NorthwoodSpace

NorthwoodSpace

Creative Director

Torrance, CA · Director

Work authorization requiredDetected 67 days ago
CybersecurityLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
  • You've taken ideas from first principles through to final production, aligning stakeholders and making tradeoffs without diluting quality.
  • You set the bar and ensure the work meets it, acting as the creative through-line across everything Northwood puts into the world.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with the Head of Communications to bring Northwood's narrative to life visually, ensuring alignment between what we say and how we show up.
  • Direct photo, video, and design production, working with external creatives (photographers, filmmakers, illustrators, agencies) to execute at a high level of quality.
  • Decide when to build in-house versus through external partners, and lead external engagements as the creative authority-setting direction, giving feedback, and maintaining a consistent standard.
  • Develop repeatable visual systems and frameworks that allow Northwood to scale its output without losing coherence or quality.
  • Act as a creative partner to leadership, shaping how the company communicates in high-stakes moments where clarity and credibility matter.
  • You will partner closely with the CEO, founding team, and Head of Communications to build and execute our visual presence from the ground up.
  • You operate fluidly between hands-on work and creative direction, leading internal efforts and external partners with equal clarity.

Requirements

  • Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • 10+ years of experience in visual design, brand, or art direction, with a portfolio that demonstrates a high bar for quality across different mediums.
  • Experience defining and evolving visual identity systems, not just executing within existing ones.
  • Strong conceptual thinking paired with the ability to carry ideas through to high-quality execution across formats (presentation, web, print, photo, video).
  • Hands-on proficiency in design tools and workflows
  • you are comfortable making the work yourself when needed.
  • Ability to translate complex or technical concepts into clear, credible visual narratives for sophisticated audiences.
  • Experience working closely with senior leadership or founders, with an understanding of how to shape company-level communication and perception.
  • Experience directing external partners (agencies, photographers, filmmakers, etc.) and maintaining creative control through production.
  • Strong creative judgment and the confidence to make decisions with incomplete information, especially in high-stakes or ambiguous situations.
  • Additional Requirements:
  • This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, Northwood Space reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with optional needs.
  • This role requires being on-site 5 days per week
  • Compensation:

Compensation

  • Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data.
  • Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise.
  • Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood.
  • In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses.
  • Benefits include equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, flexible time off, 10 or more paid holidays per year, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

  • Define and evolve Northwood's visual identity, ensuring it reflects the vision, ambition, and clarity of the systems we build.

Company info

  • Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology.
  • We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response.
  • With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.
  • Translate complex technical systems into clear, compelling visual narratives that can be understood by diverse audiences, including customers, partners, regulators, and talent.
  • We are looking for a Creative Director to define how Northwood shows up in the world.
  • If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment
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