Senior Graphic Designer

Front Door Defense; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer in Houston to lead brand-aligned design across marketing, sales, and executive communications. You will translate complex messaging into polished visuals and manage digital assets and templates to support broad campaigns.

The role requires strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, PowerPoint proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple fast-moving projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or 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).
• Experience with 3D modeling, design, or animation is a plus.
• Track record of delivering in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply and execute brand guidelines consistently across all design work, partnering with the Visual Content and Brand Manager.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and executive teams to translate concepts and messaging into 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 materials, providing art direction and feedback to contributors.
• 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 standards.
• Increase content engagement and self-service efficiency through better content discovery.
• Liaise with external partners on permissions and usage guidelines for campaigns and events.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand identity

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Figma

Job description

Senior Graphic Designer

Lead brand-aligned design for marketing campaigns across departments

Location: Houston, Texas

About The Role

Senior Graphic Designer

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:

• 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.