InsideHigherEd 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 Research Associate / Medical Illustrator to join our team. 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 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 advanced 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 to improve accessibility and Section 508 compliance.
• 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 efforts.
• 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 researcher collaborators to translate experimental findings into visually compelling figures for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Support project management efforts to advance a publicly coordinated campaign for ovarian cancer prevention.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical or Scientific Illustration, Clinical Photography, or a related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for required education or experience per the Johns Hopkins equivalency guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Medical Illustration.
• Advanced experience with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated expertise in medical illustration, graphic design, or visual communication in a healthcare or scientific context.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy and ability to visually represent complex medical concepts.
• Proficiency in software tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and 3D modeling software (e.g., C4D, ZBrush).
• Familiarity with scientific research methodologies and web-based content management.
• Experience in an academic medical center or similar environment.
• Commitment to 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 essential; additional skills may be required based on division or department needs.

Classification and Benefits

Classified Title: Medical Illustrator

Role / Level / Range: ATP / 03 / PB

Starting Salary Range: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually (target $78,000; 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

Equal Opportunity and Additional Information

Total Rewards

The base salary range represents the low and high ends of Johns Hopkins' salary range for this position. Exact salary depends on location, skills, experience, market conditions, and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package for health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description for permitted equivalencies. The Johns Hopkins Equivalency Formula allows substitutions of education and experience as described in the policy.

Diversity, Inclusion and Background

Johns Hopkins values diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. A pre-employment background check is required. The university supports applicants with justice-involved backgrounds where applicable. Accommodations are available upon request.

Vaccine and Health

Vaccination information and health requirements vary by campus and position. See official Johns Hopkins guidance for SOM and other campuses.