Director, Communications & Marketing

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

The Director, Communications & Marketing will lead and shape our company's brand identity and communication strategies, positioning us as an innovative leader in the hard tech sector. This role will oversee a dynamic team responsible for delivering cohesive messaging, driving brand awareness, and maximizing our presence at key industry events. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to amplify our technological innovation, reliability, and growth story across all channels.

The Role

• Strategic Messaging & Branding :

Develop, refine, and execute a compelling brand narrative that establishes the company as a pioneer in hard tech innovation. Ensure brand consistency across all platforms, campaigns, and stakeholder communications.

Partner closely with the CCO and executive team to craft clear, persuasive communications including speeches, presentations, investor updates, and thought leadership content that elevate leadership's profile and align with strategic priorities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with industry journalists, analysts, and influencers. Proactively secure media coverage by pitching stories, managing press interactions, and positioning leadership as trusted industry voices.

Oversee the production of high-quality content including press releases, white papers, case studies, blog posts, and social media campaigns that engage and educate industry stakeholders.

Collaborate with executive leadership to design and implement internal communication programs that promote transparency, employee engagement, and a unified company culture.

Serve as the primary resource for clear, accurate messaging in high-pressure situations, balancing crisis management with day-to-day communication needs.

Lead the planning and execution of industry events, trade shows, product launches, webinars, and sponsorships. Leverage these opportunities to showcase our capabilities, build strategic partnerships, and enhance brand visibility.

Manage and mentor a communications and marketing team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Oversee resource allocation, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Define KPIs for all communications and marketing initiatives. Use data-driven insights to monitor effectiveness, report to leadership, and continuously optimize strategies to support business objectives and funding milestones.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment

Pay Range

$173,070-$238,005 USD

What We Offer :

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify : Right to Work

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate's eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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