Lead Graphic Designer, Merchandising & Events
Core
Lead the design and development of SpaceX merchandise (apparel, mission patches, tech items) and event collateral (invites, menus, content) to excite the public about space travel.
Role type
Lead Graphic Designer (Merchandising & Events)
Builds
Curated merchandise products sold via online store and event-specific branding materials
Domain
Aerospace / Space Exploration
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product design process ownership, tech pack creation, fabric specification management, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), typography, layout design, vendor spec preparation, trend analysis
Preferred skills
Fashion/apparel brand experience, image retouching for digital and print, cost-effective design solutions, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Responsibilities
Design new merchandise products aligned with company milestones; create mission patches and event-specific gifts; manage product design from concept to production handoff; maintain tech packs, fit charts, and color standards; design graphics for social, web, and print; prepare designs for final production with printer specs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC