Brand & Concept Designer

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The company is moving quickly to launch the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming as well as the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets and empower human operators to achieve superhuman results.The team has created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars and designed and built 30+ novel aircraft, with aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.As Brand and Concept Designer you will work with multiple teams to present Swarm Aero’s products and concepts to customers and partners and directly contribute to winning new business and building the company.What You’ll DoCreate: Make and direct the images, videos, and other design artifacts that go into every presentation, white paper, proposal, and ad showing the world what we do from concept to executionCollaborate: Partner closely with engineering and mission development colleaguesOrchestrate: The work of 3rd party designers, artists, and creators in support of your projectsManage: Develop your pipeline, show mockups early and often, and keep turnarounds tight to ensure deadlines are metWhat You’ve Done4+ years of experience in brand or conceptual designDeveloped a portfolio showcasing skills in motion, illustration, typography, photography, and data visualizationAdvanced skills in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro)Experience with motion graphics and basic animationCreated brand systems, behaviors, and design solutions with a high level of craftsmanshipWorked on prominent projects, influencing the representation of leading companiesWhat Sets You ApartExpertise in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative suite, Blender, Unreal, Maya, 3DS, Modo, Z-brush, KeyshotStrong ability to execute visual concepts and iterate from technical descriptionsExperience with 2D/3D modeling and engaging visuals to illustrate complex narrativesAn appreciation for aesthetics, user experience, and story tellingAdaptability and comfort in a fast-paced, ambiguous environmentFamiliarity with defense technology (not required)HumilityWhat We OfferMeaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology companyCompetitive base salary commensurate with experienceComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401kPTO and Paid Sick TimeMonthly Wellness StipendDaily catered lunch to officePaid Parental leaveFlexible work arrangement - remote/hybrid with regular collaboration in OxnardDirect impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national securityWorld-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problemsAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy work environment, Swarm Aero conducts a thorough screening of prospective employees. Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background verification process as a prerequisite for employment.To conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.