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Tesla is seeking a talented Technical Illustrator in the Service Technical Publications department. This team is responsible for documentation of most after-sales activities, such as automobile mechanical repair, collision repair, and owner-facing information. Position is located in Fremont, CA or Palo Alto, CA. Responsibilities Create accurate line drawings, renderings, and 3D animations assembled for step-by-step procedures, parts catalogs, and diagrams by manipulating CATIA V5/V6/3DX CAD data Closely work alongside subject matter experts and Technical Writers to deliver high quality Owner's Manual, Service Manual, and support documentation for both internal and external consumption Work directly from photos or CAD to create high quality fully-rendered images, from concept to production using Adobe Creative Suite tools, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop Requirements Proven track record (strong portfolio) creating illustrations with lighter-weight 3D authoring tools such as Keyshot or 3D via Composer to create a variety of technical drawings, illustrations, exploded views, etc Proficient in at least one CAD program (CATIA V5/V6/3DX, Solidworks, Autodesk, or similar). Experience with Adobe Creative Suite family of products, especially Illustrator and Photoshop Ability to manipulate/edit existing exploded views and technical drawings and illustrations. Experience building and maintaining a graphics/illustration library or working within a Content Management System (CMS) Bachelor's degree, certificate, or equivalent professional experience Strong attention to detail and ability to continually build product and company knowledge. Personal organization, collaboration, and time management skills. Ability to communicate effectively with team members. Positive attitude towards change and inevitable mid-project course corrections Proven ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet aggressive deadlines Automotive experience or familiarity highly preferred Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $96,000 - $210,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.