Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer

Full Time
• Colorado Springs, CO, US

Salary Range: $82,000.00 To $88,000.00 Annually

Marketing & Communications

Creative Director

The Graphic Designer works individually to support and/or manage production of a wide variety of materials for Space Foundation. General responsibilities include creation, design, production or oversight of graphic driven collateral for digital and physical campaigns. Coordinating with and at the direction of the assigned Marketing Manager or Director of Marketing, this position will be responsible for accomplishing assigned tasks within deadlines, representing Space Foundation products and services consistent with approved brand standards, and providing technical expertise where relevant.

This position is expected to participate in activities to support the MARCOM department beyond creation of marketing collateral.

The following briefly describes representative responsibilities of this job, but it is not intended to be a complete or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position:

• Lead creative development and brand stewardship across all visual communications.
• Develop integrated marketing campaigns across print, digital, social, events, advertising, and experiential channels.
• Create executive presentations, annual reports, event branding, signage, infographics, and digital assets.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives.
• Ensure consistency with brand standards and accessibility guidelines.
• Manage production vendors and oversee print, fabrication, and installation quality.
• Mentor junior designers, contractors, or creative contributors when applicable.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining exceptional design quality.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

This position does not have budgetary or financial oversight responsibilities.

• Strategic and conceptual thinking
• Advanced typography, layout, and visual storytelling expertise
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Deep understanding of brand systems and design standards
• Expertise in accessibility and user-centered design
• Exceptional attention to detail and project management skills

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Advanced PowerPoint and presentation design capabilities
• Experience developing creative campaigns from strategy through execution
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across print, digital, and brand design
• Preferred: motion graphics, video editing, Word Press, UX/UI, and event marketing experience

This position involves extended periods of sitting or standing at a workstation and frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment. Occasional movement, including walking, lifting, or carrying items up to 15 pounds, may be required. Reasonable accommodation will be made to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions.

This role is primarily based in an office environment, with access to standard equipment and furnishings. The employee may occasionally be required to participate in offsite meetings or events, including potential travel as needed. The work environment is quiet to moderate in noise level. Space Foundation maintains a hybrid work policy that allows for up to two days of remote work per week, subject to business needs.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals with disabilities.

• FLSA Classification:
  This position is exempt according to guidelines of the Fair Labor Standards Act and, as such, an individual in this position is not eligible to receive overtime pay.
• Full- or Part-Time:
  This position is full-time in nature. An individual in this position will regularly work a schedule consisting of 40+…