Senior Medical Illustrator, Science Lead (Staff)

Anatomage, Inc.•New York, NY

About The Position

BioDigital, a division of Anatomage, operates the largest cloud platform for interactive 3D visualization of human anatomy, conditions, and procedures. Our immersive technology is used globally by patients, educators, and healthcare professionals as an engaging way to understand health and medicine. BioDigital is seeking a Senior Medical Illustrator, Science Lead to drive the scientific vision and execution of both internal and client-facing projects. In this role, you’ll lead cross-functional teams—guiding 3D artists, collaborating with engineers and clients, and ensuring scientific accuracy across all deliverables. You’ll translate complex medical concepts into compelling, interactive 3D experiences, balancing scientific rigor with clarity and creativity. This role requires deep expertise in anatomy and life sciences, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept through delivery in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

4+ years of experience collaborating with medical professionals and communicating complex health concepts to diverse audiences
MA/MS from an accredited medical illustration graduate program (or equivalent experience)
Client service mindset; proven ability to deliver client projects on time and within budget
Strong leadership and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
Self-starter with excellent judgment and the ability to work autonomously
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and visual communication techniques
Demonstrated experience storyboarding for 3D animation
Solid understanding of 3D modeling and animation principles
Excitement for AI productivity tools and efficiency improvements

Nice To Haves

Experience working with pharmaceutical or medical device clients
Experience with UI/UX and immersive technologies (VR/AR) storytelling
Project management and team leadership experience

Responsibilities

Develop deep expertise in BioDigital’s platform and content library to scope projects and propose effective creative solutions
Partner with Sales to define project scope, timelines, and budgets aligned with client goals
Collaborate with client stakeholders (medical, business, and project teams) to define requirements and learning objectives
Lead project planning, including scope of work, timelines, and resource allocation
Guide and manage day-to-day execution of projects, ensuring quality and efficiency
Direct 3D artists through clear briefs, storyboards, and ongoing feedback
Review and ensure scientific accuracy across all visual and written content
Conduct research on anatomy, conditions, and medical procedures as needed
Translate complex scientific concepts into intuitive, engaging visual narratives
Create storyboards and supporting written content for interactive experiences
Produce custom content using BioDigital’s production platform
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards
Continuously improve workflows, production processes, and product features
Scoping projects with Sales
Creating timelines, budgets, and SOWs
Managing client expectations and communication
Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
Researching anatomy, conditions, and procedures
Reviewing 3D content for accuracy
Providing detailed feedback to artists
Translating concepts into visual approaches
Storyboarding interactive experiences
Writing accompanying scripts/text
Guiding 3D artists day-to-day
Giving critiques and iterative feedback
Aligning with engineers and product teams
Creating or editing content in BioDigital’s platform
Improving workflows and pipelines
Exploring AI tools and efficiency gains
Contributing to product and feature evolution