Medical Illustrator
What this job does:
Creates scientifically accurate visuals that explain biology, anatomy, and clinical concepts through illustrations, diagrams, storyboards, and multimedia assets, iterating with stakeholders for clarity and accuracy.
This job is similar to these lab/research tasks:
Creating figures, graphical abstracts, and posters, visualizing data and mechanisms, iterating based on feedback, maintaining accuracy and evidence traceability
Typical starting salary range
$58,100 to $93,366
Salary estimate represented as 25th to 75th percentile. Gathered from recent job postings, Glassdoor.com, and Salary.com
Daily task breakdown
- Create illustrations, storyboards, and visual assets: 40%
- Scientific research and accuracy validation: 20%
- Revision cycles and quality control: 20%
- Production workflows and file management: 10%
- Client and stakeholder communication: 10%
Skills you'll use in this job:
Visual communication; anatomy and biology knowledge; disciplined fact-checking; design and illustration software; iterative revision; client collaboration; strong portfolio
Talk about these PhD skills in your resume and interview:
Use examples of figures, graphical abstracts, posters, and data visualization; emphasize accuracy, evidence traceability, and revision cycles; show you can translate mechanisms into clear visuals.
Alternative job titles to search:
Biomedical Illustrator; Scientific Illustrator; Medical Animator; Visual Communications Specialist; Scientific Visualization Specialist
*Note:
-Job titles are inconsistent between companies. Try various keywords.
-PhDs tend to undershoot seniority level. Target higher than you think.
