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Technical Graphic Artist

Job Type:  Full Time
Experience:  1+ Years' Experience Technical Drawings
Education:  High School Diploma

Wilwood Engineering, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket automotive braking systems, is seeking a dedicated, technical illustrator in our facility in Camarillo, CA.

SCOPE: Reports to Marketing Manager. Provides detailed technical illustrations of automotive brake kits and brake system components using exploded view mechanical drawings and photos for installation datasheets to support product sales and service.

SUMMARY: To create new or modify existing data sheet content using engineered drawings and instructions that illustrate specific details and product dimensions for end-user instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work with the Senior Manager of Engineering and the Marketing Manager to prioritize the project list for the creation of technical drawings and datasheets
  • Work closely with the Engineering department to understand the scope of the project and what illustrations or photographs are needed
  • Create, convert, enhance and/or prepare photographic imagery, line art, and engineering drawings for use in instructional data sheets and parts drawings for promotional material in print and digital for online website use
  • Participate in and assist with new product installations to provide technical data and document proper procedures for the creation of a step-by-step instructional datasheet for end users
  • Provide direction to the photographer to capture the correct images needed to support the datasheet
  • Edit the images from the photographer for use in the layout and design of the datasheet
  • Prepare complete data sheets for new products using drawings and photography as requested by engineering and marketing
  • Edit existing data sheets and drawings as needed for updates and product changes
  • Work within technical drawing programs, preferably Adobe Illustrator and InDesign or SolidWorks AutoCAD software

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, illustration or a related field
  • Minimum three years experience using graphic design, AutoCAD, or other illustration software
  • Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Skills and Abilities:

  • Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the willingness to take responsibility and initiative
  • Must possess a positive attitude, a high degree of personal integrity, and a strong work ethic
  • Must be a detail-oriented, creative thinker with solid design skills
  • Must possess exceptional written and verbal English communication skills
  • Possess superior personal and project time management skills, and the ability to balance creativity with the need to meet deadlines
  • Requires proven PC, Microsoft Office, and illustration software skills, and thorough understanding of graphic, and print tools, including an understanding of file conversion
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; use a personal computer, telephone, common office equipment; talk, hear, and visually distinguish line and color. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.

Work Location: In person

Hourly: $24 - $33

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Wilwood Engineering does not sponsor work visas. Cost of Relocation for Out of State Applicants not reimbursed.