Senior Graphic Designer

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: Planet is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to lead our San Francisco-based Creative Studio. In this pivotal role, you will act as both a master of craft and a strategic lead, bridging the gap between complex business objectives and polished customer experiences. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will own the end-to-end creative lifecycle for a global leader in AI-driven Earth observation. You aren’t just an individual contributor; you are a brand steward responsible for the intellectual rigor and visual excellence of Planet’s global identity. You will manage the production of high-impact, multi-channel content—ranging from digital design to environmental graphics—while ensuring strict brand consistency across every touchpoint. By balancing high-volume execution with long-term strategy, you will ensure our design systems evolve at the same pace as our technology. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: Lead the Creative Studio (Internal Creative Services) to translate high-level marketing strategies into compelling visual narratives. Collaborate closely with the Brand Studio and Cross-Functional Design teams Maintain and scale Planet’s visual language, ensuring all assets align with our global brand standards. Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to support product launches, growth campaigns, and mission-critical initiatives. Direct a network of external contractors and agencies to extend the team’s bandwidth and specialized capabilities. Refine and optimize creative workflows to improve speed-to-market without sacrificing design quality. Creative Execution Strategy: Lead the conceptualization of high-profile visual projects—from digital campaigns to international trade show booths—translating complex Earth Observation data into premium, intuitive visual narratives. Brand Systems Management: Own the evolution of Planet’s Brand Guidelines and asset libraries. You will develop the design systems and templates that empower the wider organization and ensure global consistency. Operational Excellence: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of external design partners and contractors, providing creative direction and QA to ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives. Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a creative consultant to Product Marketing, Communications, and Web teams, bridging the gap between technical specs and compelling customer experiences. Workflow Innovation: Optimize creative throughput by leveraging AI-driven design tools and project management platforms (Jira/Monday.com) to identify bottlenecks and accelerate speed-to-market. Stakeholder Influence: Present design solutions to senior leadership that ... (truncated, view full listing at source)