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IP Illustration
If you like a low-ego, highly collaborative team, and office dogs keeping morale high – you’ll love it here. We balance high-precision IP work with absolute respect for your personal time, offering a supportive environment where continuous learning, creative autonomy, and great people (and pups) come first.
Ready to thrive in a culture that actually values you?
Why Join IP Illustration
- Established company with a strong reputation in the intellectual property industry.
- Stable, professional work environment.
- Develop specialized technical illustration skills.
- Work that is varied and challenging.
Benefits We Offer
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Status: Not taking applications at this time
Patent Illustrator / CAD Drafter
What We Do
We create precise, USPTO-compliant line drawings from a variety of input sources including photographs, hand sketches, prototypes, and engineering drawings.
Details
Artistic creativity alone is not sufficient – accuracy and consistency are critical. This position requires highly detail-oriented work and is best suited for individuals with a mechanical aptitude and experience using CAD software.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Starting Pay: $40,000
- Education: High school or equivalent
- Ability to Commute: Flower Mound, TX 75028
- Work Location: In person. We will not be considering remote work.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality patent illustrations from 2D and 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, photographs, and other reference materials.
- Interpret and convert photos, sketches, and engineering files into accurate technical drawings.
- Produce clean, professional black-and-white line art suitable for USPTO submission.
- Manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
- Communicate with project managers regarding technical details and revisions.
- Maintain consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail across all work.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in both 2D and 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar programs).
- Ability to create and edit both 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
- Strong technical drawing or illustration skills, including the ability to create clean, precise line art.
- Location spatial visualization ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven production environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong ability to follow detailed written instructions and incorporate revision feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating patent illustrations.
- Experience converting 3D CAD models into accurate 2D technical drawings.
- Background in mechanical drafting, engineering technology, industrial design, manufacturing, or related technical fields.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and mechanical assemblies.
How to contact us for employment
Please shoot us an email at employment@ipillustration.com with your resume, cover letter, and portfolio.