Scientific Illustrator

Nanobiosym•Cambridge, MA

48d

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Scientific Illustrator to collaborate closely with our scientific and technical teams to translate complex concepts into clear, accurate, and visually compelling graphics. This individual will play a key role in developing figures, schematics, and presentation materials that support manuscripts, grant submissions, technical communications, and high-impact research publications. The ideal candidate combines artistic skill with scientific literacy and has a strong ability to understand technical content and communicate it visually for both expert and broader audiences.

Requirements

Degree in Scientific Illustration, Biomedical Visualization, Graphic Design, or a related discipline with strong exposure to science or engineering fields.
2+ years of experience creating scientific or technical illustrations (portfolio required).
Demonstrated ability to interpret scientific literature and communicate complex ideas visually.
Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and/or 3D visualization software (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D).
Strong attention to detail, typography, and layout in technical contexts.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills when working with researchers.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing figures for peer-reviewed publications preferred.
A visual thinker who enjoys turning complexity into clarity.
Ability to balance artistic creativity with scientific precision.
Highly responsive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.
Curious mindset with enthusiasm for learning new scientific concepts.
Commitment to producing polished, publication-quality work.

Responsibilities

Create detailed figures, diagrams, and graphical abstracts for manuscripts, posters, and technical documents.
Transform raw data, experimental workflows, and complex methodologies into clear visual narratives.
Collaborate with researchers to ensure scientific accuracy and clarity of all illustrations.
Design publication-ready artwork that meets journal formatting and resolution requirements.
Assist authors in preparing visual content for submission to leading peer-reviewed journals.
Interpret reviewer feedback related to figures and revise artwork accordingly.
Ensure consistency of style, labeling, and visual standards across publications.
Support supplementary materials such as infographics, cover art concepts, and explanatory visuals.
Develop high-quality slides and visual assets for scientific presentations, conferences, and internal reviews.
Work alongside subject-matter experts to create compelling visual storytelling for complex research topics.
Standardize templates and visual identity for technical communications.
Maintain organized libraries of icons, schematics, and reusable visual components.
Establish visual guidelines for scientific graphics to ensure clarity, consistency, and scalability.
Stay current with visualization tools, design trends, and publication requirements.