The Johns Hopkins University is hiring: Medical Illustrator in Baltimore

Overview

We are seeking a Medical Illustrator who will provide detailed illustrations and animations for training materials, job aids, teaching tools, courses and web-based courseware systems. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Division of Gynecologic Oncology seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Research Associate/Medical Illustrator. In this role, you will collaborate with researchers and clinicians in ovarian cancer prevention and gynecologic oncology to create high-quality visual representations of complex medical and scientific concepts to advance a nationally coordinated public health strategy for ovarian cancer prevention.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce medical illustrations, including medical procedures, anatomy, medical products and devices.
• Deliver effective and accurate illustrations for publications.
• Create drawings for teaching and research purposes.
• Utilize biomedical knowledge and technical expertise to create scientifically accurate visuals.
• Research scientific and medical reference materials.
• Coordinate with instructional designers, technical writers, and multimedia staff on image, animation, and audio needs.
• Apply principles of universal design with attention to shading and contrast, color, text size and legibility, and labeling of parts in figures to improve accessibility and Section 508 compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Manage and maintain program communications platforms, including the website.
• Contribute to educational outreach initiatives by creating visually engaging materials for public events, conferences, and workshops; coordinate with the development team to support philanthropy and donor engagement.
• Develop educational and outreach materials, including infographics, posters, and digital content, to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse professional, patient, and public audiences.
• Collaborate with the director and researchers to translate experimental findings into visually compelling figures for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Support project management efforts to advance a nationally coordinated public health campaign for ovarian cancer prevention.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical or Scientific Illustration, Clinical Photography, or related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Any equivalency substitutions as permitted by the Johns Hopkins equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Medical Illustration.
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated expertise in medical illustration, graphic design, or visual communication in healthcare or scientific contexts.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy and ability to represent complex medical concepts.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and 3D modeling software (e.g., Cinema 4D, ZBrush).
• Familiarity with web-based content management and basic website updates.
• Experience in an academic medical center or similar environment.
• Passion for advancing public health and equitable cancer prevention.

Technical Skills and Proficiency

• Accessibility Standards – Intermediate
• Concept Art – Intermediate
• Creative Tool Proficiency – Intermediate
• Editing – Intermediate
• Graphic Design – Intermediate
• Medical and Biological Knowledge – Intermediate
• Medical Research – Intermediate
• Needs Assessment – Intermediate
• Project Management – Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on division or department needs.

Classified Title: Medical Illustrator
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB
Starting Salary Range: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually ($78,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience).
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department: SOM OB GYN Gynecologic Oncology
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will depend on multiple factors. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information is available here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. Equivalencies follow the JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Two years of non-related coursework may also be applied.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide confirmation of completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with diverse backgrounds, consistent with applicable policies. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude employment. The university will review the date of conviction and its relevance to essential job qualifications on an individual basis.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion under the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodation Information
If you require accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY, call Maryland Relay or 711. For more information on accommodations, visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine is required. Some exceptions may apply for religious or medical reasons. SOM hires must be fully vaccinated per FDA guidelines. For SOM-specific information visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and for other JHU applicants visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

Additional Provisions
The pre-employment physical may include documentation of immune status against Rubella, Measles, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tdap vaccination in accordance with campus guidelines.