Technical Illustrator I

$49,200 - $72,500/Yr

McQuay International - Plymouth, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Plymouth, MN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Daikin Applied is seeking a Technical Illustrator I who will follow established best practices to produce a wide range of 3D renderings, illustrations, and animations to support various marketing initiatives. This will include developing technical and promotional materials for product catalogs, installation manuals, video content, and other customer-facing documentation. This role requires a high level of technical aptitude and the ability to turn technical concepts into clear and concise visual images and animations that convey the technical aspects of our products. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of renderings/animations for a wide range of Daikin Applied products
• Develop high-quality still images and animated video content to support the development of Installation & Maintenance Manuals, Operating Manuals and How to Video Instructions
• Interpret 2D drawings, sketches, pictures, and other reference material to create 3D graphics
• Utilize computer-aided drafting tools and 3D modeling software to generate final animations of our products and related technologies
• Adjust and/or change 3D existing assets to ensure they accurately convey Daikin Applied's product offerings
• Effectively communicate with marketing, engineering, and sales personnel to provide the best finished product within the desired timeframe
• Ensure consistency and quality across a large volume of assets
• Manage an extensive library of digital assets

Requirements

• Technical Degree in Drafting, Design and/or Technical Illustration
• 2+ years of rendering/animation including 2+ years using CAD, SolidWorks preferred
• Knowledge in 3D rendering software (Blender, Solidworks, Modo, or comparable platform)
• Superior eye for lighting, color, composition, and detail
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Nice-to-haves

• 4 years of experience
• HVAC industry experience

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service