Marketing & Communications Specialist– Creative

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Maxar Space Systems is seeking an experienced and strategic Marketing & Communications Specialist – Creative, to lead the development of marketing and communications assets across digital, print and video projects in our offices in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in visual storytelling, content development and leadership, along with the ability to drive projects from concept to execution.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Project Management

• Oversee day-to-day activities, meeting project timelines, workload balance and quality control.
• Provide direct, hands-on support across design, photography and video projects.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to align creative projects with broader marketing and communications goals.

Graphic Design & Technical Illustration:

• Design and produce marketing materials that are visually compelling, including graphics, illustrations and layouts for digital and print promotional materials as well as content for digital channels.
• Create high-precision, technical illustrations, satellite renderings and diagrams to communicate complex concepts and product features effectively.
• Maintain brand consistency across all visual assets, ensuring adherence to established guidelines.

Photography & Videography:

• Engage as a back up to our photo team to capture high-quality photographs and videos of hardware/products, events and team members for use in marketing materials and online platforms.
• Support photo team by processing raw images and footage to enhance quality and ensure consistency with brand aesthetics.
• Assist in the planning and execution of photo and video shoots, including equipment setup.

Marketing, Communications & Content Creation:

• Contribute to the development of integrated marketing campaigns with original written and visual content.
• Write and edit internal and external use, including employee communications, campaign messaging, etc.
• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns, including the creation of original content such as ads and graphics.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications team to ensure a consistent brand voice and messaging across all channels.
• Support social media efforts, including strategy, content creation and performance monitoring.

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field. An additional four years of experience may be substituted for a degree
• 5 years of experience in in graphic design or visual communications, including experience with:
  • Graphic Design tools such as: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Video Production and Animation tools such as: Premiere (After Effects, Media Encoder)
  • 3D Animation and Rendering tools such as: Maxon Cinema 4D (Octane Renderer, Substance Painter), Blender, SketchUp
• Technical illustration and the ability to translate complex concepts into visually appealing graphics
• Project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in photography and videography, including experience with camera equipment and photo/video editing software

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting or managing social media accounts.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and email marketing platforms.
• Basic knowledge of analytics and performance reporting.

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

● The base pay for this position within California is: $85,000.00 - $141,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

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