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Technical Illustrator Jobs

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Types of Technical Illustrator Jobs We Cover

We curate all technical illustrator positions from studios worldwide.

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Technical Illustrator

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Exploded View Artist

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Manual and Documentation Artist

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Aerospace Illustrator

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Automotive Illustrator

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CAD Illustrator

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3D Technical Visualizer

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Infographic Artist

Studios Hiring Technical Illustrators

We pull technical illustrator jobs from hundreds of studios, including:

Axcelis Technologies

Koniag Government Services

Kenworth Truck

General Motors

Safety Troop

General Learning

Evolve Scholastic

Nassau BOCES

York Press

Modest Tree

XDIN

Aquent

Brafton

+ Many More

Technical Illustrator Salary Ranges (2026)

What you can expect to earn as a technical illustrator in 2026.

Junior Technical Illustrator

$42K - $60K

Mid-Level Technical Illustrator

$52K - $72K

Senior Technical Illustrator

$72K - $108K

Lead Technical Illustrator

$95K - $145K

*US market data, based on ArtBlast's illustration pay bands, the closest tracked discipline. Aerospace and defence roles typically sit at the upper end.

Skills Employers Look For

What you need to land a technical illustrator job in 2026.

🖥️ Software

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
SolidWorks or CATIA
Isodraw or Creo Illustrate
Blender for 3D views

🎯 Illustration Craft

Isometric and exploded views
Consistent line weights
Callouts and part numbering
Cutaways and section views
Clarity over decoration

⚙️ Technical Skills

Reading engineering drawings
Working from CAD data
Assembly sequence logic
S1000D and documentation standards
Version control on revisions

💡 Soft Skills

Working with engineers
Taking technical correction
Accuracy under revision
Long-form project focus
Attention to detail

Technical Illustrator Jobs FAQ

How do I find technical illustrator jobs?

ArtBlast curates technical illustrator jobs daily from aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, defence, and publishing employers worldwide. Subscribe to get 10-60+ opportunities in your inbox every morning with direct apply links.

What is the average technical illustrator salary?

Junior technical illustrators earn $42K-$60K, mid-level $52K-$72K, and senior illustrators $72K-$108K in the US. Aerospace and defence roles, especially those needing clearance, sit at the upper end.

Do I need CAD skills for technical illustration?

Increasingly yes. Most roles now start from CAD data rather than a blank canvas, so being able to open, orient and simplify a model is often the difference between two candidates.

What should a technical illustration portfolio show?

One exploded assembly with correct callouts is worth more than ten stylised pieces. Show that a reader could actually build or repair something from your drawing.

Are there remote technical illustrator jobs?

Some, though defence and aerospace roles are often on-site for security reasons. ArtBlast includes work model info on every listing so you can filter by remote, hybrid, or on-site.

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