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Job Summary:
The Graphic Illustrator will communicate information, ideas, and instructions via visual drawings and schematics created according to specifications set forth by the customer or company.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Designs, creates, and produces visual concepts for presentations and printed materials.
- Collaborates with customers, product specialists, or communications staff to understand instructions and specifications and to organize the project accordingly.
- Creates illustrations to be used in technical and instructional manuals and other publications.
- Creates accurate exploded-view drawings for assembly and subassembly breakdown based on engineering blueprints.
- Ensures the final project addresses the clients needs, deadlines, specifications, and budget.
- Maintains accurate records to account for billable time and costs.
- Uses artistic judgment to select appropriate composition, design, and layout for each illustration.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to render illustrations for manuals and other publications based on sketches, mechanical blueprints, and drawings.
- Ability to accurately and consistently complete work on schedule and with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of mechanical blueprints and drawings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to exercise creativity to assist clients.
- Highly proficient with graphics software and Microsoft Office Suite or similar programs.
Education and Experience:
- Associates degree in Technical Art or equivalent work experience in technical art, drafting, or related field required.
- Experience producing illustrations from engineering drawings and customer input highly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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