Scientific Illustrator

Spire Communications; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Wellness stipend

Life and disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Home office reimbursement

401(k) employer contribution

Training stipend

Job summary

Spire Communications, a woman‑owned firm based in Alexandria, VA, seeks a full-time scientific illustrator. The role involves translating complex scientific concepts into accurate visuals for NSF, in collaboration with researchers, across traditional, digital, and 3‑D formats for press materials and presentations.

The position is hybrid with potential to be fully onsite at the client site in Alexandria, VA. A strong illustration portfolio is required with application.

Qualifications

• Portfolio required with application showing science illustrations.
• Ability to translate complex research into visuals.
• Experience across traditional and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex scientific concepts into accurate illustrations.
• Collaborate with researchers to ensure scientific accuracy.
• Produce artwork across traditional, digital, and 3‑D formats for materials and presentations.

Skills

Illustration

Scientific accuracy

3D modeling

Digital art

Traditional art

Tools

Illustration software

Graphics programs

Job description

Spire Communications is hiring a full-time, highly skilled scientific illustrator to translate complex scientific and research concepts into accurate, visually compelling illustrations for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role works closely with researchers to ensure scientific accuracy while producing original artwork across traditional, digital, and 3‑D formats for use in press materials, presentations, and public-facing content.

ILLUSTRATION PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION.

All illustrations, designs, and other work products created under this engagement are the sole property of Spire or the client for whom the work is performed.

Spire Communications is a woman‑owned strategic communications and creative firm based in Alexandria, VA that supports science, technology, and engineering organizations within the government and private sectors.

This position is hybrid, with the potential to be fully onsite, based at the client site in Alexandria, VA.

Benefits

• Medical (United Healthcare), dental (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), and vision (United Concordia) plans paid at 100% (employee premium) plus 30% contribution to family premium
• Monthly $50 wellness stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.
• Life and disability insurance (short‑ and long‑term)
• 18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served)
• Home office expense reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution
• Annual stipend for employee and/or job‑related training