Provide creative direction and execute day-to-day visual assets across marketing, events, and executive communications. Refresh and steward brand guidelines, produce social, decks, print materials, merchandise, and trade show assets. Maintain templates and asset libraries, prep files for vendors, and collaborate with marketing, leadership, and engineering to ensure cohesive brand identity and high-quality production.
Firestorm is seeking a Junior Art Director to provide high-level creative direction, refresh our brand guidelines and execute the company’s day-to-day creative output across marketing, events, and executive communications. You will be responsible for shaping how Firestorm looks and feels across every touchpoint — bringing strategic creative thinking alongside the ability to execute high-craft visual assets that make us stand out in the defense technology ecosystem.
You will be reporting to Marketing, this is a hands-on specialist role with direct ownership of creative production and high visibility across the organization.
*This is a 1099 role with the opportunity to go full-time*
Please upload a portfolio when you apply
What You’ll Do
Lead the design across ongoing projects including but not limited to:
- Brand guidelines refresh.
- Social media visual assets.
- Pitch decks.
- Product slick sheets and one-pagers.
- Event banners and trade show materials.
- Product sticker designs.
- Creative campaign posters.
- Merchandise.
Creative Direction & Brand Strategy
- Develop and articulate a cohesive visual direction that reflects Firestorm's identity and differentiates us in the defense technology space.
- Bring creative insight and strategic thinking to brand decisions — not just execution, but vision.
- Collaborate with marketing and leadership to ensure creative output aligns with company positioning and narrative.
Brand Stewardship
- Apply and uphold Firestorm’s brand guidelines across all internal and external assets.
- Maintain templates, asset libraries, and production files so the broader team can move quickly and stay on-brand.
- Prep and hand off files for print and digital production vendors.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
- 3+ years of professional graphic design / art direction experience.
- A portfolio demonstrating brand identity work, typography, layout, hierarchy, illustration, and composition across digital and print.
- Experience with developing visual brand identity.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Figma.
- Ability to operate independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a high craft bar.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing within technical B2B/B2G categories.
- Experience with Photo Illustration, Photo Compositing/Photomontage and/or Vectorizing.
- Experience working in a startup environment.
Work Environment
- Position is working remotely, with option to work from headquarters located in San Diego, CA as desired.
- Regular collaboration with executive, marketing, and engineering teams.
- Occasional travel as needed.
Compensation
- US Hourly Range: $50 - $60
- Up to 20 hours per week to start with the opportunity for more
Final rate will be determined and outlined in the offer letter with clearly defined objectives, milestones, deliverables and expectations.
The posted hourly range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs. Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.
Who We Are
At Firestorm, our mission is to equip warfighters with mission-critical capabilities at the point of need. We’re pioneering the development of an expeditionary manufacturing ecosystem enabling the production and sustainment of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems, additively manufactured parts for repair and sustainment, and the software to turn point solutions into a network of strategic assets. Join us at Firestorm as we build towards a future of adaptable resilience through incontestable defense logistics.
Export Control Compliance
To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 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 otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] so we can provide the support you need.
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