Production Designer

Vast • Long Beach, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for Production Designer, reporting to the Senior Director of Brand, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
As a Production Designer at Vast, you will help ensure our work is delivered with clarity, precision, and consistency, from internal workspaces and executive presentations to mission-critical reviews, events, and external-facing environments. You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, marketing, and leadership to translate complex aerospace systems into accurate, production-ready visual experiences, while maintaining a high standard of craft and execution through final delivery.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne or Long Beach location.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience as a Production Designer, Environmental Designer, or in a closely related role
• Strong portfolio demonstrating production-ready design work for physical environments, branded spaces, or complex systems
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Workspace, or similar

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on technically complex projects, such as aerospace, architecture, industrial design, or advanced manufacturing
• Ability to translate engineering or technical information into clear, accurate visual design
• Experience coordinating with fabricators, vendors, and installation teams
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, fabrication methods, and production constraints
• Proven ability to create clear, accurate design documentation for production handoff
• Strong verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working with limited information, ambiguity, and evolving requirements
• High attention to detail and a logical, structured approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver production-ready physical and digital environments, including interiors, exhibits, presentations, and branded spaces
• Translate creative direction into clear, detailed layouts, drawings, and specifications suitable for fabrication and installation
• Produce and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including plans, elevations, sections, renderings, and graphic packages
• Partner closely with engineering, facilities, and manufacturing teams to ensure technical accuracy, feasibility, and alignment through execution
• Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and installers to ensure design intent, quality, and timelines are maintained through production
• Build and maintain production templates, standards, and workflows that enable consistent, efficient delivery
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high attention to detail, quality, and schedule
• Ensure brand consistency across environments, graphics, and physical assets
• Participate in site walks, installations, and on-site design support as needed
• Iterate efficiently based on feedback, evolving requirements, and mission-driven timelines

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• ClassPass credits
• personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks
• We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

What This Job Offers

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