Technical Communications Designer

Weber-Stephen Products LLC USA; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

EAP

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Weber Blackstone is hiring a Technical Communications Designer to craft user manuals, assembly guides, and operation graphics. You will collaborate with Product Development, Compliance, Engineering, Marketing and Sales, reporting to the Technical Communications Manager.

This is a hybrid role with in-office days at the Palatine, IL campus. You’ll ensure regulatory and country language requirements are met, manage part numbers, and release PDFs for print using Adobe CC on Mac.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with related experience.
• Experience in technical design, writing or graphic design.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate documentation.
• Strong command of English writing and spelling.
• Experience with regulated industries and standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce user manuals, assembly guides, and operation graphics.
• Ensure documents meet regulatory and country language requirements.
• Coordinate statements, warnings, and warranty information with regulatory teams.
• Participate in technical writing during concept development.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and revisions.
• Layout documents with Adobe CC on Mac, and manage part numbers and data.
• Test and analyze instructions for clarity and accuracy; provide feedback.
• Create and inspect PDF files for final release and print.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, R&D and Engineering for consistency.

Skills

Technical writing

Excellent writing

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Regulated industry experience

Reading instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

InCopy

Illustrator

Acrobat

Microsoft Excel

Word

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 the 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.

undefined 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 Weber Blackstone brings together two iconic names in outdoor cooking, united by a shared passion for creating exceptional experiences around the grill and griddle.

Formed through the combination of Weber and Blackstone in 2025, we build on the strengths, expertise, and heritage of both companies to shape the future of outdoor cooking. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and a consumer-first mindset, we empower our teams to create products and experiences that bring people together and elevate outdoor cooking around the world.