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Lucid Motors

Technical Illustrator

Fremont, CA

... to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and ... Gather illustration requirements from the technical publications team, product managers, and ...

Lucid Motors

Technical Illustrator

Fremont, CA · On-site

... to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and ... Gather illustration requirements from the technical publications team, product managers, and ...

Lucid Motors

Technical Illustrator

Fremont, CA

Previous experience illustrating for an automotive or manufacturing company At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We ...

Pohanka Automotive Group

Automotive Detailer

Boerne, TX · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

The Sports Illustrated AIADA All-Star Dealer Award for outstanding customer service and commitment to the industry, community, and the nation * Distinguished Service Citation from the Automotive Hall ...

Pohanka Automotive Group

Automotive Detailer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

The Sports Illustrated AIADA All-Star Dealer Award for outstanding customer service and commitment to the industry, community, and the nation * Distinguished Service Citation from the Automotive Hall ...

Pohanka Automotive Group

Automotive Detailer

Chantilly, VA

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

The Sports Illustrated AIADA All-Star Dealer Award for outstanding customer service and commitment to the industry, community, and the nation * Distinguished Service Citation from the Automotive Hall ...

Pohanka Automotive Group

Automotive Detailer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

The Sports Illustrated AIADA All-Star Dealer Award for outstanding customer service and commitment to the industry, community, and the nation * Distinguished Service Citation from the Automotive Hall ...

Pohanka Automotive Group

Automotive Detailer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

The Sports Illustrated AIADA All-Star Dealer Award for outstanding customer service and commitment to the industry, community, and the nation * Distinguished Service Citation from the Automotive Hall ...

Pohanka Automotive Group

Automotive Detailer

Chantilly, VA

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

The Sports Illustrated AIADA All-Star Dealer Award for outstanding customer service and commitment to the industry, community, and the nation * Distinguished Service Citation from the Automotive Hall ...

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How much do automotive illustrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive illustrator in the United States is $59,345.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an automotive illustrator?

An Automotive Illustrator creates detailed and visually appealing illustrations of vehicles using digital or traditional techniques. These illustrations may be used for advertisements, technical manuals, concept designs, or marketing materials. They work closely with designers, engineers, and marketing teams to bring automotive concepts to life. Strong artistic skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in design software like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop are essential.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an automotive illustrator?

As an Automotive Illustrator, your daily activities may include creating detailed sketches and digital renderings of vehicles, collaborating with designers and engineers to visualize new concepts, and preparing illustrations for marketing or technical documentation. You’ll regularly refine artwork based on feedback from stakeholders and may work on both conceptual designs and production-ready imagery. Many illustrators also maintain a library of reusable assets and stay updated on the latest industry trends to reinforce their creative output. The role often involves a mix of independent creative work and teamwork within design or marketing departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an automotive illustrator?

To thrive as an Automotive Illustrator, you need a strong background in drawing, automotive design principles, and visual storytelling, often supported by a degree in illustration, industrial design, or a related field. Mastery of digital illustration tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), CorelDRAW, and 3D rendering software is highly valued. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to communicate complex ideas visually are essential soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the creation of accurate, compelling visuals that support automotive design, marketing, and engineering teams.

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Technical Illustrator

Lucid Motors

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Lucid Motors rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 44 rated automakers

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our Compromise Nothing approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. 

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine whats possible and shape the future of mobility.

Lucid Motors is currently seeking a Technical Illustrator. In this role, youll support documentation and training efforts help our users and customers take the right action. Candidates will be expected to show their previous technical illustration work, demonstrate a process/project mindset, an ability to learn quickly, and a conceptual understanding of documentation as code. This role is on-site full time at Headquarters in Fremont, CA. 

Responsibilities

  • Gather illustration requirements from the technical publications team, product managers, and subject matter experts (such as engineers, quality assurance, software developers) across many departments.
  • Extract information from engineering documentation and tools (such as schematics, system specifications, Confluence, and Figma)  
  • Ensure technical accuracy of content using a validation/QA process (that may differ from project to project), peer review content, etc.
  • Plan, track, and report on work using collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet.
  • Document workflows and processes using Lucidchart, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Coordinate with marketing and brand departments to align illustrations with brand guidelines

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in technical illustration with knowledge of relevant illustration tools
  • Bachelors degree or certificate in Design, Visual Arts, or equivalent professional experience.
  • A portfolio of completed illustrations, which should include:
    • Process illustrations
    • Use of labels and/or callouts
    • Evidence of simplifying and/or replacing many written items with a single image
  • Ability to adopt the mindset of the consumer and create illustrations best suited to the task at hand, including a sense of when an illustration is not necessary.
  • An understanding of Agile values, and a willingness to engage end users for feedback early in the publication process.
  • Ability to work under constraints of both tight and frequently shifting deadlines 
  • Must have a problem-solving mindset the ability to work independently, interact with internal teams as well as customers to identify pain points, then propose and iterate on solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage an asset library for easy location and reuse across business departments
  • Markup language experience (such as HTML, XML, DITA XML, XLS or SGML).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Expertise with Adobe Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Illustrator
  • Previous experience with a 3D rendering tool such as Keyshot and Blender, or Maya

Helpful Qualifications

  • Structured authoring tool experience such as oXygen, XMetaL, structured FrameMaker.
  • Content Management System (CMS) experience (such as SDL LiveContent Architect). 
  • Style guideline experience (Simplified Technical English, S1000D, MIL-STD, MMSTP, or custom style guide creation or contributions).
  • Previous experience with how-to product documentation
  • Experience with CAD-based, 3D modeling tools such as 3DS Enovia (Composer, Work Instructions)
  • Strong working knowledge of Atlassian Confluence and JIRA
  • Previous experience illustrating for an automotive or manufacturing company
At Lucid, we dont just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
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Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.
 
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$89,300—$122,760 USD

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucids equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. 

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. 

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. 

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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Lucid Motors is a highly innovative electric vehicle manufacturer located in Newark, CA, USA. Primarily engaged in the automotive industry, its mission is to elevate electric vehicles' standing and transform the way people travel. The company was founded in 2007 by Bernard Tse and Sam Weng as Atieva, a name under which it initially focused on battery technology. However, it pivoted towards automotive manufacturing and rebranded as Lucid Motors in 2016. The company is committed to making luxury, sustainable electric vehicles that break norms and set new standards with top-notch technology and engineering. Their mission aligns with their core values, which are centered around innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Notably, Lucid Motors launched the Lucid Air in 2020, an all-electric sedan well-received for its advanced features and impressive mileage.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Newark, CA, US

Year founded

2007

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