Technical Illustrator

Description

Robert Half's Marketing & Creative client is seeking a Technical Illustrator for a long-term freelance opportunity. This is a flexible, ongoing contract role supporting the development of product instruction manuals and assembly guides for a growing consumer products organization. Local candidates are preferred for occasional product reviews and collaboration. Hours will fluctuate based on project volume and product release schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed technical illustrations and instructional graphics for consumer product manuals and documentation.
• Develop clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step visual instructions that effectively guide end users through product assembly, installation, operation, and safety procedures.
• Translate complex product information into accurate and visually engaging illustrations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand product functionality and ensure technical accuracy within all documentation.
• Maintain consistency in illustration style, visual standards, and branding across multiple product lines.
• Revise and update existing instruction manuals as products evolve or new features are introduced.
• Organize and manage illustration files, assets, and documentation.
• Ensure all instructional content meets usability, readability, and quality standards.
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Support the creation of technical documentation for new product launches and product line expansions.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Technical Communication, or a related field.
• 3+ years of technical illustration experience, specifically creating artwork for print instruction manuals, assembly guides, or technical documentation.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and other illustration or design software.
• Demonstrated experience creating still-image instructional graphics and step-by-step visual guides.
• Strong understanding of visual communication principles and user-focused instructional design.
• Experience working with consumer products, manufacturing, industrial products, or similar industries is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.

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