Medical Animator

CommonSpirit Health•Phoenix, AZ

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 communicates complex medical and scientific concepts accurately for educational, research, and clinical purposes. The position is part of the Neuroscience Publications Department, which provides editorial and media expertise to residents, fellows, attending physicians, and researchers at Barrow. The team works with authors to create accurate visual content using current industry standards and technology, including a state-of-the-art render farm. The position focuses heavily on keyframe animation in Autodesk Maya, with an emphasis on efficiency and productivity under tight deadlines in a high-volume production environment. A portfolio link is required.

Requirements

A 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.
Exceptional artistic talent and advanced proficiency in animation and modeling software.
Ability to translate complex medical information into accurate and engaging visual content.
Strong animation skills and sense of timing.
Proficiency in node-based compositing software.
Ability to communicate proactively with clients.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work efficiently and productively under tight deadlines in a high-volume production environment.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree (MA or MS) in medical illustration.
Two years of experience as a medical animator or medical illustrator.
Experience with OpenUSD workflows.
Experience with effects or simulation.
Interest in technology and AI.
Knowledge of copyright.
Experience 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 simulation for 3D animations.
Composite, frame, and create 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.