Technical Illustrator (Junior)

Crescendo Solutions LLC; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Crescendo Solutions LLC is seeking a Junior Technical Illustrator to support U.S. Department of Defense documentation programs. The role develops 2D illustrations, exploded views, and schematics for IETMs while adhering to CGM and S1000D rules.

You will work under a Senior Illustrator or Publications Lead, converting engineering data into compliant art and ensuring consistency across data modules. A DoD security clearance is a preferred qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, illustration, engineering technology, or related field, or equivalent portfolio.
• Minimum 2+ years of professional experience producing technical illustrations.
• Proficiency with vector authoring tools: Illustrator, IsoDraw, Creo Illustrate.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D technical illustrations, exploded views, schematics, and call-out diagrams.
• Apply CGM authoring standards and S1000D rules to all art delivered.
• Maintain consistency in line weights, labeling, and callouts across modules.
• Convert legacy raster artwork to vector formats for IETM viewing.
• Coordinate with Technical Writers and Senior Illustrators to align with text and BREX rules.
• Apply revision/change-tracking practices as required by the customer environment.
• Use Illustrator, IsoDraw, Creo Illustrate, or equivalent tools as directed.

Skills

2+ years experience

Attention to detail

Collaborative with writers

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent portfolio

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Arbortext IsoDraw

PTC Creo Illustrate

Job description

Posted September 22, 2026 CSLLC-2026-PD002 Technical Documentation Programs

About the Role

Crescendo Solutions LLC is seeking a qualified Junior Technical Illustrator to support U.S. Department of Defense technical documentation programs. Employment is contingent upon successful contract award and funding.

The Junior Technical Illustrator produces 2D illustrations, exploded views, and schematic art that support S1000D-compliant Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and military technical documentation. The role works under the direction of a Senior Illustrator or Technical Publications Lead to convert engineering source data into clear, standards-compliant illustrations using CGM and other approved formats.

PLEASE NOTE: You must meet the Required Qualifications to apply and qualify for this position. A portfolio sample (PDF or hosted link) is requested with your application.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D technical illustrations, exploded views, schematics, and call-out diagrams from engineering drawings, photographs, 3D models, and OEM source data.
• Apply CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile) authoring standards and S1000D illustration business rules to all delivered art.
• Maintain consistency in line weights, callout style, leader lines, and labeling across data modules within a project.
• Convert legacy raster artwork to vector formats suitable for IETM viewing and reuse.
• Coordinate with Technical Writers and Senior Illustrators to ensure illustrations align with the procedural text and BREX rules.
• Apply revision and change-tracking practices required by the customer documentation environment.
• Use Adobe Illustrator, Arbortext IsoDraw, PTC Creo Illustrate, or equivalent authoring tools as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, illustration, engineering technology, or a related field — OR equivalent demonstrable portfolio.
• A minimum of two plus (2+) years of professional experience producing technical illustrations.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Arbortext IsoDraw, PTC Creo Illustrate, or equivalent vector authoring tool.
• Familiarity with CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile) output for technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, clean line work, and standards-compliant labeling.
• Active or ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing illustrations to S1000D Issue 4.0 or above business rules.
• Exposure to MIL-STD-40051 or MIL-STD-3001 documentation environments.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid federal holidays