Illustrator - Creative Development

Illustrator - Creative Development

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is seeking an Illustrator with an intermediate level (3-6 years) of experience to be located in Orlando, FL or Los Angeles, CA.

This position is anticipated to co-locate on-site within our client's office and client's staff in either Orlando or Los Angeles and/or work in-office at Huitt-Zollars Orlando or Los Angeles locations.

This role is responsible for developing visual representations, concept artwork, and illustrative content that communicate narrative, environment, and experiential intent across themed entertainment, experiential environments, hospitality, and destination-based mixed-use projects. This position focuses on translating ideas into compelling visual imagery that supports concept development, design communication, and stakeholder alignment.

This full-time role includes concept illustration, visual development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Duties include but are not limited to, creation of concept art, environmental illustrations, mood imagery, and presentation materials that support storytelling and design development. This role works in alignment with the Vice President of Creative Development and other Creative team members to translate creative ideas into clear and engaging visual representations throughout all phases of project delivery.

HZ is an award-winning Architecture and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, architecture, engineering, and interior design solutions across the United States.

Location: On-site/in-office and co-located with client and client staff in either Orlando, FL or Los Angeles, CA and/or Huitt-Zollars Orlando, FL or Los Angeles, CA offices (no relocation or fully remote arrangements offered)

Reports to: Vice President, Creative Development

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary/Exempt

Registration(s): N/A

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Anticipated Start Date: 09/28/2026

Illustrator Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform at a competent level and skill in visual storytelling, illustration, concept development, communication, collaboration, adaptability, attention to detail and time management.
• Develop and produces concept artwork, environmental illustrations, and visual storytelling imagery across projects, and supports visual development under direction.
• Translate narrative, spatial ideas, and creative direction into clear and compelling visual representations.
• Create mood imagery, atmosphere studies, and visual development pieces to support concept and design phases.
• Support development of vision decks, presentations, and client-facing materials.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and designers to align illustrations with project intent.
• Produce sketches, digital paintings, and detailed renderings that communicate design ideas effectively.
• Support iterative design processes by rapidly visualizing concepts and design options.
• Participate in design reviews, internal critiques, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Maintain consistency with established visual style and artistic direction.
• Ensure illustrations support storytelling, guest experience, and overall project goals.
• Communicate ideas clearly through visual and verbal presentation.
• Efficient use and working knowledge of Rhino, Revit, Lumion, Adobe suite, Microsoft Office to produce quality work.
• Contributes to the development of visual storytelling and concept communication across projects.
• Ensures illustrations effectively support narrative, design intent, and stakeholder understanding.
• Supports alignment between creative direction and visual representation.
• Contributes to successful project delivery measured by clarity, quality, and effectiveness of visual communication.
• Assists in maintaining visual consistency across project materials.
• Adheres to Huitt-Zollars' business processes and quality management systems.
• Participates in design reviews and quality control processes.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, tools, and best practices in illustration and visual development.

Creative Technical Support Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:

• Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars' mission and core values.
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.
• Maintains a safe and hazard-free work area and operates with a 'safety first' approach to their work - even within an office setting.
• Routinely functions in a technically proficient manner on project/technical operations.
• Takes on more responsibilities and actively seeks out opportunities to grow/learn beyond their typical key responsibilities that add value to the quality, efficiency, and/or profitability of a project(s), a team(s), or the Company's performance.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Illustration, Fine Arts, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience level aligned with position tier (3-6+ years in illustration, entertainment design, or related industries).
• Strong portfolio showcasing concept art, environmental illustration, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to translate conceptual ideas into clear and compelling imagery.
• Experience working within creative teams and collaborative environments.
• Proficiency in digital illustration tools and software.
• Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Highly creative, detail-oriented, and adaptable in approach.
• Proficiency in Rhino, Revit, Lumion, Adobe suite, Microsoft Office. Enscape, 3DS Max, and/or Maya Zbrush a plus.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
• Work for an Employee-Owned firm

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires one to be adaptable to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.