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Illustrator jobs are open across publishing, advertising, gaming, and education, from entry-level to senior and art director roles, with specializations in character design, editorial illustration, and concept art. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the listed items satisfactorily
Technical Writer and Illustrator
Essential Job Functions
- Studies drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
- Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
- Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
- Reviews manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
- Determines need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
- Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
- Confers with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, departmental representatives, and service bureaus to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication – both routine and ad hoc.
- Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards (i.e. - FAA, GAMA, ATA, and Piper) regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Edits, standardizes, or makes changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
- Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material and/or assembly sequence.
- Renders detailed drawings, illustrations, and artwork working from sketches, blueprints, memory, reference materials, or digital imagery.
- Coordinates draft review by engineering, flight test, or experimental, as required, to ensure technical accuracy and appropriate operational procedure.
- Lays out and forwards material for print, microfiche, CD, and web publication.
- Supports other departments in the preparation of internal documents and other matters where desktop publishing expertise is required.
- Maintains records and files of work and revisions. Assigns part code numbers for service parts and kits, as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Position Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
- Requires an associates degree (AS or AA), four years of desktop publishing experience in a technical writing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer literacy, (working knowledge of QuarkXpress, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and familiarity with CAD) ability to understand and interpret blueprints, technical specification documents, etc., and familiarity with aircraft and aircraft systems are required to perform the duties of this position.
Physical Demands
- Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
Mental Demands
- Computer literacy, (working knowledge of QuarkXpress, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and familiarity with CAD) ability to understand and interpret blueprints, technical specification documents, etc., and familiarity with aircraft and aircraft systems are required to perform the duties of this position.
Working Conditions
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
- Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
- Travel and overtime are required when necessary.
Operational Excellence
- Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.
Quality Assurance
- Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.
- Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.
- Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.
Compliance
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
- Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
- Maintains compliance with OSHA regulations pertaining to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, and physical space.
Communicates Effectively
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.
Decision Quality
- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.
Optimizes Work Processes
- Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Attention to Detail
- Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.
Drives Results
- Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.
Teamwork
- Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Please note - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required to support periods of high production demand
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the listed items satisfactorily
Technical Writer and Illustrator
Essential Job Functions
- Studies drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
- Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
- Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
- Reviews manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
- Determines need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
- Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
- Confers with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, departmental representatives, and service bureaus to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication – both routine and ad hoc.
- Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards (i.e. - FAA, GAMA, ATA, and Piper) regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Edits, standardizes, or makes changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
- Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material and/or assembly sequence.
- Renders detailed drawings, illustrations, and artwork working from sketches, blueprints, memory, reference materials, or digital imagery.
- Coordinates draft review by engineering, flight test, or experimental, as required, to ensure technical accuracy and appropriate operational procedure.
- Lays out and forwards material for print, microfiche, CD, and web publication.
- Supports other departments in the preparation of internal documents and other matters where desktop publishing expertise is required.
- Maintains records and files of work and revisions. Assigns part code numbers for service parts and kits, as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Position Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
- Requires an associates degree (AS or AA), four years of desktop publishing experience in a technical writing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer literacy, (working knowledge of QuarkXpress, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and familiarity with CAD) ability to understand and interpret blueprints, technical specification documents, etc., and familiarity with aircraft and aircraft systems are required to perform the duties of this position.
Physical Demands
- Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform and accomplish tasks. Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
Mental Demands
- Computer literacy, (working knowledge of QuarkXpress, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and familiarity with CAD) ability to understand and interpret blueprints, technical specification documents, etc., and familiarity with aircraft and aircraft systems are required to perform the duties of this position.
Working Conditions
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
- Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
- Travel and overtime are required when necessary.
Operational Excellence
- Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.
Quality Assurance
- Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.
- Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.
- Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.
Compliance
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
- Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
- Maintains compliance with OSHA regulations pertaining to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, and physical space.
Communicates Effectively
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.
Decision Quality
- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.
Optimizes Work Processes
- Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Attention to Detail
- Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.
Drives Results
- Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.
Teamwork
- Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Please note - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required to support periods of high production demand
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in illustrator jobs.
- Professional portfolio demonstrating a range of illustration styles and finished work
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for digital production
- Experience with character design, editorial, or concept art depending on the studio
- Ability to interpret creative briefs and incorporate feedback across revision rounds
- Strong understanding of color theory, typography, and visual storytelling principles
- Bachelor's degree in illustration, graphic design, fine arts, or a related field
Tips for Your Illustrator Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to each application
Generic folios hurt illustrators more than most roles. Pull the three to five pieces that match the visual style and subject matter of each job posting, and lead with those. Hiring managers rarely page past the first screen.
Label your tools and file formats clearly
Job listings for illustrators often filter hard on software. If your resume says 'Adobe Creative Suite' without naming Illustrator, Photoshop, or Procreate individually, applicant tracking systems may screen you out before a human reads it.
Show process work, not just final art
Many studios and publishers want to see how you think, not just the finished image. Including rough sketches, iteration rounds, or annotated style frames signals creative problem-solving and makes your portfolio stand out against polished-only submissions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists illustrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Research the client roster before interviews
Studios and agencies expect you to know their recent projects. Look up the company's published work, name specific pieces you responded to, and explain how your style connects. This separates candidates who want any illustration job from those who want that one.
Negotiate deliverable scope, not just salary
Illustrator offers often include usage rights, revision rounds, and turnaround expectations that affect your actual workload. Ask about these terms before accepting. Unlimited revisions or broad commercial licensing can significantly change the value of a fixed-rate contract.
Illustrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most illustrators?
The companies hiring the most illustrators right now include BendPak, MRCOOL, and Hasbro, with the largest share of openings in Delaware, Kentucky, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Publishing houses, game studios, and advertising agencies consistently account for the bulk of full-time illustrator roles.
How many illustrator jobs are remote?
About 33% of illustrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the digital-first nature of most illustration workflows. Editorial, publishing, and freelance-style in-house roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while concept art positions at game and film studios more often require on-site collaboration.
How do you become an illustrator?
Build a focused portfolio in a consistent style before applying anywhere, since hiring decisions for illustrators are almost entirely portfolio-driven. Develop proficiency in professional digital tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Procreate. Take on small commissions, editorial work, or open-source projects to generate real samples. Apply to entry-level or junior roles at studios, agencies, or publishers whose visual output matches your strengths.
How do you get hired as an illustrator with little experience?
Focus on a narrow, recognizable style rather than showing range, because clients and studios hire illustrators whose work already fits a need. Create spec pieces that mimic the visual language of companies you want to work with. Reach out to small publishers, indie game developers, and content agencies, which are more open to candidates without extensive professional credits than larger studios tend to be.
What does the illustrator interview process look like?
Most illustrator interviews begin with a portfolio review where the hiring manager walks through your work and asks about specific creative decisions. A paid or timed art test is common at studios and agencies to assess your speed, ability to follow a brief, and consistency of style. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with the creative director or the broader team to assess fit and communication style.
Where can I find and apply to illustrator jobs?
You can find and apply to illustrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your style and experience level, and apply directly to each listing. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to openings as soon as they appear.
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