Sr. Graphic Designer & Brand Lead

Who We Are:

Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world.  We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth. 

Position Overview: 
We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer & Brand Lead to develop Inversion’s visual identity and create compelling content that educates and excites. Inversion has a strong branding foundation and this role will help take it to the next level. This is a rare opportunity to build a brand at the edge of aerospace and logistics — while staying hands-on in the creation of visual communications that will define how the world sees us. 

You’ll report directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications and be Inversion’s first full-time design hire. You’ll have a high degree of autonomy, a major say in defining our creative direction, and the support to execute ambitious work. You’ll design everything from investor decks and social content to event branding and product visuals — and lay the groundwork for a future internal design team. You’ll also design all corporate merch and influence how our physical spaces look, from our offices to the factory floor. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain Inversion’s brand identity and visual design system 
• Create assets for business development materials, pitch decks, social content, tradeshow booths, merch, signage, and website 
• Translate complex aerospace and defense concepts into intuitive, compelling visual narratives 
• Own design timelines from concept through execution, managing internal priorities and external freelancers 
• Maintain and grow a trusted network of freelance designers, illustrators, and vendors 
• Set a high creative bar and champion excellent design craft across the company 

Required Qualifications: 

• 5 – 8+ years of experience in graphic design, brand development, or art direction 
• Strong portfolio showing cross-platform design work, including both digital and print 
• Complete fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office – Figma a plus 
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities 
• Proven ability to take a project from concept to completion with minimal oversight 
• Clear visual thinking, with strong command of typography, layout, hierarchy, and storytelling 
• Experience managing or collaborating with freelancers, vendors, or agencies 
• Comfortable working in a 100% in-person role at our Los Angeles headquarters 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Background in startup, agency, aerospace, or deep tech environments 
• Experience in motion graphics, 3D rendering, or video editing 
• Web design or front-end design experience 
• Familiarity with event branding and environmental graphics 
• Interest in defense, logistics, or space industries 
• Experience developing or refining brand guidelines 
• Desire to build and lead a small internal creative team over time 

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.

_{The California annual base salary for this role is currently $100,000-$150,000 Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.}