Senior Technical Illustrator

Contiem - Brookfield, WI

Full-time - Senior

Brookfield, WI

About the position

The Senior Technical Illustrator at Contiem, Inc. is responsible for creating a variety of technical illustrations to support operation, maintenance, repair, and user/installation manuals for industrial and consumer products. This role requires a strong background in technical illustration, proficiency in graphic design tools, and the ability to convey complex product information clearly and concisely. The position involves collaboration with clients and project managers to meet diverse client needs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop a variety of graphic types to support operation, maintenance, repair, and user/installation manuals.
• Create product illustrations and modify existing graphics based on mechanical/engineering drawings.
• Utilize tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat to produce high-quality illustrations.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlines and client expectations.
• Interpret product information and convey it within illustrations for clear user instructions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience in technical illustration.
• 3+ years experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Professional.
• Ability to interpret product information and convey it within illustrations.
• Excellent interpersonal and general business communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker, ISO Draw, or CAD.
• Design/layout experience.
• Animation experience.
• Experience working in a client-facing capacity.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO
• 8 paid holidays
• 5 additional days for life events such as adoption, childbirth, and marriage
• Free medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with 100% match of up to 4% of contributions and with immediate vesting
• Commuting allowance for in-office positions
• Tuition & Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral bonus