Technical Illustrator II

$64,000 - $87,000/Yr

Disability Solutions - Broomfield, CO

posted 4 months ago

Part-time - Mid Level
Broomfield, CO
5,001-10,000 employees
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems is seeking a Technical Illustrator II to join our Marketing & Communications department. This position primarily supports proposal graphic production in support of new business initiatives. The Marketing & Communications Department works collaboratively across the Space & Mission Systems sector and our stakeholder community to enhance our market profile. The role is based in Broomfield, CO, and is part of the Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit, which includes Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications, and Strategic Development. The StratOps team is dedicated to promoting and elevating the business within our markets, working with customers and industry to influence growth, and facilitating collaboration across the business enterprise to increase opportunities. In this role, you will analyze and determine the best methods to illustrate technical data and concepts for various business documents, including proposals, program reports, hardware specifications, user manuals, and white papers. You will develop data plots, tables, infographics, functional block diagrams, technical graphics, and other illustrations to support business pursuits and processes. Engaging with subject matter experts will be essential to understand their technical solutions, allowing you to create compelling visual representations, including 2D and 3D stills and animations, to effectively illustrate their concepts. You will apply company-specific publication standards, branding elements, style guides, and best practices to produce high-quality, BAE SMS-branded professional content in all materials developed. Collaboration with the Marketing & Branding Manager will be crucial to ensure design consistency with BAE SMS branding guidelines. You will also be responsible for creating or updating existing marketing and branding materials for both internal and external use, such as brochures, tradeshow booth designs, advertising, employee communications, events, and posters. Additional internal and external communications support may be assigned as needed. Maintaining a regular and predictable work schedule while establishing and nurturing effective working relationships within the department and across the company will be key to your success in this role. You will be expected to interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment and perform other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and decide the best way to illustrate technical data and concepts for business proposals and documentation.
  • Develop data plots, tables, infographics, functional block diagrams, technical graphics, and other illustrations to support business pursuits.
  • Interview subject matter experts to understand their technical solutions and create compelling visual representations.
  • Apply company-specific publication standards and branding elements to create high-quality professional content.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing & Branding Manager to ensure design consistency with branding guidelines.
  • Create or update marketing and branding materials for internal and external use.
  • Provide additional internal and external communications support as assigned.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and across the company.
  • Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

  • BA in Technical Illustration, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Communications, Marketing, Data Analysis/Visualization, or Computer Science plus 3+ years of demonstrated work experience in technical illustration.
  • Experience developing graphics for proposals and other technical documents.
  • Exceptional visual communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
  • Ability to engage with technically minded subject matter experts and analyze information into visual representations.
  • Experience working under brand guidelines and collaborating with individuals at all levels.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Planner, SharePoint, Project, and Outlook.
  • Excellent skills in Adobe Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  • Excellent skills in Visio and experience in 3D software such as Maya.
  • Ability to identify and implement visual design elements to improve readability and understanding.

Nice-to-haves

  • General interest in science and technology.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability coverage
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal plan
  • Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid military leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Federal and state sick leave
  • Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards.
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