Head of Brand

Furientis • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Furientis is seeking a Head of Brand to make the company a place where the best engineers and technicians want to work. The role documents the work of building and flying missiles and turns that footage and those stories into a distinctive brand grounded in the company’s people, hardware, and locations. The position is hands-on, involving shooting, editing, designing, and writing, with freelancers brought in when needed. The Head of Brand will establish capture and release processes so important work is documented and public assets are cleared before release.

The position reports to the CEO and is on-site at Furientis’ Los Angeles headquarters. It includes regular travel to Mojave and other test sites, as well as monthly weekend travel for test events and supplier engagements. Remote work is not available. A security clearance is not required, but the candidate must be a U.S. Person and eligible to access export-controlled information.

Requirements

• Portfolio demonstrating a distinctive creative perspective and original brand work.
• At least 6 years in brand, creative, or communications roles, with senior ownership of a brand’s direction.
• Experience delivering high-quality creative work on fast-paced programs with aggressive schedules and changing priorities.
• Strong personal photo and video skills, including shooting and editing own work.
• Real experience capturing tests or operations in the field, including long days, remote sites, and situations with no second takes.
• Technical curiosity sufficient to understand the hardware and earn engineers’ trust.
• Ability to work within strict release rules without losing creative ambition.
• Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to access export-controlled information.
• Must work on-site at the Los Angeles headquarters; remote work is not available.
• Availability for regular and monthly weekend travel to test sites and supplier engagements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at hardware, launch, or critical technology startups.
• Experience capturing launch or missile test campaigns.
• Motion graphics, 3D, or drone skills.
• Experience with ITAR or government public-release review.
• Experience setting editorial strategy and writing website copy, posts, program stories, and recruiting content.

Responsibilities

• Shoot photo and video of flight tests, motor firings, factory work, and daily life at the company; build and maintain the media library.
• Create Furientis’ visual system and voice, including logo use, typography, color, motion, and photo style.
• Conceive and produce launch films, recruiting films, and social content using captured footage.
• Art direct merchandise, patches, posters, and company materials.
• Hire and direct freelance photographers, editors, designers, and fabricators.
• Coordinate with export compliance and program leads to ensure every public asset is cleared before release.
• Establish capture and release processes so important work is documented.

What This Job Offers

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