Sr. Multimedia Designer (3D Visualization)

Terranorbitalcorporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision coverage for dependents

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Education Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking a highly creative Sr. Multimedia Designer to join our Marketing & Communications team. Design high-impact visuals for campaigns, proposals, and product demonstrations.

Produce cinematic 3D renderings and animations, collaborating with Engineering to translate complex aerospace concepts into engaging visuals. You’ll help shape brand storytelling across marketing, proposals, and investor materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant design field.
• 4+ years of professional multimedia design experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating brand design, motion graphics, 3D visualization, technical illustrations, and product animations.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro.
• Proficiency in at least one professional 3D platform (Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, or 3ds Max).
• Experience with rendering engines (Redshift, Arnold, Octane, V-Ray).
• Experience creating product animations and technical visualizations.
• Ability to translate engineering concepts into visual stories.
• Experience creating graphics for proposals or government customers is desirable.
• Strong branding, typography, layout, color theory, and storytelling.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter with ability to manage priorities independently.
• U.S. Citizen eligible for DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design high-impact visual assets for marketing campaigns, social media, trade shows, and proposals.
• Produce cinematic 3D renderings, product visualizations, animations, and motion graphics.
• Develop photorealistic and stylized 3D assets using industry tools like Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D.
• Collaborate with engineers to visualize technical systems and concepts.
• Create proposal graphics, diagrams, infographics, and technical visuals.
• Partner with Product Marketing to develop launch videos and product demos.
• Create content for executive presentations, investor materials, recruiting campaigns, and internal communications.
• Storyboard and produce animated explainer videos and brand storytelling content.
• Develop AR/VR concepts and interactive visual assets as marketing evolves.
• Build a reusable library of graphics, 3D models, templates, textures, and animations.
• Stay current on AI-assisted design and visualization tech.

Skills

Multimedia design

Motion graphics

3D visualization

Technical illustrations

Product animations

Brand design

Storytelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Animation, Digital Media, Visual Communications, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Blender

Cinema 4D

3ds Max

Redshift

Arnold

Octane

V-Ray

Job description

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

If you're passionate about creating visuals that inspire, educate, and tell compelling stories, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of space. Terran Orbital is looking for a highly creative Sr. Multimedia Designer to join our Marketing & Communications team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving creative challenges, and is comfortable taking ownership of projects with minimal supervision. You'll create everything from marketing campaigns and product visualizations to proposal graphics, technical animations, launch videos, event content, and immersive 3D experiences that help communicate complex aerospace technologies. You'll work closely with Marketing, Engineering, and the Proposals team to transform highly technical information into visually engaging stories that win business, strengthen our brand, and showcase the innovation happening across Terran Orbital. We're looking for someone who brings energy, curiosity, and fresh ideas to the team who is constantly exploring new techniques, technologies, and creative approaches while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-impact visual assets for marketing campaigns, social media, trade shows, digital advertising, presentations, proposals, executive communications, and corporate initiatives.
• Produce cinematic-quality 3D renderings, product visualizations, animations, and motion graphics showcasing satellites, spacecraft, manufacturing capabilities, and mission concepts.
• Develop photorealistic and stylized 3D assets using industry-leading software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers to accurately visualize technical systems and transform complex concepts into engaging graphics and animations.
• Support the Proposal team by creating compelling proposal graphics, diagrams, infographics, illustrations, and technical visualizations that improve readability and strengthen proposal narratives.
• Partner with Product Marketing to develop launch videos, product demonstrations, and customer-facing multimedia content.
• Create content for executive presentations, investor materials, recruiting campaigns, internal communications, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Storyboard and produce animated explainer videos, product showcases, and brand storytelling content.
• Assist in developing digital experiences, AR/VR concepts, and interactive visual assets as marketing initiatives evolve.
• Build and maintain a scalable library of reusable graphics, 3D models, templates, textures, animations, and branded creative assets.
• Stay current on emerging trends in AI-assisted design, animation, visualization technologies, and creative software.
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Take initiative, propose new ideas, and contribute creatively without requiring consistent direction.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Animation, Digital Media, Visual Communications, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in multimedia design, motion graphics, or creative visualization.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating:
  • Brand design
  • Motion graphics
  • 3D visualization
  • Technical illustrations
  • Product animations
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud:
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • After Effects
  • Premiere Pro
• Advanced proficiency in at least one professional 3D platform:
  • Autodesk Maya (preferred)
  • Blender
  • Cinema 4D
  • 3ds Max
• Experience with rendering engines such as:
  • Redshift
  • Arnold
  • Octane
  • V-Ray
• Experience creating product animations and technical visualizations.
• Ability to quickly understand engineering concepts and convert them into compelling visual stories.
• Experience creating graphics for proposals or government customers is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, composition, color theory, and storytelling.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter capable of managing priorities independently.
• U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Salary Range

$70,000 — $110,000 USD

Full-time positions only:

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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