Graphic Artist Consultant

Scope of WorkThe Graphic Artist Consultant provides services on an as-needed, project-based basis to the Standards Development team, creating, refining, and maintaining technical illustrations and figures that support industry standards and related publications. These consensus-based documents are foundational to the organization's mission and serve as the basis for a wide range of products and services. Working collaboratively with subject matter experts, industry representatives, and program managers, the Graphic Artist will translate technical content into clear, accurate, and publication-ready visuals, including redrawing legacy figures and developing new illustrations as needed.Assignments may include• Creating, revising, and maintaining highly accurate technical illustrations and engineering figures for industry standards and technical publications.• Working with technical committees to interpret complex welding procedures, joint designs, symbols, and engineering specifications, translating them into precise, standards-compliant visual representations.• Applying professional-level knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, fabrication methods, and welding codes to ensure technical accuracy in all drawings.• Redrawing legacy figures and developing new illustrations using advanced CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E or similar parametric modeling platforms) with expert-level proficiency.• Producing detailed 2D and 3D models, schematics, cross-sections, and assemblies that clearly communicate engineering intent and manufacturability.• Collaborating with staff program managers, technical committee volunteers, and other AWS departments to validate accuracy, resolve ambiguities, and ensure alignment with consensus standards.• Maintaining drawing version control and adhering to established drafting conventions, symbol standards, and documentation protocols.• Optimizing legacy artwork by converting non-editable or outdated graphics into scalable, standards-ready CAD files.• Ensuring all figures meet publication quality, formatting, and reproducibility requirements across print and digital platforms.• Other services as need, upon agreement.Consulting Skills and Experience required • Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E or similar drawing software.• Expert knowledge of welding or allied technologies • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to set priorities, make calls, organize meetings, and execute work plans and timelines on multiple projects, while prioritizing and managing time-sensitive tasks.• Strong editing and proofing skills. • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, to effectively collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to serve a diverse set of volunteers and customers across our programs. • Ability to work independently in a hybrid or remote environment.• Proficiency in a PC-based environment, including Microsoft Windows, Office Suite, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, and web-based platforms.• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (including Acrobat). • Experience working with non-profit board members and/or volunteers is desirable. Education • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.

Created: 2026-04-03