Technical Writer & Technical Illustrator (English)

Posted last month

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking to expand our pool of freelance technical professionals to support a growing portfolio of technical documentation projects. Technical Writer We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to help create and maintain high-quality technical manuals and user documentation for a leading international manufacturer. The work primarily involves developing clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation in English for technical products. As project volumes continue to grow, we are looking for at least one additional writer who can work alongside our existing team and support ongoing documentation needs. Requirements Excellent written English skills (native or near-native level) Proven experience in technical writing, preferably for consumer products, industrial products, engineering, manufacturing, or similar sectors Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into clear user documentation Strong attention to detail and consistency Ability to collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders Nice to Have Dutch language skills are a plus Experience working with companies in the Benelux region Experience with structured authoring, technical documentation tools, or content management systems Technical Illustrator In parallel, we are also looking for Technical Illustrators who can create clear and professional technical drawings, exploded views, assembly instructions, and visual documentation to accompany technical manuals. This role may be combined with the Technical Writer position if you possess both skill sets, but we are equally open to working with separate specialists. Requirements Experience creating technical illustrations for manuals, installation guides, or product documentation Proficiency with relevant illustration software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, SolidWorks Composer, IsoDraw, AutoCAD, or similar) Ability to interpret technical information and convert it into clear visual instructions Strong attention to detail and consistency What We're Looking For Reliable freelancers interested in establishing a long-term collaboration Strong communication skills Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards Availability to support increased workloads as projects expand To Apply Please include: A brief introduction about yourself Your updated CV/resume Relevant technical writing and/or technical illustration experience Examples or portfolio samples of similar work Your hourly rate or preferred pricing model Your location and language capabilities Your availability (hours per week and potential start date) We welcome applications from professionals worldwide. While candidates based in the Benelux region are preferred, we are ultimately looking for exceptional talent regardless of location.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Technical Writing
User Manual
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  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Jun 21, 2023
  • France
    Lille8:16 AM
  • $107K total spent
    206 hires, 39 active
  • 6 hours

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