Remote Technical Illustrator

Introduction: Join a Mission-Driven Team of Creatives

Do you love turning complex technical ideas into clean, engaging visuals? As a Remote Technical Illustrator, your talent for simplifying systems will help teams explain, teach, and connect with their audiences. You'll work alongside friendly, skilled professionals who understand the value of visual clarity. We’re a remote-first, inclusive workplace where your creativity and your identity are respected. Whether you’re mapping out infrastructure or crafting a flow diagram, your work will make an impact, and your voice will matter.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create precise, user-friendly visuals from engineering specs, product designs, and tech documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance user manuals, online guides, and internal tools.
• Develop storyboards and illustrations that clarify both hardware and software systems.
• Maintain and apply design standards across all visual technical materials.
• Collaborate actively with feedback cycles to polish and finalize visuals.
• Organize your visual assets in a clear, reusable library.
• Contribute to interactive guides and multimedia instruction formats.

Work Environment

Where Creativity Meets Respect

This remote role is perfect for illustrators who value flexibility and purpose-driven work. We don’t micromanage—you’ll own your schedule and priorities. We hold space for all identities, with a special focus on neurodiversity and underrepresented voices. You’ll find a safe, uplifting environment where feedback is thoughtful, projects are meaningful, and inclusion isn’t a checkbox—it’s a core value.

Tools and Technology

Your Digital Toolkit

• Adobe Illustrator, Sketch, and Figma for visual layouts and rendering
• Blender or similar 3D tools for perspective-based graphics
• Jira, Confluence for team collaboration and workflow management
• Git-based version control for asset coordination
• Communication through Slack, Zoom, and asynchronous video tools

We appreciate diverse tool experience—what matters is your fluency in digital illustration and your ability to produce adaptable, consistent visuals.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in technical illustration or visual storytelling for complex systems
• Strong portfolio that shows clarity, visual hierarchy, and adaptability across formats
• Ability to collaborate across departments and incorporate team input
• Familiarity with remote workflows and asynchronous communication
• Thoughtful approach to layout, consistency, and user readability
• Deep respect for equity and inclusivity in teamwork and design

Stories of Support

Voices from Our Team

“When I was hired, I’d never worked remotely. But the team made it easy: they introduced async reviews, encouraged my creative autonomy, and genuinely cared about my growth. I’ve never felt like ‘just a contractor.’” — Technical Illustrator

“I’m a first-generation professional. I didn’t think I could fit into the tech industry. But this place? They cared. I had mentors, real flexibility, and my identity was never questioned—it was welcomed.” — Design Team Member

Compensation and Benefits

Honoring Your Time and Talent

• $95,567 annual salary, paid biweekly
• Full health and mental wellness coverage
• Equipment allowance to support your remote setup
• Generous leave: sick days, parental time, and optional sabbaticals
• Unlimited PTO based on trust and autonomy
• Mentorship access, including leadership development for creatives
• Sponsored attendance at virtual or in-person design conferences

Why You Belong Here

A Culture Built on Inclusion

We actively uphold equal opportunity hiring standards and continually strive to eliminate bias from every aspect of our process. We embrace differences, advocate for fairness, and believe every voice adds value. Whether you’re early in your career or seasoned in the field, you’ll be met with support, honesty, and opportunity. We’re committed to being accessible, accommodating, and continually learning how to improve.

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Help Us Visualize the Future

This is your invitation to join a remote team that cares about people as much as pixels. If you're ready to take your illustration skills to a supportive, global stage, we want to see your perspective.

Submit your application and let your visual thinking make an impact alongside a team that truly appreciates individuality.