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 solve specific business problems and align with Planet’s overarching mission.

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of experience managing a creative team

• 6+ years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field

• Excellent project, time, and budget management skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail

• Excellent presentation skills

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a high-growth, commercial company

• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and executives to drive strategic outcomes

• Experience working with enterprise software and AI-driven design platforms

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Educational Foundation: A BFA or degree from a traditional 4-year design program

• Because you will also manage a small team of web designers and engineers, experience with web design best practices and workflows

• A love of space: A genuine passion for Earth observation, environmental sustainability, and the power of geospatial data to create global change.

Application Deadline:

June 25, 2026 at 11:59p PT

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution

• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off

• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Home Office Reimbursement

• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning

• Equity

• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)

• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

San Francisco Salary Range**$144,500—$180,600 USD**

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Why we care so much about Belonging.
We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations:
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

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AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.

Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.