Technical Illustrator – Installation Manuals
RealTruck, Inc.
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- The Technical Illustrator will be responsible for creating Installation Manuals of aftermarket truck accessories, using a variety of software programs.
- Produce Technical Illustrations: Create precise, 2D & 3D line-art/vector drawings using industry-standard software, based on engineering requests and the Sr. Graphic Designer’s directives.
- Develop illustrations for product instructions, installation sheets, and technical documents tailored to the needs of truck accessory enthusiasts.
- Design Installation Sheets: Use Adobe InDesign to craft visually clear and professional installation sheets by integrating illustrations, product details, and existing template layouts.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with Design Engineers, Program Managers, Marketing, OEM Customers, Technicians, and Sales to ensure accuracy, consistency, and user-friendliness of all deliverables.
- Participate in collaborative reviews to refine content and align project goals.
- Project and Asset Management: Proficiently utilize the team’s project management software to streamline project tracking, feedback, and deadlines.
- Maintain a well-organized file structure for all work to ensure efficiency and accessibility across teams.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in technical drafting or illustration preferred or applicable work experience in lieu of a degree is required.
- Portfolio or samples of work required with application.
- 2+ years’ experience working in technical illustration, preferably within a product development or automotive accessories context is required.
- Graphic Design experience a plus.
- Basic SolidWorks experience a plus.
- Skilled in creating 2D vector illustrations in Adobe Illustrator.
- Skilled in creating line-art illustrations from SolidWorks 3D models.
- Knowledge of technical documentation, including Installation Manuals, Operator Instructions, etc.
- Skilled in Adobe Suite.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Ability to find solutions and deal proactively with problems.
- Ability to be highly detail oriented.
- Ability to meet project deadlines.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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Hard skills
technical illustration2D vector illustrationsline-art illustrationsSolidWorksAdobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe Suitetechnical documentationinstallation manualsproject management
Soft skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingdetail orientedcollaborationproject managementtime managementcreativityadaptability
Certifications
Associate degree in technical draftingBachelor’s degree in technical illustration