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SUMMARY

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a self-motivated Multimedia Designer to create engaging 2D/3D graphics, motion graphics, animations, and video that translate complex aerospace and defense concepts into clear, compelling visuals. This role supports both internal and external communications, including social media, websites, investor relations, business development, marketing campaigns, trade shows, and industry events.

The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented designer who works independently, blends digital design with 3D visualization, and consistently delivers high-quality, brand-compliant content. You will follow established brand guidelines and approval processes, help maintain a cohesive visual identity, and contribute to Karman’s overall storytelling and communications strategy.

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Create 2D/3D graphics, motion graphics, animations, and videos for internal and external marketing, including digital and print materials/collateral, ensuring all work adheres to brand guidelines, approval processes, and high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Vehicle/Product Design & Storyboarding: Conceptualize and create unique vehicles/products from scratch or modify existing models, and develop storyboards, concept sketches, and style frames to guide motion graphics, animations, and video projects.
• Develop content for social media, website visuals, email campaigns, sponsorships, and digital marketing initiatives with careful attention to detail, clarity, and messaging.
• Support business development, investor relations, and executive communications with high-quality visuals, presentations, and marketing collateral that are accurate, polished, and brand-compliant.
• Design materials for trade shows, conferences, and marketing campaigns, ensuring consistency and quality across all channels, and contribute to the development and maintenance of visual standards and templates.
• On-Site Multimedia Capture: Travel to Karman sites to record video footage and photography for marketing, social media, and presentations, ensuring professional quality and accuracy.
• Translate complex aerospace and defense concepts into clear, visually compelling stories that are both informative and engaging.
• Collaborate with marketing, business development, investor relations, and program teams to deliver aligned creative solutions
• Maintain an organized library of multimedia assets, manage workflow pipelines efficiently, and ensure version control, proper usage, and compliance with approval processes.
• Participate in weekly marketing tag-ups and report on project status, deliverables, content performance, and achievement of established KPIs (reported quarterly).
• Stay current on trends in motion graphics, 3D visualization, vehicle/product design, video storytelling, and digital marketing to continuously elevate creative output

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3–7 years of experience in multimedia design, motion graphics, or animation, preferably in aerospace, defense, or technology industries.
• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, video production, and vehicle concept modeling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Animate) and 3D software (Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya); experience with Unreal Engine or Unity a plus.
• Experience creating content for social media, websites, digital marketing campaigns
• Ability to make website updates, such as updating homepage videos, graphics, and other multimedia content.
• Knowledge of video editing, compositing, rendering, storytelling, and branding/marketing strategy.
• Experience supporting trade shows, conferences, industry events, and business development communications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.