Senior Graphic Designer

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to apply brand identity across marketing collateral, digital assets, and internal materials. You will work with marketing, sales, and executive teams to translate concepts into on-brand visuals and maintain asset libraries.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, and proficiency in PowerPoint. You’ll lead multiple projects, deliver polished decks, and collaborate across departments on large-scale campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally in a corporate, agency, or startup environment.
• Portfolio showcasing branding, marketing collateral, digital design, and presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

Responsibilities

• Apply and execute brand guidelines consistently across all design work, partnering with the Visual Content and Brand Manager to ensure alignment.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and executive teams to translate concepts and messaging into compelling visuals.
• Create marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, social media graphics, and email templates.
• Design digital assets for websites, landing pages, and digital campaigns.
• Produce PowerPoint decks as needed, including pitch decks, executive presentations, and templates that align with brand guidelines.
• Ensure visual consistency and quality across all internal and external materials, providing art direction and feedback to contributors as needed.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Build and manage reusable design templates and asset libraries to improve team efficiency.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly to stakeholders, incorporating feedback efficiently.

Skills

Branding

Graphic design

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

PowerPoint

Figma

Sketch

Job description

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior Graphic Designer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. POSITION SUMMARY Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Senior Graphic Designer to apply our brand identity across marketing collateral, digital assets, and internal creative materials. This role translates business messaging into polished, on-brand visuals for marketing, sales, and executive teams, supports internal creative needs across the company, and helps organize and distribute Axiom Space's digital asset libraries. The ideal candidate is skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and proficient in PowerPoint, able to manage multiple fast-moving projects, and comfortable collaborating across departments on large-scale campaigns. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Apply and execute brand guidelines consistently across all design work, partnering with the Visual Content and Brand Manager to ensure alignment Collaborate with marketing, sales, and executive teams to translate concepts and messaging into compelling visuals Create marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, social media graphics, and email templates Design digital assets for websites, landing pages, and digital campaigns Produce PowerPoint decks as needed, including pitch decks, executive presentations, and templates that align with brand guidelines Ensure visual consistency and quality across all internal and external materials, providing art direction and feedback to contributors as needed Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines Build and manage reusable design templates and asset libraries to improve team efficiency Present design concepts and rationale clearly to stakeholders, incorporating feedback efficiently Support or oversee management of Axiom's Digital Asset libraries in accordance with established standards and procedures Manage, maintain, and increase content engagement internally and externally through content discovery and use reporting, while reducing content requests through improved self-service efficiency Serve as liaison for external partners on permission information, usage guidelines, and technical content issues, and collaborate across departments on large-scale campaigns and events Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle Perform additional job duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field (or equivalent portfolio-demonstrated experience) 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally in a corporate, agency, or startup environment Portfolio showcasing a range of work: branding application, marketing collateral, digital design, and presentations Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Proficient in PowerPoint for building clean, professional decks Experience working directly with marketing, sales, and executive stakeholders, translating concepts and messaging into visuals Experience managing multiple concurrent design projects under deadline pressure Familiarity with Figma or Sketch for digital/UI-adjacent design work Experience tracking or reporting on content engagement and usage metrics Strong communication skills and ability to present and defend design decisions to non-design stakeholders Experience collaborating cross-functionally on large-scale campaigns or events Experience with digital asset management systems and/or multimedia content support (video, photography, social assets) is a plus but not required Experience with 3D modeling, design, or animation is a plus, but not required Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results Core Skills Passion for space and the mission Entrepreneurial, growth mindset High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster Core Competencies: Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Technical Rigor Execution Discipline Pride of Delivery WORK ENVIRONMENT: Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. Requirements This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones Physical Requirements Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time) Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.) Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.