Graphic Artist, Technical Publications

General Motors

Graphic Artist creating compliant technical illustrations for GM Defense military vehicles and systems. Converting engineering data into graphics for maintenance, training, repair, and parts publications.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating accurate and compliant technical illustrations and graphics for military and commercial publications, with a strong ability to interpret complex engineering data and collaborate effectively across teams. Proficient in managing multiple assignments while adhering to safety and quality standards in high-voltage and safety-critical environments.

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Technical Illustration CreationEngineering Drawing InterpretationCollaboration with Cross-Functional TeamsExperience with GM Authoring SystemsKnowledge of Military Technical-Publication Standards

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Hard Skills

Technical Illustration3D CAD ConversionVector IllustrationWiring Schematic InterpretationEngineering Model AnalysisXML Structured-Publication WorkflowsMaintenance Allocation ChartsHigh-Voltage System GraphicsSafety-Critical Publication StandardsAsset Configuration Control

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTechnical CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorTeamcenterArbortextVirtual-Reality SystemsStructured XML Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret U.S. Security ClearanceHigh-Voltage Safety TrainingGreen Belt CertificationBlack Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

Technical PublicationsMilitary StandardsSafety-Critical EnvironmentsAutomotive GraphicsAerospace Technical Publications

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and sustain accurate, compliant, and usable graphics for military and commercial technical publications
Plan and execute assigned graphics work packages under general supervision
Interpret contract requirements, statements of work, publication specifications, engineering inputs, technical-writer requirements, and customer expectations
Generate exploded-view illustrations, component and assembly illustrations, schematics, wiring diagrams, parts illustrations, operator and maintenance graphics, and training content
Convert 3D CAD, digital math, virtual-reality content, engineering models, photographs, prints, and other engineering data into 2D vector illustrations
Read and interpret engineering drawings, change orders, parts information, structural diagrams, and vehicle wiring schematics
Collaborate with technical writers, engineers, technicians, subject matter experts, program teams, customers, and publication professionals
Develop graphics for high-voltage, battery, propulsion, controls, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vehicle systems
Produce and integrate graphics into GM authoring systems, XML or structured-publication workflows, IETMs, Maintenance Allocation Charts, operator instructions, and other deliverables
Apply MIL-STD, DoD, S1000D, customer, contract, accessibility, terminology, safety, and corporate publication requirements
Participate in technical reviews, peer reviews, quality audits, validation, verification, and hands-on validation activities
Maintain configuration, revision, traceability, naming, archival, cataloging, and reuse of graphical assets
Communicate status, risks, dependencies, technical concerns, and schedule impacts to Technical Publications leadership and partners
Resolve moderate-scope graphics and publication problems and escalate issues requiring engineering authority or customer direction
Recommend improvements to templates, standards, asset reuse, review methods, quality checks, archive structure, and production workflows
Share working knowledge and serve as a resource on assigned graphics processes and standards
Maintain a safe work environment and follow GM Defense, customer, facility, equipment, and high-voltage safety requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, technical illustration, technical communication, fine arts, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
2+ years of demonstrated experience creating technical illustrations or graphics for automotive, defense, aerospace, aviation, military, or comparable safety-critical technical publications
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, engineering change information, wiring schematics, structural diagrams, parts information, and related technical data
Ability to create accurate, clear, and reproducible technical illustrations from engineering models, CAD or digital math, schematics, prints, photographs, or other source data
Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, coordinate dependencies, meet delivery commitments, and follow work through review and resolution
Strong analytical, organizational, technical communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience with a graphics, illustration, structured-authoring, content-management, or technical-publication production environment, with the ability to learn GM-specific systems and processes
Ability to work safely around vehicles, equipment, test articles, maintenance activities, and high-voltage systems as required by assigned work
Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
Eligible to obtain Secret U.S. Security Clearance after hire
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card
Travel required under 25%
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Position subject to export control restrictions
Preferred: active Secret U.S. Security Clearance, GM authoring and publication systems experience, military technical-publication standards, Teamcenter, Arbortext, Adobe Illustrator, virtual-reality systems, structured XML tools, IETM production, Maintenance Allocation Charts, complex vehicle-system graphics, physical validation, asset configuration/version control, safety-critical technical environments, workflow improvement, training or mentoring, high-voltage safety training or certification, Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Benefits

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No relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility