Painter/Illustrator uses paint to create graphic material and lettering to be used for title, background, screen advertising, commercial logo, and other visual layouts. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Painter/Illustrator may have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Painter/Illustrator relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.
Technical Illustrator creates illustrations for use in technical manuals, product specifications, maintenance documents, advertisements, and other media. Utilizes a variety of graphic files, photo images, and sketches to create detailed technical illustrations. Being a Technical Illustrator produces 3-D, cutaway, or exploded views of objects. Familiar and proficient with graphic illustration and CAD software tools. Additionally, Technical Illustrator typically requires an associate degree in art, design, or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Technical Illustrator independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Technical Illustrator typically requires 5-7 years of related experience.
The Engineering Illustrator utilizes a variety of graphic files, photo images, and sketches to create illustrations. Creates pictorial illustrations for use in technical manuals, product specifications, maintenance documents, advertisements, and other media. Being an Engineering Illustrator familiar and proficient with graphic illustration software like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Canvas, Corel Draw and AutoCAD. Produces 3-D, cutaway, or exploded views of objects. In addition, Engineering Illustrator typically requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being an Engineering Illustrator has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Working as an Engineering Illustrator typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.
The Illustrator I collaborates with creative teams to understand the intended audience, branding requirements, and positioning of concepts. Develops and creates sketches and other visualizations and produces finished art work for creative projects. Being an Illustrator I applies the concepts of perspective, color theory, anatomy, and composition and utilizes art assets and software tools to produce art work. Translates requirements into required media and formats. In addition, Illustrator I may work on a variety of projects in marketing, advertising, game design, and cinematics. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Illustrator I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as an Illustrator I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
The Illustrator II collaborates with creative teams to understand the intended audience, branding requirements, and positioning of concepts. Develops and creates sketches and other visualizations and produces finished art work for creative projects. Being an Illustrator II applies the concepts of perspective, color theory, anatomy, and composition and utilizes art assets and software tools to produce art work. Translates requirements into required media and formats. In addition, Illustrator II may work on a variety of projects in marketing, advertising, game design, and cinematics. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Illustrator II occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as an Illustrator II typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.