Design Lead
$146k - $202k USD
At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team:
The Brand & Communications team drives all aspects of brand identity, media relations, digital media, and content strategy, focusing on both external impact and internal alignment. Our mission is to position the company as a trusted industry leader and household name, shaping the narrative around our bold vision and groundbreaking milestones. By crafting compelling stories and innovative campaigns, we energize and inspire stakeholders, fueling momentum that drives Relativity’s mission forward.
About the Role:
The Design Lead will shape how Relativity shows up across every touchpoint, from launch campaigns to internal communications, digital platforms, employee brand, events, and physical spaces. This role requires both creative leadership and hands-on design execution, with the ability to maintain a high bar for craft while operating in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. In this role, you’ll:
- Maintain and strengthen Relativity’s brand identity, style guide, and visual systems to build awareness, recognition, and consistency both internally and externally
- Concept, design, and produce a wide variety of creative assets (digital, print, environmental design, etc.) to communicate Relativity’s mission and build brand engagement
- Translate creative briefs, brand strategies, and business needs into high-impact, creative solutions
- Establish design systems that produce consistent, high-quality results
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver creative solutions and ensure brand consistency across the company
- Manage and mentor other designers ensuring timely and consistent execution as well as oversee vendor relationships and maintain brand alignment across projects
About You:
- 7+ years of experience as a designer in a fast-paced environment and pro-level fluency in Adobe Creative Suite
- A wholistic approach to brand and design and how it lives across all touchpoints
- Experienced people leader who mentors designers, provides clear creative direction, and fosters a high-performing team environment
- Portfolio demonstrating breadth, depth, and creativity
- Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Natural collaborator with a proactive mindset and strong sense of ownership
Nice to haves but not required:
- Experience with animation, web and/or illustration
- Experience working with technical renderings or CAD-based visuals
- Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, technology, or other engineering-led industries
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range:
$146,000—$201,500 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.