Graphic Designer

Rocket Lab – Brand Designer Rocket Lab is an end‑to‑end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit. We develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. Marketing & Communications The Marketing & Communications team is the storytelling engine of RocketLab. We tell the big stories, break down the complex concepts, showcase the inspiring missions, and make space beautiful. Through media relations, social media, video production, events, merchandise, and design, the team works across the entire business to translate literal rocket science into stories and messages that resonate with key audiences. Brand Designer Based onsite at RocketLab's global headquarters in LongBeach, 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. What You’ll Get to Do 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 RocketLab'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 RocketLab's visual identity as the company grows Design mission patches, vehicle livery, and other unique aerospace applications Maintain organized asset libraries and design systems You’ll Bring These Qualifications 5+ years of professional graphic design experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years of total work experience). Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Experience developing merchandise and swag, working with vendors through the production process to deliver completed products. Understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy. These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have Experience working in aerospace, space, defense, or deep‑tech industries. Experience with motion graphics, video editing, or 3D rendering software. Knowledge of web design principles and tools like Figma or Sketch. Familiarity with 3D software such as Cinema4D, 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. Benefits and Compensation Base Pay Range (CA Only): $82,000 - $103,000 USD. Base salary is one component of our total rewards package. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including top‑tier medical HMO, PPO and a 100% company‑sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include a discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts. What to Expect We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. Our culture values hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and focus on delivering rather than dwelling on challenges. For Candidates Seeking to Work in US Offices Only To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), RocketLab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or be lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. For Candidates Seeking to Work in New Zealand Offices Only Background checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations. You may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement RocketLab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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