Technical Illustrator Jobs

A Technical Illustrator in the commercial art industry creates detailed, precise artwork and diagrams that visually represent complex information. Their work is commonly used in instructional manuals, product packaging, and digital guides to help consumers understand how a product works or how to assemble it. They use a variety of tools and software to create their illustrations, including drafting tables, CAD software, and graphic design tools. These professionals must have a keen eye for detail, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills to interpret and present complex information in a way that is easy to understand.

Relevant skills for a Technical Illustrator include proficiency in specialized software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, AutoCAD, and other 3D modeling tools. They should have strong drawing skills, understanding of engineering concepts, and the ability to work with technical experts in various fields. A degree in graphic design, industrial design or a related field is often required. Certifications like Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Technical Illustrator, a person might have roles such as a Junior Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or CAD Operator to gain the necessary experience and skills.

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Senior Technical Designer - Workwear and Heated Gear

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago

Temp Corporate Job Description: Senior Technical Designer - Workwear and Heated Gear Milwaukee Tool is currently seeking a Temporary Senior Technical Designer to join our Apparel Development Team...

Technical Illustrator

  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATOR - (692) Job Title TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATOR Location Eatontown, NJ 07724 US (Primary) Job Type Full-time Education Bachelor's Degree Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Category...

Senior Technical Designer - Retail

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 days ago

We are currently seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join our Retail Practice. A Senior Technical Designer performs complex design and construction documentation assignments; and leads a team...

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Technical Designer

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 3 days ago

Technical Designer TriMark SS Kemp - Willow Office, 4567 Willow Pkwy, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America Req #2651 Thursday, March 6, 2025 TriMark USA is the country's largest provider of...

Senior Technical Designer - Denim

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

LOCATION New York, NY SALARY $100,000 - $125,000 EMPLOYMENT TYPE Direct Hire CATEGORY Fashion Design DIVISION Fourth Floor Senior Technical Designer - Denim Our client, a women's apparel brand, is...

Technical Designer III Architecture

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago

Leo A Daly EEO Information Leo A Daly Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,...

Technical Designer - Senior

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. Were not just designers. Were tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators...

Technical Designer - Junior

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

Your Role As a Gensler architectural Technical Designer, you will collaborate with our Design Directors to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction...

Technical Designer Workplace Junior

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 6 days ago

Your Role As a Technical Designer at Gensler, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction...

Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Title: Technical Designer, Combat AI - Unannounced Game | Albany, NY or Irvine, CA Requisition ID: R024914 Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining...

Technical Designer - Architecture - Junior

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

Your Role As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative and creative design solutions throughout all phases of our projects. You will be...

Technical Designer Workplace Interiors Mid Level

  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 days ago

Your Role Gensler is dedicated to using the power of design to create business solutions for their clients. The Gensler Community thrives on a positive, collaborative, fun, and inspiring...

Technical Designer, Architecture

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

Overview LEO A DALY is a leader in the design of the built environment dedicated to transforming the human experience through the power of design. For more than 100 years, we've created places...

Technical Designer - Mixed-Use

  • Oakland, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 12 days ago

Your Role As a Gensler Technical Designer with a passion for design excellence, your creativity and thoughtfulness will create opportunities in the authorship and realization of significant...

Senior Technical Designer

  • Redmond, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 12 days ago

Halo Studios is building the future of the blockbuster Halo series of video games with Unreal Engine. As part of Xbox Game Studios, the Halo franchise encompasses games, novels, comics, licensed...

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Technical Illustrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Illustrator
Create your own logos, icons, diagrams and other visual content according to graphic design industry standards with this introductory course to Adobe Illustrator. This online course from LaSalle...
Technical Report Writing for Engineers
Technical reports are a vital tool for engineers to communicate their ideas. This online course introduces technical report writing and teaches the techniques you need to construct well-written...
Trading - Fundamentals of Technical Analysis
Learn how to apply technical analysis as a standalone trading methodology or as a supplement to fundamental analysis using tools that are based on price action and other technical principles. In...

Salary for Technical Illustrator Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Technical Illustrators offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.8%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Master's Degree
12.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.3%
High School or GED
4.1%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Technical Illustrators
Less than 1 year
38.5%
2-4 years
23.1%
1-2 years
19.2%
6-8 years
11.5%
4-6 years
3.8%
None
3.8%


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