Technical Illustrator - Freelance

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Job description

Xos (NASDAQ: XOS) is an innovative electric vehicle company on a mission to decarbonize commercial transportation. Our zero-emission commercial vehicles and next-generation technologies empower fleets of Fortune 500 companies and positively impact our environment.

At Xos, we design vehicles from scratch, invent efficient and durable battery systems, write software to control the vehicle and its interactions with the driver, and entice fleet owners into an electrified future with groundbreaking service.

Xos is a people-focused company, and a great place to work! Perks include 100% covered employee benefits, Betterment 401k, training, and growth opportunities, to name a few.

We are a team of passionate doers that have banded together to work on something we can be proud of, on a journey to a cleaner planet. Were go-getters, change-makers, and future-creators. Will you join us?

The Role

As a Technical Illustrator, you will be responsible for creating basic-to-medium complexity technical illustrations, graphics, and other imagery for use in vehicle operator and service manuals. You will develop a feel and style for technical artwork that will be used across all company publications. Your vision for sustainable and luxurious automotive design will be combined with the language of our Technical Writer in order to create a cohesive suite of informative and concise publications.

Responsibilities

* Product illustrations of vehicle components and safety information based on engineering drawings, photographs, and input from various departments and stakeholders.
* Collaborate closely with the Technical Writer to demonstrate concepts and processes via operator-friendly depictions of equipment.
* Develop a cohesive style for all technical illustrations.
* Work with subject matter experts including engineers and technicians to ensure the accuracy of visual aids.
* Establish a library of technical graphics within the company's shared drive.

Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in illustration or related degree
* 3+ years of illustration experience, preferably in a technical field
* Proficient with common desktop publishing and illustration software including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
* Experience reading engineering drawings, prints, and photographs
* Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing accordingly
* Self-sufficient and able to complete tasks with minimal oversight
* Go-getter willing to both give and receive constructive feedback in order to improve processes
* Familiarity with electric powertrain technologies and/or automotive industry preferred
* Basic understanding of CATIA preferred

Benefits

* Xos, Inc. is committed to offering competitive wages
* The Company offers medical coverage, paid 100% by the employer for employees with dependent coverage partially off-set by the employer
* Dental, Vision, and Life plans are also offered through the Company's health package
* Generous PTO, sick, vacation, and holiday pay

Xos, Inc is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.