Technical Communications Designer

About the Role

Weber Blackstone is hiring a Technical Communications Designer. This role is accountable for technical documents that comply with industry standards and meet the business needs that help consumers choose and use Weber Blackstone products. This role will report to the Technical Communications Manager. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office days at our Palatine, IL campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce user manuals, assembly guides, replacement part instructions, operational graphics, warning labels, and instruction labels. All deliverables must comply with regulatory and individual country language requirements.
• Organize and administer required statements, warnings, and warranty information applicable to all markets, working with regulatory teams.
• Participate in the technical writing process for initial concept development.
• Keep up-to-date with all current and new product components, features, and revisions.
• Layout and produce documents utilizing Adobe CC software in a Mac environment.
• Use spreadsheet software to organize part numbers, product information, and outlined literature requirements and text.
• Test and analyze assembly and user instructions, providing constructive feedback to ensure clear, comprehensible materials.
• Create and inspect PDF final files for quality and accuracy, and release documentation for print.
• Work closely with Regulatory, R&D, and Engineering Departments to ensure documentation consistency with the end product.
• Implement design/copy standards into technical literature to improve content consistency.
• Understand and use Weber Blackstone products to increase knowledge of grilling.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, InCopy, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• SAP and SolidWorks exposure helpful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in technical design, technical writer, graphic design, or related field.
• Quick and accurate layout production skills.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent layout and typography skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience working in a procedure-intense department.
• Interest in using tools, reading directions, taking things apart, and putting them back together.