Sr. Medical Illustrator

WebMD; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Transit Benefits

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

MedscapeLIVE!, a Medscape Company, seeks a Senior Medical Illustrator to create accurate, detailed medical visuals for live events, CME materials, and digital/print collateral. You will collaborate with designers, marketing, and program teams to develop compelling content that supports physicians and healthcare professionals.

The role requires a strong portfolio, brand adherence, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Qualifikationen

• Portfolio of medical illustration and design work.
• Experience creating CME, healthcare, or medical communications visuals.
• Experience following brand guidelines and strong typography.

Aufgaben

• Create accurate, detailed medical illustrations, iconography, infographics, and custom graphics for events and marketing materials.
• Research medical information from reliable sources to inform artwork.
• Review artworks for medical accuracy, compliance, and licensing.
• Maintain a library of reusable assets for consistency across projects.
• Collaborate with teams to develop visuals for motion, stage displays, PowerPoint, websites, and social media.
• Follow templates and brand guidelines while delivering new designs.

Kenntnisse

Medical illustration

Adobe Creative Cloud

Graphic design

Typography & layout

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Visual storytelling

AI-assisted workflows

Ausbildung

Bachelors in Medical Illustration

CMI certification (plus)

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Workfront

Maya

Cinema 4D

ZBrush

Jobbeschreibung

MedscapeLIVE!, a Medscape Company, delivers MD and HCP audiences across all therapeutic areas. Access MDs and HCPs through MedscapeLIVE! Events.

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

POSITION SUMMARY

MedscapeLIVE! from WebMD is seeking a motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented Senior Medical Illustrator to join the Creative Services Group and support the development of digital and print deliverables for live events. The Senior Medical Illustrator will create accurate, detailed, and visually engaging medical illustrations, iconography, infographics, and custom graphics for PowerPoint presentations, animations, marketing collateral, continuing medical education (CME) materials, and other event-related communications.

As part of MedscapeLIVE!, a leading provider of live and virtual healthcare events, you will collaborate with graphic designers, marketing, sales, program management, and other cross-functional teams to develop compelling visual content for medical conferences, promotional events, and digital and print marketing initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to apply your medical illustration and design expertise to work that supports physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals while contributing to the continued growth and impact of our organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create accurate, detailed, and visually engaging medical illustrations, anatomical artwork, iconography, infographics, composited medical images, and other custom graphics for branding, marketing, educational, and event-related materials.
• Research and gather accurate anatomical and medical information from reliable sources to inform the development and review of medical artwork.
• Review original, stock, and AI-generated medical illustrations, images, and graphics for medical and anatomical accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established standards.
• Create and maintain a library of reusable anatomical, medical, and graphic assets to support efficient production and consistency across projects.
• Advise internal stakeholders on copyright, image usage, AI-generated imagery, and image recreation considerations, and collaborate on appropriate solutions when needed.
• Partner with internal teams to develop visual assets for a variety of applications, including motion graphics, event stage displays, PowerPoint presentations, websites, digital and social media advertising, printed materials, and other event and marketing communications.
• Work within established templates and brand guidelines while developing new, custom designs that meet project objectives and maintain visual consistency across deliverables and platforms.
• Update and adapt existing materials to current design standards, formats, and business needs.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, content, marketing, program management, sales, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and develop effective visual solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines while adhering to stakeholder requirements, brand standards, medical accuracy, and compliance guidelines.
• Provide creative and technical guidance on medical illustration and visual communication to support the broader Creative Services team.

SKILLS

• Strong expertise in developing technical biomedical, anatomical, and conceptual graphics for digital and print media across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
• Advanced understanding of medical illustration, image composition, and visual storytelling, with the ability to combine imagery of different colors, styles, and formats into cohesive collages, vignettes, and blended compositions.
• Strong design and layout skills, with a keen eye for contrast, balance, typography, hierarchy, composition, and readability across print and digital formats.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and awareness of current visual, digital, and social media design trends.
• Experience using AI-generative tools to enhance and accelerate creative workflows while maintaining strong traditional creative skills, independent ideation, and artistic judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically leverage AI-powered tools to develop compelling visual concepts and imagery without over-reliance on the technology.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a highly deadline-driven production environment, manage multiple competing priorities, pivot quickly between projects, and deliver a high volume of work with minimal supervision.
• Highly self-directed and accountable, with the ability to manage workload independently, meet deadlines, take ownership of work, and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborative and professional, with strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, and external vendors.
• Resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to unforeseen challenges and changing project requirements.
• Receptive to direction and feedback, with the ability to actively listen, incorporate feedback, self-correct, and continuously improve.
• Responsive and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize urgent requests while maintaining quality and meeting established deadlines.
• Team-oriented and willing to take on new assignments, support colleagues, and contribute across departments as business needs evolve.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Illustration, Biomedical Illustration, or a related field; minor or additional coursework in Graphic Design is a plus.
• 8+ years of full-time professional experience as a Medical Illustrator, or 5+ years of full-time professional experience with CMI certification, preferably within publishing, medical education, pharmaceutical advertising, medical communications, healthcare, or a related industry.
• Portfolio of medical illustration and design work demonstrating a history of creating innovative, modern, visually compelling, and medically accurate illustrations, graphics, and designs. A portfolio must be provided for consideration.
• Experience developing medical illustrations, infographics, conceptual graphics, and visualizations to communicate complex medical or statistical information for continuing medical education (CME), healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical communications materials.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines, including style, typography, color, graphic elements, and visual standards.
• Expert knowledge and advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as other illustration and graphic design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications, including Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
• Knowledge of copyright laws, image licensing, and print permissions is a plus.
• Experience developing storyboards and illustrations for animation, as well as GIFs, motion graphics, photo editing, responsive design, and social media graphics, is a plus.
• Experience with 3D software such as Maya, Cinema 4D, and ZBrush, including 3D modeling, rendering, and animation, is a plus.
• Experience with web-based document-sharing platforms and project management tools, such as SharePoint and Workfront, is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong grammar and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated professionalism, independence, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective, collaborative relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners.

Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000

Bonus Eligible: This position is also eligible for a discretionary company bonus, based upon business results.

Benefits:Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.