Creating technical illustrations for user manuals, either up from scratch or amendments of existing illustrations that communicate this information concisely and accurately
Create technical drawings for a user manual of assembly or electronic products. These illustrations need to be easy to understand and work as a complement to the writing
Work closely with the technical writing and coordination team to develop technical drawings and illustrations according to strict guidelines, and/ or packaging designs
Job Description
A technical illustrator is someone who creates illustrations for technical documents or user manuals that are specifically meant to communicate or reiterate the accurate information within the document.
Technical illustrators work in conjunction with design teams and technical writers to create a variety of technical graphics
A technical illustrator takes information from text or data and creates illustrations that communicate this information concisely and accurately
Technical illustrators work with non-technical audiences, so while their imagery needs to be professional, it also needs to reach a variety of audiences and must be easy to understand and follow
Technical illustrators work with a variety of different software applications including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe lnDesign, and AutoCAD, in order to create specific illustrations
In essence, they need to be able to bring technical writing to life in a visual way that is easier to understand and follow
A technical illustrator ideally has a background or experience in engineering, product development or other technical illustration fields
Please DO NOT apply if you are a graphic designer, packaging designer or creative designer without above experience
Qualifications
1-2 years of relevant working experience in the instructional illustration field
Higher Diploma or above in Illustration Design or related disciplines
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, lnDesign
Good command of Cantonese and English
Visual thinking, initiative, organized and can manage a diversity of projects with a tight schedule
Great knowledge about turning photos into clear visualized technical illustrations or upgrade existing technical illustrations
Self-motivated, responsible and a good team player
Willing to learn and cope with fast pace working culture
Portfolio links shall be provided in the resume
Less experienced candidates will consider for Junior position
