Job Description

The Web Illustrator is responsible for generating 2D drawings and 3D models, website illustration updates & maintenance and instructional animations. The illustrator would develop customer drawings and be responsible for recordkeeping of aforementioned documents.   This position is located at the Bloomingdale, NJ facility and is an in-person position.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for all website illustration updates and maintenance. 
• Create and present graphical improvements to existing website submittal drawings. 
• Maintains library of 3D models and 2D drawings 
• Maintains the VMC Group website under the guidance of project manager or supervisor. 
• Maintains internal folders for documentation 
• Animation 
• Takes 3D models and generates  animation using Blender, Inventor, & DaVinci Resolve.
• With guidance from supervisor, create the animation for installation instructions of various products. 
• Produce marketing videos, images & content as requested by executive team.
• Create full project animations which may include animated figures (i.e. how to pack a truck; lifting a pallet) 
• Research requirements for animation development (see above)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Proficient with Visio a plus 
• Ability to generate 2D design drawings  and 3D models 
• Ability to generate animation 
• Basic ability to read and interpret architectural/mechanical drawings a plus. 
• Basic knowledge of mechanical components and understanding of mechanical components function with a focus on form, fit and function.

COMPETENCIES 

• Proven verbal and written communication skills. 
• Effective interpersonal skills.      
• Detail oriented. 
• Technical writing ability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• This position in based ON SITE in our Bloomingdale, NJ Corporate office
• Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to ensure responsibilities are met.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Preferred AS in Graphic Design,  Illustration, Manufacturing Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology a plus. 
• 1 to 3 years hands on experience illustrating mechanical components or assemblies consisting of plate & hardware etc... 
• Proficiency in Blender, Inventor, AutoCAD 2006 or later. 
• Experience using InDesign,  Illustrator, Krita, DaVinci Resolve, & 3Ds Max a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. 
• Proficiency in mechanical design requiring understanding of mechanical components with a focus on form, fit and function. 
• Hands on experience with Visio is a plus. 
• Experience designing piping assemblies a plus. 
• Experience using industry standard material and documentation for research. 
• Exposure to ERP systems. 
• Experience reading and interpreting architectural drawings a plus.

Company Description

For over 10 decades, VMC Group has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of vibration isolation, seismic control and shock protection products. Our comprehensive product and engineering solutions cover a variety of industries – commercial construction, industrial/vehicular, OEM and military/aerospace. Our full range of spring, elastomeric architectural mounts, wire rope isolators, curbs and bases are proven to meet and exceed specifications for any seismic, non-seismic, shock, or even bomb blast application. VMC Group’s project managers and engineers are best known for working closely with our customers to exceed their expectations in the design, development and manufacturing of solutions for a specific application need. Whether the challenge is to solve a vibration isolation issue for a new piece of equipment or manage a seismic energy spec for a building structure, your VMC team works closely with your project group to engineer solutions to ensure years of superior resilience and isolation integrity. We call this philosophical approach The Power of TogetherTM, and it defines the partnering relationship you can expect when you work with our firm. We are In It With You. That’s why our company and each of our brands have emerged as and continue to be world leaders. The VMC Group is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The VMC Group maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.