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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Associate Technical Designer, Combat AI (Temp) - Unannounced Game

  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Team Name: Unannounced Project Job Title: Associate Technical Designer, Combat AI (Temp) - Unannounced Game Requisition ID: R025705 Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and...

Apparel Technical Designer

  • Modesto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 1 day ago

Posting Details Posted: July 9, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations First Tactical 496 E Whitmore Ave Modesto, CA 95358, USA Pay or shift range: $28 USD to $32 USD The estimated range is the budgeted...

Associate Technical Designer (Hybrid)

  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
  • 2 days ago

About the Role As Associate Technical Designer, you will generate and implement basic programs, and oversee product technical specifications for Kohls Proprietary Brands. What Youll Do Develop...

Technical Illustrator

  • Rogers, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Rogers, MN
  • 3 days ago

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into...

Associate Technical Illustrator

  • Rogers, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Rogers, MN
  • 3 days ago

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into...

Technical Designer - Sleepwear

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

About Us Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including womens, mens and kids apparel,...

Technical Illustrator

  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 days ago

Description The technical illustrator is responsible for detailing drawings and creating BOMs for world class OEM packaging equipment in the food and beverage industry....

Designer (Technical Illustrator) - A

  • Plano, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 6 days ago

Title: Designer (Technical Illustrator) - A Location: Plano, TX Duration: 12 Month 100% Onsite Pay - $30/hr on w2 Job Description This role will work on the EE Services team, and have a primary focus...

Technical Designer - Architecture

  • Tampa, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 7 days ago

Your Role As a Gensler Architectural Technical Designer with our dynamic Tampa team, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce...

Technical Designer

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

About Us Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including womens, mens and kids apparel,...

Apparel Technical Designer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago

The Technical Designer leads all aspects pertaining to adherence to construction, quality, fit, measuring, grading, and decoration placement. The Technical Designer will be the liaison between the...

Technical Illustrator

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 13 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 13 days ago

Overview: Signalink is looking to hire a Technical Illustrator who will work with a diverse team comprised of engineering, logistics, and aircraft professionals to create/update graphics for technical...

Technical Designer

  • New Windsor, NY
  • 17 days ago
  • New Windsor, NY
  • 17 days ago

Overview PRG is the worlds leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and events. We bring industry-leading creativity, experience and technology to every project we undertake....

Master Technical Designer

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 18 days ago

Who We Are: Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail...

Technical Illustrator

  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 19 days ago

TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATOR - (745) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn....

Technical Illustrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
61.1%
Associate's Degree
15.2%
Master's Degree
12.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.2%
High School or GED
4.0%
Some College
1.5%
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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