Head of Marketing

Helogen•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Helogen is hiring its first Head of Marketing to define, build, and lead the company’s marketing function. The role will shape Helogen’s core narrative into a strong, clear, and consistent market presence among investors, customers, partners, media, and talent. The Head of Marketing will develop the playbook for reaching key audiences, set priorities, build repeatable marketing programs, and establish metrics for evaluating effectiveness. This is a strategic, hands-on role in a small, fast-moving team. The successful candidate will guide marketing with strategic judgment and creative ambition while executing directly as needed. As Helogen grows, this person will build and lead a marketing team and help shape both the company’s market perception and its development. The position is in-office in Los Angeles, California. Applicants must be a U.S. Person under U.S. export control regulations or otherwise eligible to access export-controlled information and technology. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals admitted as refugees or granted asylum in the United States.

Requirements

At least 8 years of professional experience, including proven experience leading the marketing function in a high-growth company.
Experience building a marketing program in a resource-limited environment where priorities shift quickly and systems are being created from scratch.
Strategic and commercially minded, with an understanding of how marketing supports customer acquisition, fundraising, commercial conversations, recruiting, and category leadership.
Able and willing to work hands-on across marketing activities in a lean organization.
Strong creative and visual instincts and the ability to guide designers and agencies to meet high quality standards.
Experience managing external agencies, freelancers, and creative partners, including setting expectations, allocating resources, and holding partners accountable.
Data-informed decision-making skills, including setting meaningful KPIs, evaluating performance, and adjusting strategy based on results.
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, including the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, compelling language.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, launches, agencies, content calendars, and internal stakeholders.
Resourceful and adaptable, with creative ambition, strong opinions without ego, and respect for technical and commercial complexity.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control regulations or otherwise eligible to access export-controlled information and technology.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in space, robotics, AI, or advanced manufacturing is strongly preferred.
BA, BS, or MBA in a relevant field.
Previous work at a high-growth company with a strong narrative, technical product, and ambitious market vision; examples include WHOOP, Oura, Levels, Eight Sleep, Ramp, Mercury, Anduril, Hadrian, Axiom, Vast, Relativity, Arc, Astranis, Ginkgo, or Benchling.

Responsibilities

Define and lead Helogen’s marketing strategy, translating company objectives into priorities and programs that build market awareness, credibility, and commercial opportunity.
Develop the marketing playbook, including brand guidelines, tone, channels, KPIs, and processes for consistent, scalable execution.
Own positioning and messaging, ensuring Helogen’s narrative is clear, compelling, and consistent across audiences, channels, and touchpoints.
Lead content and thought leadership, translating complex technical concepts into stories that communicate value, demonstrate expertise, and establish Helogen’s role in the emerging space industrialization market.
Partner with the CEO and Commercial team to align marketing priorities with company strategy, customer opportunities, fundraising, partnerships, and broader business goals.
Design PR, events, partnerships, and speaking-engagement strategies to extend Helogen’s reach among potential customers, investors, partners, and media.
Create marketing materials such as customer presentations, mission briefs, capability overviews, case studies, and event materials.
Use performance data and market insights to evaluate effectiveness, inform decisions, and improve the marketing approach.
Manage external agencies, freelancers, and creative partners by providing direction, upholding quality standards, and driving accountability.
Build and lead the marketing team as Helogen grows, establishing the capabilities and structure needed to support evolving company goals.