Graphic Designer

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

The Marketing & Communications team is the storytelling engine of Rocket Lab. 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 Marketing & Communications team works across the entire business to translate literal rocket science into stories and messages that resonate with key audiences.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Based onsite at Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach 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. Youll partner closely with our Brand Design Lead and collaborate with many teams across the business. We move fast and work on everything from technical renders to social campaigns to rocket livery thatll end up in orbit. You need to keep up communicate clearly and push work across the finish line without someone holding your hand.

This role is perfect if you want to own projects from concept to execution get excited by designing across multiple formats and enjoy working with teams who care deeply about their work and want to see it brought to life through your work.

This role can be based in either Long Beach California or Auckland New Zealand.

WHAT YOULL 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 Rocket Labs 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 Rocket Labs visual identity as the company grows
• Design mission patches vehicle livery and other unique aerospace applications
• Maintain organized asset libraries and design systems

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of professional graphic design experience & a bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience (9 years of total work experience).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign)
• Portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand design
• Experience in 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 is a plus
• Knowledge of web design principles and tools like Figma or Sketch
• Familiarity with 3D software such as Cinema 4D 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

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting standing walking computer work and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise dust and fumes in production areas.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others 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 our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

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) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or 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. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These 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 United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these 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. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.