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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. The Marketing & Communications team serves as the storytelling engine, translating complex aerospace concepts into compelling visual narratives across media, social, video, events, merchandise, and design.
You will join the team as a Brand Designer based onsite at Rocket Lab's Auckland facility. This role focuses on creating high-impact visual content across diverse formats—from mission patches and vehicle livery to merchandise, presentations, event graphics, digital campaigns, and website content. You'll partner closely with the Brand Design Lead and collaborate across the business to bring technical concepts to life visually.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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 production of video content, motion graphics, and social media assets
- Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution (merchandise, conference booths, websites, printed collateral)
- Contribute to the evolution of Rocket Lab's visual identity as the company grows
- Design mission patches, vehicle livery, and other unique aerospace applications
This role suits someone who wants to own projects from concept to execution, enjoys designing across multiple formats, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where work is executed with minimal hand-holding.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required):
- 5+ years of professional graphic design experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand design
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS (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 Cinema 4D, Blender, or KeyShot
- Experience designing for live events, exhibitions, or experiential activations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to present creative concepts
- Collaborative mindset with ability to take direct feedback and iterate quickly
- Passion for storytelling and translating technical subject matter into compelling visuals
Note: Background checks will be undertaken prior to employment offers. Due to ITAR regulations, you must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Eligible nationalities include Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, European Union member states, and NATO countries.
