total work experience).
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand design
Experience in developing merchandise and swag, working with vendors through the production process to deliver completed products
Understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy

Nice To Haves

Experience working in aerospace, space, defense, or deep-tech industries
Experience with motion graphics, video editing, or 3D rendering software is a plus
Knowledge of web design principles and tools like Figma or Sketch
Familiarity with 3D software such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or KeyShot
Experience designing for live events, exhibitions, or experiential activations
Understanding of photography direction and art direction for photo shoots
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Strong communication skills and the ability to present creative concepts
A collaborative mindset with the ability to take direct feedback and iterate quickly
Passion for storytelling and translating technical subject matter into compelling visuals

Responsibilities

Design high-quality graphics for digital platforms, print materials, presentations, and event activations
Develop compelling visual concepts that translate complex aerospace technology into accessible, engaging content
Create branded assets for product launches, mission campaigns, and corporate communications
Support the production of video content, motion graphics, and social media assets
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining consistency with Rocket Lab's brand standards
Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of creative work (merchandise, conference booths, websites, printed collateral etc)
Contribute to the evolution of Rocket Lab's visual identity as the company grows
Design mission patches, vehicle livery, and other unique aerospace applications
Maintain organized asset libraries and design systems

Benefits

company stock
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
dental and vision coverage
paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
flexible spending and dependent care accounts
paid parental leave
disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
subsidized EV charging
onsite fitness centers (where available)
discounted gym memberships
complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
a variety of other employee discounts