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UWorld’s illustration team is growing!
We are seeking a Remote Scientific Illustrator to create high-quality scientific images for our educational question banks and products.
A successful candidate will have outstanding draftsmanship skills and extensive knowledge of medicine and the biological sciences.
Minimum Education:
Bachelors degree in Scientific Illustration, Biomedical Art, Pre-Medical Illustration or closely related field
Minimum Experience:
1 year of illustration experience preferred
Exceptional proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (ie.
Photoshop, Illustrator)
Experience working in 3D modeling ZBrush, UCSF Chimera, Cinema 4D, and Maya is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Confidently work in an environment with high expectations
Experience with realism over cartooning
Proficiency creating and working with 3D modeled assets
Research and comprehend advanced scientific concepts
Be receptive to continuous feedback from peers and management
Have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrate excellence at drawing the human figure, animals, and geological features
Develop new skills rapidly
Job Responsibilities:
Design and Create
Create original illustrations for a wide range of subjects biology, biochemistry, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics
Utilize a library of 3D and 2D assets
Create original 3D models for illustration and animation teams
Create illustrations according to stylistic guidelines
Ensure artistic excellence and factual accuracy of the illustrated work
Consult and Collaborate
Collaborate with our MCAT & College Readiness teams to create novel ways of visualizing difficult concepts
Collaborate with management and team members to define schedules and deliverables, and to ensure goals are met
Help maintain an efficient and successful production process
Adapt to shifting priorities and be able to assist our on-site medical and scientific illustrators as needed
Technical/Quality Assurance
Communicate effectively with IT & quality assurance teams to anticipate and resolve issues
Work independently or in small groups to trouble-shoot and provide solutions to production issues related to creation and content building
Benefits
Compensation and benefits:
Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
Generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
401(k) plan for retirement with 4% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
On-site group fitness classes & relaxed work environment
At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class.
UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.