Journeyman Editor I

Chugach Government Solutions•Elizabeth City, NC

13d•Remote

About The Position

The Journeyman Editor position is responsible for communicating information, ideas, and instructions via visual drawings and schematics according to specifications set forth by the customer, in accordance with the customer’s illustration and graphic standards and procedures. Provides services in editing, developing and sustaining illustrations using graphics software and delivery products in native file formats and pre-approved universal formats as required by the customer.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Associate degree and two years of work experience.
Experience showing good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Advanced level proficiency with editing, graphic and illustration applications
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in Illustration and/or graphic design will waive educational requirements.
Experience supporting a variety of USCG or DoD technical editing, design or illustration efforts.

Responsibilities

The contractor shall create engineering drawings as required using Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) software tools.
The contractor shall provide engineering drawing and solid model support as definedIAW Technical Data Package Process Guide, CGTO PG-85-00-240-A, MIL-STD-31000a, and ASME Y14 standards.
Upon delivery, the files shall include a native file format and a USCG approved universal file format.
Responsible for the editing, design, creation, and production of visual concepts for presentations and printed materials.
Collaborates with customers, product specialists, or communications staff to understand instructions and specifications and to organize the project accordingly.
Creates illustrations to be used in technical and instructional manuals and other publications.
Creates accurate exploded-view drawings for assembly and subassembly breakdown based on engineering blueprints.
Ensures the final project addresses the client’s needs, deadlines, specifications, and budget.
Maintains accurate records to account for billable time and costs.
Uses artistic judgment to select appropriate composition, design, and layout for each illustration.
Meet customer quality control requirements in a timely manner.
Utilize customer workflows from initial request through final delivery.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Must be able to perform duties independently and remotely as required.
Keep managers and supervisors apprised of their progress, ability to work well with others, adhere to contract requirements, and comply with company policies and procedures.