Medical Animator
About The Position
The Medical Animator produces animations and still images supporting the academic mission of Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and Barrow Neurological Institute. The role creates compelling visual content that accurately communicates complex medical and scientific concepts for educational, research, and clinical purposes. The position works with healthcare clients and a multidisciplinary creative team to develop visual materials for residents, fellows, attending physicians, and researchers. The role focuses heavily on keyframe animation in Autodesk Maya and requires efficient, productive work under tight deadlines in a high-volume production environment. A link to a portfolio is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Digital Art, Animation, or a related field.
- Expertise in 3D computer animation and modeling software; two years of experience is preferred.
- A link to a portfolio is required.
- Ability to work efficiently and productively under tight deadlines in a high-volume production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MA or MS) in medical illustration.
- Two years of experience as a medical animator or medical illustrator.
- Animation skills and a strong sense of timing.
- Proficiency in node-based compositing software.
- Experience with OpenUSD workflows.
- Experience with effects or simulation.
- Interest in technology and AI.
- Knowledge of copyright.
- Proactive communication with clients.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with SideFX Houdini, V-Ray, Blackmagic Design Fusion Studio or DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite, Substance Designer or Painter, Blender, Python, Lua, MEL scripting, or Linux.
Responsibilities
- Meet with healthcare clients to determine project needs and obtain feedback.
- Collaborate with team members to plan and produce animation storyboards.
- Create 3D models and rig anatomical and biological structures and medical instruments.
- Keyframe and produce motion simulations for 3D animations.
- Composite, frame, and create compelling images using shading, lighting, texture mapping, and special effects.
- Produce still illustrations from computer models.
- Format animation output for its intended use.
- Catalog and maintain animation archives.
- Evaluate animations for relicensing value.
- Translate complex medical information into accurate and engaging visual content.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
