Sr. Designer, Merchandising

Sr. Designer, Merchandising

Design and produce mission patches that embody SpaceX's brand and space exploration achievements

Location: Los Angeles

Compensation: $110,000 - 145,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

The Senior Designer is responsible for the development and creation of merchandise assets at SpaceX such as mission patches, soft goods, and other products, as well as graphic design needs for events. These items will be sold through our online store including, but not limited to apparel, mission patches, soft goods, tech items and other curated products. This role will work closely with our engineers, events team, and cross‑functional departments to deliver products and designs that meet customer and employee needs. This is a unique opportunity to join a team bringing new ideas and designs to SpaceX, while contributing to the overall mission to excite the public about space travel and make life multiplanetary.

• Collaborate with the merchandise team to design new products, using key company milestones to inform design strategy.
• Design customer gifting items, including but not limited to mission patches, signing gifts, product for conferences and event‑specific gifts.
• Own the product design process from initial design to production hand off, ensuring new products meet deadlines for product release dates.
• Work closely with the customer team to design and create company mission patches and provide multiple file types for varying use cases.
• Design and maintain tech packs, fit charts, color standards, and fabric specifications.
• Assist in developing and producing graphics, typography, and layouts for social, web, and print.
• Effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Prepare designs for final production, including but not limited to, printer and vendor specs.
• Be a key stakeholder in the development of the brand's identity through merchandising.

• Bachelor's degree in design or related artistic field.
• 7+ years of experience working in product and graphic design.

• Impressive design portfolio including merchandise and graphic designs.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and possess a proven ability to thrive under deadline pressure and to execute several projects simultaneously.
• Successful experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic, results‑oriented team environment.
• Advanced knowledge using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (including but not limited to InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator).
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, and ability to influence in front of key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of successful design and integration, assimilating design feedback, and the delivery of projects on time.
• Strong aptitude for trend and design; exceptional design aesthetic and experience working with a fashion/apparel brand preferred.
• Experience retouching images for both digital and print.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, original, and cost‑effective design solutions.

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed, with occasional travel to events.
• Visual portfolio is mandatory for consideration.
• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to Hawthorne, CA.

Pay range:

Designer, Merchandising & Events/Senior: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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