Technical Communications Designer

Weber Blackstone; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

EAP

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Weber Blackstone is seeking a Technical Communications Designer to develop and manage technical documents that meet regulatory and market requirements. The role collaborates with Product Development, Compliance, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales, reporting to the Technical Communications Manager.

The position is hybrid, with in-office days at our Palatine, IL campus, and requires a mix of writing, layout, and documentation development using Adobe CC on a Mac.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years related experience, or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in technical design, technical writing or related field.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, InCopy, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong layout production skills and typography.
• SAP and SolidWorks exposure helpful.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects.
• Experience in a regulated, procedure-driven environment.
• Interest in using tools, reading directions, and assembly/disassembly.

Responsibilities

• Produce user manuals, assembly guides, replacement part instructions, operational graphics, warning labels, and instruction labels.
• Coordinate with Regulatory to organize statements, warnings, and warranty information for all markets.
• Participate in technical writing process for initial concept development.
• Keep up to date with all current and new product components, features and revisions.
• Layout and produce documents utilizing Adobe CC software in a Mac environment.
• Use spreadsheet software to organize part numbers, product information, and outlined literature requirements and text.
• Test and analyze assembly and user instructions; provide feedback to ensure clear, comprehensible materials.
• Create and inspect PDF final files for quality and accuracy, and release documentation for print.
• Work closely with Regulatory, R&D and Engineering to ensure documentation is consistent with the end product.
• Collaborate to implement design/copy standards for consistency.
• Develop knowledge of Weber Blackstone products to enhance documentation.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

InCopy

Illustrator

Acrobat

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

SolidWorks

Job description

At Weber Blackstone, we believe the best moments happen outdoors while enjoying delicious food with your favorite people. We lead the industry in innovation, design, and consumer delight, and we're fueled by people who are curious, bold, and collaborative. Whether you're a seasoned pro or exploring a new craft, we want Weber Blackstone to be the spark that ignites your next career move. Join us on our journey to create world class products that redefine and reimagine outdoor cooking and deliver exceptional experiences for generations to come. Come be part of our BBQ!

Role Overview

Summary:

Weber Blackstone is hiring a Technical Communications Designer. This role is accountable for technical documents that comply with industry standards and meet the business needs that help consumers choose and use Weber Blackstone products. In this role, you will collaborate between departments including Product Development, Compliance, Engineering, Marketing, Sales. This role will report to he Technical Communications Manager.

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office days at our Palatine, IL campus.

Responsibilities:

• Produce user manuals, assembly guides, replacement part instructions, operational graphics, warning labels, and instruction labels. All deliverables must comply with regulatory and individual country language requirements.
• Will be responsible for working with regulatory to organize and administer the required statements, warnings, and warranty information applicable to all markets.
• Participate in technical writing process for initial concept development.
• Keep up to date with all current and new product components, features and revisions.
• Layout and produce documents utilizing Adobe CC software in a Mac environment.
• Use spreadsheet software to organize part numbers, product information, and outlined literature requirements and text.
• Be able to test and analyze assembly and user instructions; build on this experience to give constructive feedback that will ensure clear, comprehensible materials.
• Create and inspect PDF final files for quality and accuracy, and release documentation for print.
• Work closely with Regulatory, R&D and, Engineering Departments to ensure that documentation is consistent with the end product.
• Work closely with colleagues to implement design/copy standards into technical literature to improve content consistency.
• Candidate should have a desire to understand and use Weber Blackstone products to increase knowledge of grilling.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in technical design, technical writer, graphic design or related field
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, InCopy, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Quick and accurate layout production skills.
• SAP and SolidWorks exposure helpful.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent layout and typography skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Be able to prioritize and balance multiple projects.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry, as well as working in a procedure-intense department.
• Candidate should have some interest in using tools, reading directions, taking things apart and putting them back together.
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Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Eligible for paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday)

Salary Range

$68,000- 80,000

* This salary range represents Weber Blackstone's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate