Freelance Illustrator

4 days ago


Bangalore, India Hourglass Research Full time
Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectually Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. We cater to the hi-tech, semiconductor, telecom, software, emerging tech, medical devices, materials, and automotive sectors. We are seeking a skilled Patent Illustrator to join our Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in preparing high-quality patent illustrations using Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD, and have a solid understanding of US patent drafting requirements. The Patent Illustrator will work closely with patent attorneys and inventors to produce detailed and accurate drawings that comply with USPTO standards.

Illustration Preparation : Create detailed, precise patent illustrations using Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD in accordance with USPTO guidelines.
Compliance : Ensure all illustrations comply with jurisdiction specific patent laws (US, EP, IN, etc.), Quality Control : Review and revise illustrations to ensure clarity, accuracy, and completeness.
Education / Professional Qualification and Work Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Graphic Design, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience : Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent illustration or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
Familiarity with US patent drafting and illustration standards.
Hourglass provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by central, state, or local laws.