Head of Brand

Furientis • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Furientis is seeking a Head of Brand to build a distinctive company brand that attracts engineers and technicians. The role will document the work of building and testing missiles and turn that material into a brand grounded in the company’s people, hardware, and locations. The position is hands-on: the Head of Brand will shoot, edit, design, and write much of the creative work, while engaging freelancers when needed, and will establish processes to ensure important work is captured and public materials are cleared for release.

The role reports to the CEO and is on-site at Furientis’ Los Angeles headquarters, with regular travel to Mojave and other test sites. Monthly weekend travel is expected for test events and supplier engagements. Remote work is not available. A security clearance is not required, but the employee 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 of experience in brand, creative, or communications roles, including senior ownership of a brand’s direction.
• Experience delivering high-quality creative work on fast-paced programs with aggressive schedules and changing priorities.
• Strong photography and video skills, including the ability to shoot and edit one’s own work.
• 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 while maintaining creative ambition.
• Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to access export-controlled information.

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 company life.
• Build and maintain the company media library.
• Create Furientis’ visual identity and voice, including logo use, typography, color, motion, and photography 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 public assets are 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