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Bray is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented graphic production specialist to produce sales collateral and technical documentation for our line of valves, actuators, and controls. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient using InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat to produce international collateral adhering to established brand guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create and Maintain Documentation: Develop, update, and manage user manuals, installation & operations manuals, technical datasheets, maintenance instructions, troubleshooting guides, and product catalogs for valves, actuators, and control systems. 

• Product Understanding: Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers and other stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the products and their technical specifications, features, and use cases. 

• Simplify Complex Information: Translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand content that can be used by a wide range of audiences, including engineers, technicians, end users, and installers. 

• InDesign-First Layout: Build documents using Adobe InDesign templates focused on strong typographic hierarchy, consistent styles, and clear product imagery. Maintain a consistent look and feel across multiple product lines and ensure files are organized for long-term reuse. Ensure that documentation is compatible for both print and digital formats. 

• Prepare Technical Content: Partner with engineering and product teams to source, create, and refine illustrations, callouts, and diagrams. Prepare imagery as needed for document placement. 

• Quality Assurance: Review and proofread all technical content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in terms of technical data, grammar, and writing style. Ensure documentation meets company standards and complies with regulatory requirements. 

• Version Control: Track and manage document versions, ensuring the most up-to-date and accurate information is available for both internal teams and customers. 

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with product development teams, quality assurance, customer support, and marketing to gather feedback and make continuous improvements to documentation. Be proactive in anticipating new documentation needs as products evolve. 

• Self-Managed Project Delivery: Own multiple documentation projects at once—prioritizing work, forecasting effort, meeting deadlines, and proactively surfacing risks or gaps in inputs. Drive work to completion with minimal oversight whilemaintaininghigh quality. 

Qualifications: 

• Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Visual Communication, or a related field is preferred.  

• A technical degree or certification in engineering is a plus.  

• Adobe Certified Professional is a plus. 

• Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in using Adobe InDesign preferably within the manufacturing or industrial sectors (with experience in valves, actuators, controls, or similar products a strong plus). 

• Experience creating documentation for complex mechanical or electronic products is required. 

• Familiarity documenting technical processes, including design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures. 
   

InDesign Skills:  

• Demonstrated mastery of long & short document creation using:  

• Document templates, parent pages, grids, layers  

• Paragraph & character styles, table & cell styles, object styles 

• Text threading, anchored objects, footnotes, automated table of contents, hyperlinks, text variables 

• RGB to CMYK workflow, color palettes, color profiles, PDF output settings  

Illustrator Skills: 

• Experience creating diagrams & technical illustrations to simplify complex concepts into easily understood visuals. 

• Experience preparing CAD based drawings for use in technical documentation layouts. 

• Proficient using essential tools and features for efficiency including 

• Layers, grids, snaps, swatches   

• Graphic styles, dimensioning, callouts 

• Pen tool, shape and transform tools, pathfinder, appearance & graphic styles 

Photoshop Skills: 

• Experience with Image preparation including image and color adjustments, resolution management, cropping, layering, color enhancement 

• Image manipulation including retouching, masking, color replacement 

• Familiarity with generative AI and image upscaling 

Acrobat Skills: 

• RGB to CMYK workflow 

• PDF output settings for image compression, color profiles, bleed, bookmarks & hyperlinks 

• PDF editing including content extraction or adding & deleting pages 

Additional Skills 

• Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to understand complex technical concepts and translate them into clear, concise documentation. 

• Proficient in using technical writing tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.). Expertise in Adobe InDesign is especially important for creating polished, professional, and production-ready technical documents. 

• Strong knowledge of document management systems and version control processes. 

• Basic understanding of mechanical concepts (valve and actuator mechanics, control systems, and associated applications) is a plus. 

• Experience reading engineering drawings is a plus 

Personal Attributes: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. 

• Self-motivated and able to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines. 

• Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality documentation 

Why Join Bray International?

Bray offers more than just a job—we offer a long-term career in an environment that values innovation, respect, and integrity.

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Comprehensive Benefits (effective the 1st of the month after 30 days):
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • 401(k) with company matching
• A Positive, Drug-Free Workplace
• Professional Development Opportunities
• A Company Culture Rooted in Excellence and Collaboration

Ready to lead the future of flow control?
Join Bray International and make your mark in a company where your expertise and leadership will drive real innovation and impact.

As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana.  This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.