Creative Lead

Responsibilities:

Owning and evolving the Antares visual identity, serving as the internal authority on brand standards, creative guidelines, and design systems

Shooting, editing, and designing content across social, web, press, events, and executive communications

Briefing, directing, and managing creative agencies and production vendors on larger-scale projects — brand campaigns, website development, video series — tracking priorities, setting deadlines, and holding partners to a high standard from scoping through delivery

Driving and executing the creative vision for campaigns, announcements, and key brand moments in partnership with Communications

Championing a culture of craft, speed, and continuous improvement within the creative function

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in visual content creation, multimedia production, or equivalent

A portfolio demonstrating both self-produced work (photography, video, design) and work directed through agencies or production teams

Expert in industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; professional video editing proficiency (Premiere or equivalent)

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with communications, engineering, and leadership

A reliable self-starter, organized, with strong attention to detail

Sound judgment regarding what can and cannot be captured or published in a regulated, security-conscious industry

Ability to travel approximately 25% (Idaho Falls, ID; Aiken, SC; Washington, DC; San Antonio, TX; other sites possible)

Must be a U.S. citizen due to required access to national laboratory and government facilities

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience shooting in industrial, technical, or field environments (energy, aerospace, defense, or manufacturing).

Venture-backed startup experience.

Experience with digital asset management systems and content calendars.

Familiarity with energy, nuclear, defense, or deep-tech audiences.

Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, improve processes, and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Demonstrated ability to present creative concepts clearly to executives and cross-functional stakeholders.