APS-3 Illustrator I
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Job Location:
Goose Creek, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
APS-3: Illustrator IBelong Connect Grow with KBR!
Program Summary
KBR maintains and manages U.S. Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS3) at the Army Field Support BattalionCharleston (AFSBNCHS) land site providing comprehensive logistics and maintenance operations in support of the Armys power projection doctrine. The APS3 Program executed at the Goose Creek site ensures the maintenance and readiness of APS3 stocks (Class II IIIP IV VII and IX). In addition KBR provides maintenance services and logistical support for other Army programs in accordance with individual contract scope requirements.
Position Summary
The Illustrator I position is responsible for supporting the creation and preparation of visual illustrations that meet customer and program requirements. This role requires foundational artistic skills the ability to follow creative and technical direction and proficiency with both traditional and digital illustration tools. The Illustrator I will use latex printers plotters engravers and like equipment. The Illustrator I works under general supervision and supports lowerlevel illustrators by completing detail work revisions and productionready artwork for print and digital use.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of twodimensional illustrations based on customer or program requirements.
- Copy drawings by tracing or freehand methods and apply color wash or shading to line drawings.
- Perform background and detailed work on illustrations prepared by seniorlevel illustrators.
- Letter artwork by hand or using templates and digital tools.
- Produce sketches rough drafts and revised artwork based on creative briefs and feedback.
- Utilize traditional media (e.g. tempera oils penandink pencil) with average proficiency.
- Use digital illustration software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop) Procreate CAD tools or equivalent to create scan edit and refine artwork.
- Prepare final technically accurate files for print or digital production.
- Acquire basic subjectmatter knowledge when illustrating technical scientific or equipmentrelated content.
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
- Collaborate with customers art directors writers and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Artistic Skills: Demonstrated foundational skills in drawing sketching painting color theory and composition.
- Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite particularly Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with digital illustration tools.
- Communication: Ability to interpret creative briefs and visually communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
- Portfolio: Professional portfolio demonstrating a range of illustration styles and techniques.
- Education: Bachelors degree in graphic design Fine Arts or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience as an illustrator.
- Creativity: Ability to balance customer requirements with creative problemsolving and visual design principles.
Basic Qualifications (Required Education Experience Skills and Certifications)
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
- Ability to obtain and maintain local base access.
- Valid state drivers license required.
- High school diploma required; college coursework or degree completion preferred.
- Working knowledge of lift equipment is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education Experience Skills and Certifications)
- CorelDRAW
- Flexi Print & RIP
- Engraving equipment and processes
- EZCAD
- Heat press operations
- Vinyl application
- Microsoft PowerPoint Word and Excel
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for approximately 24 hours per day.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds periodically.
- Ability to squat kneel bend reach and climb as required.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors including nonclimatecontrolled environments.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
