Freelance Technical Illustrator

About IndieFolio

IndieFolio helps brands and teams get high-quality creative done fast by matching the right creators to the right briefs. We work with a wide network of creative talent across design and content.

The Opportunity

• We are looking to work with technical illustrators, engineering designers, CAD designers and other specialists who are comfortable creating clear and precise technical drawings and diagrams.
• This is a short-term, fast-moving contract engagement. Based on your portfolio strengths, you may work on product diagrams, exploded views, assembly drawings, mechanical illustrations, system diagrams and other technical visuals.
• The work will suit people who can understand how objects, components and systems relate to one another and communicate them through accurate, easy-to-follow drawings.

Engagement Details

• Type: Contract, short-term
• Duration: Approximately 3 weeks
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Time Commitment: Flexible, based on your availability and expected contribution
• Location: Remote

What You'll Work On

Based on your portfolio and strengths, you may create a mix of:

• Product, equipment and component diagrams
• Exploded views and assembly illustrations
• Mechanical and engineering drawings
• System, process and functional schematics
• Cutaway, sectional and annotated technical illustrations
• Installation, instructional and other explanatory technical diagrams

The exact mix of work will depend on the project requirements and the areas in which you are strongest.

What We're Looking For

• A strong portfolio of technical illustration, engineering drawing, CAD, product-design or related work
• Technical illustrators, engineers, product designers, CAD designers and candidates from similar technical backgrounds are welcome to apply
• Ability to understand and interpret objects, mechanisms, components and technical references
• Strong fundamentals in proportion, perspective, line hierarchy, annotation and visual clarity
• Strong attention to technical accuracy and detail
• Comfort creating or adapting clean vector drawings for final delivery in SVG and PNG formats