Senior Technical Illustrator Full Time

• The final compensation offer will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other relevant factors.

Our Mission

We aim to be the leading provider of content management software and expertise, helping clients create, manage, publish, and deliver high-value content.

About Us

Contiem, Inc. is a global Component Content Management System (CCMS) and expertise partner. We specialize in creating, managing, and delivering high-value content – technical documentation, eLearning, online help, visualizations, training materials, etc. We continuously challenge the status quo and empower organizations by delivering effective content solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.

We are headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and have U.S. offices in North Carolina and Wisconsin, with additional staff located around the country, including Contiem employees working full-time at some of our clients’ facilities. Outside the U.S., our offices are located in India, the United Kingdom, and Australia. We are a global company, serving organizations of all sizes, including many of the largest brands in the world. Our customers include leading brands in Publishing, Consumer Products, Healthcare, Technology, and Financial Services.

Position Summary

Contiem is seeking a skilled and versatile Senior Technical Illustrator with a proven track record of delivering high-quality illustrations across diverse projects for multiple clients, with varying standards and expectations. This client-facing role could involve rotating assignments and supporting multiple organizations. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and proactively applies their expertise to learn and adapt to evolving client needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong technical illustration background, developing a variety of graphic types to support operation, maintenance, repair, and user/installation manuals for a wide variety of industrial and consumer products.
• Experience creating product illustrations, working with mechanical/engineering drawings, and modifying existing graphics.
• Considerable experience with tools such as SolidWorks Composer, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Previous experience working with layout and graphic design is a plus
• Previous experience in animation is highly desired.

Experience And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related field.
• 10 + years of experience in technical illustration.
• 2+ years of experience using (all) the following applications: SolidWorks Composer, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Experience developing a variety of illustrations for different types of documentation.
• Ability to interpret product information and convey it within an illustration to provide clear, concise instruction or the end user.
• Animation experience.
• Experience working in a client-facing capacity.
• Excellent interpersonal and general business communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Organized and attention to detail.
• Proven success working and prioritizing in an environment that is driven by budget, scope, and deadlines across multiple clients/projects.
• Proven success interacting with multiple clients, subject matter experts, and project managers.

Please note, this job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.