Medical Illustrator and Animator (2D Focus)

The Center for BioMedical Visualization at St. George’s University is seeking a full-time Medical Illustrator and Animator: 2D Focus to add to our growing team on the beautiful island of Grenada in the Caribbean. SGU has been the largest provider of doctors into first-year US residencies for the last 10 years, and our team’s primary mission is to support the education of the students enrolled in the School of Medicine. We create illustrations, animations, 3D models, and other supportive and engaging visual content to enhance the student learning experience. We also give supportive instruction in the anatomy wet lab and perform dissections. The position is at the faculty rank of Instructor Level 1 in the Department of Anatomical Sciences. 
 
We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual with great communication skills and a strong work ethic who thrives in an environment where the culture is centered around learning, collaboration, and experimenting with new technologies. Your work will be diverse and in a variety of delivery methods and will have a direct impact on student learning.  

Main Duties:

As part of the Center for BioMedical Visualization, you will support its mission to deliver medical illustrations and animations to the School of Medicine using a range of technical skills by creating: 

• 2D animations  
• Interactive projects  
• Raster and vector illustrations for publications, lectures, and other supportive learning materials 

Position requirements: 

• MS/MA/MSMI/MFA degree or equivalent graduate degree in Medical or Scientific illustration or other similar field of study in the sciences and arts.   

• Certified Medical Illustration (CMI) distinction. Applicants without their CMI will be considered with the understanding that the certification be completed within 2 years of hire date (written exam taken within 1 year of hire date).   

• Ambitious and engaged recent graduates considered; At least 1 year of professional experience desired

• Ability to process and distill down large and complex amounts of educational course content into cohesive and accurate learning materials.  

• A high degree of proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Audition, Premiere) as well as with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically PowerPoint).  

• A high degree of proficiency with 2D animation in After Effects (preferred) including storyboarding, sound design (sound effects, voice over) and editing in Adobe Audition and Premiere. 

• Experience and comfortability utilizing interactivity features (InDesign preferred) or other program.  

• Excellent graphic design skills. 

• 3D modeling experience in ZBrush and/or Cinema 4D is preferred but not required. 

• A working understanding of biological sciences and human anatomy. 

• Ability to work independently, but also with a team. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with collaborators during project development, offer innovative ideas, work efficiently and meet project deadlines.  

• Bring new ideas and a high level of creativity to continue to improve the visual content we provide to faculty and students.  

• Teach in the anatomy wet lab to graduate students (and undergraduate students as needed), as well as dissect (dissection experience is a plus). 

• An interest in AR/VR technologies and 3D scanning. 

SGU is a diverse institution with students and faculty from all over the world. Being on a tropical island, those who have a spirit of adventure, enjoy learning about other cultures and love the outdoors will find this island a great place to live. Faculty are given an allowance to attend professional conferences, are able to take advantage of many campus amenities and enjoy generous vacation time. New hires are provided with temporary accommodation at SGU’s University Club. The option to sign up for a healthcare plan is offered through the university.  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This is a full-time position in the Caribbean island of Grenada.
• To ensure full consideration, complete application materials including CV, Cover Letter, link to an online portfolio and names and email address of three references must be submitted.
• Salary is competitive and paid in US dollars.
• Review of applicants will be ongoing, application deadline is Sept 16th, with an anticipated start date of the end of October/early November.
• For further information about the position or the application process please contact [email protected].
  
  St. George's University (SGU) is a leading center of international medical education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the island of Grenada, in the West Indies.  SGU has helped change lives through its more than 21,000 alumni, which include physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals across the world.