Brand Designer

Job overview

The Brand Designer works onsite in Long Beach, CA; the posting also identifies Auckland, New Zealand, as a possible work location. Compensation for the California location is $82,000–$103,000 per year. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems; its Marketing and Communications team translates technical work and missions into stories for key audiences. The designer creates visual content across digital, print, presentation, and event formats, translating aerospace technology into accessible communications. Collaboration across teams and consistent brand assets support product launches, mission campaigns, and the company’s evolving visual identity.

What you'll do

• Design graphics for digital platforms, print, presentations, and event activations
• develop visual concepts that communicate aerospace technology
• create branded assets for launches, mission campaigns, and corporate communications
• support video, motion graphics, and social media content
• manage multiple projects while maintaining brand standards
• coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders
• design mission patches and vehicle livery
• maintain asset libraries and design systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

brand designer

rocket lab

long beach ca

auckland new zealand

marketing and communications

graphic design

aerospace

mission patches

vehicle livery

adobe creative suite

digital campaigns

$82k–$103k per year

equity

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA plan option
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• paid parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• employee stock purchase program
• subsidized EV charging
• onsite gym
• food and drinks
• discounts.

Why this role

The posting lists Long Beach, California, or Auckland, New Zealand, as possible work locations; the stated salary range applies to California.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.