Medical Illustrator Job at University of Georgia in Athens
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States, 30604
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary $61,000 Posting Date 08/22/2025 Open until filled No Closing Date 08/29/2025 Proposed Starting Date 09/15/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is guaranteed for 1 year with the possibility of extension based on funding.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Position Information
Classification Title IT (Information Technology) Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This incumbent is a highly complex medical illustrator position in a fast-paced highly technology intensive department. The person in this position will have three primary responsibilities. The primary responsibility is to create anatomical, pathological, and surgical illustrations, 3-D models and animations, and other media that can be used to communicate biomedical concepts within veterinary and undergraduate science curricula. This includes creating 3-D models and animations that can be incorporated directly into eLC and programs such as Unity3D, Unreal, and Hype, with the end result being standalone interactive modules for students to use in traditional or online courses. This involves a strong knowledge of science, anatomy, and physiology, typically obtained by completion of MS-level training at one of the five accredited medical illustration training programs in North America, post-graduate experience in this type of work, and the use of specialized software that allows the production of interactive educational materials. The production of these materials involves excellent artistic skills and knowledge of graphic presentation techniques.
The second responsibility will be to produce diagrams, logos, scientific posters and brochures for use by faculty members and departments within the university.
The third responsibility will be to share the task of printing large format scientific posters submitted by students and faculty members to the unit.
This position is guaranteed for 1 year with the possibility of extension based on funding.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Proficiency in current and emerging technologies and specialized software used to create illustrations, 3-D models, animations, and present these to scientific audiences. Examples of software used on a regular basis by the person in this position include Cinema4D, Maya, Unity3D, Unreal, ZBrush, Photoshop, iBooks Author, and After Effects.
- Knowledge of anatomy, pathology and surgery and the major branches of the medical sciences is essential.
- Effective graphics arts skills, and the ability to produce both digital and printed materials that are aesthetically pleasing and educational. Ability to develop and incorporate interactive media into educational materials that can be used either in classrooms or online educational courses.
- Ability to portray accurately and in detail medical subjects for display or reproduction.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work flow while providing excellent work under tight deadlines.
Normal physical demands of an office-based job. Occasional lifting of no more than 25 pounds.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
- Research and create 2D & 3D medical illustrations (i.e. scientific, surgical, anatomical, physiological, histological, etc.) for various modes of communication including print, projection, and digital media. This include storyboarding, script editing, research, rendering, animating graphics, and digital editing of animations for a variety of presentation devices and formats (Mac/PC, iPad, Android).
- Assist clients in tailoring visual messages to facilitate clear communication with their target audience.
- Advise clients as to the best method and media for communicating within their budget and time frame.
- Incorporate emerging technologies into the development of interactive educational materials for use in classrooms or online courses. This includes researching the latest software programs that can be used to educational modules designed to maximize interactivity, realism and student engagement. Examples of these programs include Hype, Unity3D and Unreal that allow the production of engaging experiences.
- Design newsletters, logos, and other materials for publication. This includes participating in the design and generation of publications such as recurring newsletters, the VMES Annual Report, ePubs, and Apple Books.
- Work with other personnel in Educational Resources to design, produce, and deliver posters, fliers, and logos for programs within the College and University.
- Share in the responsibility for printing of large-format scientific posters Educational Resources large-format printer, help identify when supplies need to be ordered, and pass this information along to the Director. This includes being available on a rotating basis to evaluate in-coming requests for this service, printing the posters in a timely manner, and ensuring that information needed to create the resulting invoices for services is obtained from the clients.
- Meet with the Director and other personnel in Educational Resources at regular intervals to schedule the production of incoming projects.
- Define incoming projects by noting the client's objectives, type of media, number of illustrations or animation sequences, and estimated completion time for each phase of production.
- Invoice work after completion.
- Maintain computer hardware and software used, remain proficient with current software and upgrade as needed.
- Identify supplies that need to be ordered and pass this information along on a timely basis to the Director.
- Web Design and ePub production.
- Production of html-based interfaces for instructional modules. Delivery of these modules may be via the web.
- Design and implementation of sophisticated web-sites for use in the delivery of instructional modules.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Dr. James Moore Recruitment Contact Email jmoore@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter