Technical Illustrator

Location:

2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America

U-Haul Self-Storage Department is looking for skilled Technical Illustrator to join our team to assist staff Technical Illustrators to execute projects from concept to completion. The successful candidate is desired to participate with all facets of the illustration/design process from initial concepts through effective marketing documents development and experience in multi-team fast-paced enterprise environment. We a looking for a person that can wear many hats, work independently, efficiently, communicate effectively, and has a strong attention to detail. Graphic design and marketing or advertising experience preferred.

Essential Duties:

• Create marketing materials for corporate and field teams such as: business plan, self-storage layouts, facility maps, navigational facility directories, rate menu boards, and other signage needs

• Interpret construction layout, security plan and diagrams provided to make updates to the current marketing documentation

• Effectively inquire and correspond to all related U-Haul teams with construction development and facility related changes to related documentation concisely and accurately

• Create illustrations derived from security layouts provided for all new development and acquisition projects

• Participate in management of variety of tasks within a tight time schedule

Other Duties Performed Occasionally or Infrequently:

• Perform special projects assigned by division VP and other U-Haul senior management and fellow Technical Illustrators

Education/Training Requirements:

• Attending/completed Associate or Bachelor's degree in illustration/design or related field required

• Relevant illustration experience may substitute formal education; knowledge of software illustration programs required

• Working knowledge of file formats/fonts and their functions, file export requirements and developing illustrations and designs.

• Portfolio that demonstrates previous illustrations and designs showcasing technical skillset if available

• Successful demonstration of required skillset may be required as part of interview process

Experience:

• Any fundamental illustration /design experience is preferred

Skills/Required Knowledge/Tools:

Illustrated efficiency at (required):

• Proficiency in Adobe CS Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, etc) (required)

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (preferred)

Professional Knowledge (desired):

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

U-Haul Offers: 

• Full Medical coverage 

• Prescription plans 

• Dental & Vision Plans 

• New indoor fitness gym 

• Gym Reimbursement Program 

• Registered Dietitian Program  

• Weight Watchers  

• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family 

• Career stability 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Valuable on-the-job training 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® 

• Business and travel insurance 

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• 401(k) Savings Plan 

• Life insurance 

• Critical Illness/Group Accident 

• 24-hour physician available for kids 

• MetLaw Legal program 

• MetLife auto and home insurance 

• Mindset App Program 

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more 

• LifeLock Identity Theft 

• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness 

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program 

• U-Haul Federal Credit Union 

• Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.