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. * 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 * 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