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We are looking for a certified Medical Illustrator to provide high-quality visual support for medical, scientific, and academic content in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can translate complex healthcare concepts into clear, accurate illustrations for publications, journals, digital platforms, and documentation. The role supports a busy creative environment with growing demand and requires close collaboration with faculty, department stakeholders, and an internal review team to ensure every deliverable meets established standards.
Job Responsibility
Produce medically accurate illustrations for academic publications, journal submissions, website materials, and clinical or scientific documentation
Manage assigned projects from concept through final artwork while balancing overflow requests and newly initiated illustration needs
Partner with faculty members, department contacts, and creative stakeholders to understand subject matter and visual objectives
Apply institutional style expectations and content standards to all deliverables, incorporating feedback through a structured quality review process
Develop digital artwork using industry-standard illustration tools across 2D, vector, and other appropriate visual formats
Revise and refine visuals based on reviewer input to ensure consistency, precision, and readiness for end-user delivery
Support multiple concurrent projects in a remote setting while maintaining dependable communication during standard business hours
Contribute to a high-volume medical illustration workflow by helping expand production capacity for the internal team
Requirements
Certified Medical Illustrator credential is required
At least 3 years of experience creating medical or scientific illustrations
Strong portfolio demonstrating accurate and visually compelling healthcare-related illustration work
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Cloud
Hands-on experience with digital, vector, and 2D illustration, with 3D illustration capability considered valuable
Ability to interpret complex medical information and convert it into clear visual communication
Comfortable working within detailed brand, copy, and quality control guidelines
Experience collaborating with healthcare, academic, or scientific teams is preferred
Nice to have
3D illustration capability
Experience collaborating with healthcare, academic, or scientific teams is preferred
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance