The Johns Hopkins University is hiring: Medical Illustrator - 118950 in Baltimor

Overview

Medical Illustrator - Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Division of Gynecologic Oncology. The role involves providing detailed illustrations and animations for training materials, teaching tools, courses and web-based courseware systems. The incumbent 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, contributing to a nationally coordinated public health strategy for ovarian cancer prevention.

Responsibilities

• Produce medical illustrations, including medical procedures, anatomy, medical products and devices.
• Deliver effective and accurate illustrations for all types of 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 in figures 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; 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 and graphics for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Support project management efforts for the Division Director and collaborators 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 a related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for required education or experience as permitted by the Johns Hopkins equivalency guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Medical Illustration.
• Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite and related design tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in medical illustration, graphic design, or visual communication in healthcare or scientific contexts.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy and ability to visually 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.
• Commitment to advancing public health and equitable cancer prevention.

Technical Skills and Expected 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, with additional skills potentially required based on division needs.

Classified Title: Medical Illustrator

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB

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

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department: SOM OB GYN Gynecologic Oncology

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.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week.