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22nd Century Technologies, Inc. Technical Illustrator in Kent, Washington
Title: Technical Illustrator Location: Tukwila, WA 98108 Duration: 9 months contract with possible extension Shift Schedule: 1st shift 7:30 flexible start time Pay Rate: $45/hr. on w2 without benefits Job Description: Create, modify, and deliver technical illustrations, diagrams, full color graphics, and 2D/3D animations for support engineering products and services. Develop interactive electronic media to support troubleshooting, maintenance procedures, and training. Analyze source data (engineering drawings, schematics, technical manuals, photographs, and subject matter expert input) to inform and validate multimedia content. Apply and support established illustration and graphics development standards, templates, style guides, and naming/version-control conventions. Maintain, catalog, and store multimedia assets in designated repositories to ensure accessibility, reuse, and configuration management compliance. Assist in compliance reviews to ensure media meet applicable technical standards, company specifications, and regulatory requirements. Support testing and quality checks of multimedia deliverables (visual accuracy, resolution, format, interactivity, accessibility). Address designer-level technical problems and provide practical solutions that meet project requirements and schedules. Collaborate frequently with technical writers, engineers, support teams, training developers, and configuration management to integrate multimedia into deliverables. Participate in research into new tools, techniques, and industry best practices; recommend potential improvements to workflows and toolsets. Provide guidance to junior designers (Level 1) on routine tasks and follow established processes to ensure consistent output quality. Required Skills: Typically 2+ years of relevant professional experience producing technical illustrations, animations, and interactive media typically. Typically 2+ years of experience with aircraft maintenance and/or modifications Typically 2+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to create accurate visuals. Proficient with graphic art tools or equivalent to Boeing Graphic Art "BOGART" Effective problem solving skills with the ability to address moderate-scope technical issues independently. Good verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with engineers, technical writers, and stakeholders. Ability to organize and manage multiple assets and tasks to meet project milestones. Preferred Skills: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Technical Illustration, or related field --- or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5+ years of experience supporting aerospace, defense, or complex engineering products. Familiarity with technical illustration standards and formats common in aerospace (e.g., S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200, or proprietary company formats). Experience with 3D CAD model viewers and converting CAD data into illustrative/animation assets. Knowledge of scripting for automation (e.g., Python, JavaScript) to streamline asset production or batch processing. Certifications in relevant tools or accessibility/design standards. Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+1 years' related work experience , 7 years' related work experience, etc.). About our Company: - 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certi