Brand Designer

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. 

About the Role

We are seeking a driven Brand Designer to help define and scale how the world sees and understands our spacecraft, our technology, and our mission. This role sits on the Marketing team and reports directly to the Head of Marketing. You will be responsible for shaping Apex’s visual identity and translating complex, technical products into clear, compelling, and consistent brand expressions across Apex’s brand properties, including but not limited to Apex’s website, social channels, customer-facing marketing materials, and physical collateral.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Apex’s visual brand identity across all marketing mediums

• Build and maintain scalable brand design systems, guidelines, and templates

• Design high-quality assets for: Apex’s website, social media, sales decks and customer presentations, physical collateral and event materials, etc.

• Partner closely with marketing, product, and leadership to translate strategy and technical concepts into visual narratives

• Ensure consistency, craft, and quality across all externally facing materials

• Lead creative execution from concept through delivery in a fast-paced environment

• Review and provide direction to contractors or external creative partners as needed

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in brand design, graphic design, or a related role

• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand system development and polished execution across multiple mediums

• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint

• Experience building and maintaining brand design systems

• Strong visual design fundamentals (typography, layout, hierarchy, consistency)

• Ability to translate complex or technical ideas into clear, compelling visuals

• Comfortable owning projects end-to-end as an individual contributor

Nice to Have

• Experience creating motion graphics or lightweight animations to support storytelling and campaigns Motion design experience (After Effects)

• Comfort implementing marketing website updates in Webflow

• Comfort capturing high-quality photos for marketing use (e.g., events, hardware, people, or in-house content)

• Interest in space, aerospace, or advanced technology

• Startup or high-growth company experience

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Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup backed by $200M in Series D funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

• Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

• Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day

• Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family

• Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self

• World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.