Medical Illustrator I

Medical Illustrator I (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), published continuously since 1883, is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal. JAMA is a member of the JAMA Network family of journals, which includes 11 specialty journals and JAMA Network Open. The JAMA Network provides access to the research, reviews, and opinions shaping the future of medicine.

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We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Medical Illustrator I (Hybrid) on our Scientific Publications team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

This role supports the creation of accurate and effective medical and scientific illustrations, data displays, and visual materials for JAMA and JAMA Network print and online publications. This role collaborates with authors and editorial/ production staff to produce publication-ready visuals that meet established quality, technical, and stylistic standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Medical Illustration

• Creates original illustrations and data displays for scientific articles, Patient Pages, and Medical News in collaboration with authors and JAMA and JAMA Network editorial and production staff.
• Assists in evaluating submitted illustrations, data displays, and photographic content for accuracy and suitability for publication.
• Helps conduct research as necessary for conceptual development of illustrations and data displays.
• Assists in coordinating activities with copyediting, graphics production, proofreading, and electronic media units.
• Performs technical prepress preparation of illustrations, photos, and data displays for print and online publication.

Editorial Graphics Team Support:

• Provides administrative and production support, including image database maintenance, editing illustrations for repurposing, and stock image research, purchasing, and processing.
• Completes other tasks and projects as assigned, including updating design elements for JAMA and JAMA Network print and online publications.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree strongly preferred in medical illustration from a medical illustration program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Allied and Health Education Programs or Certification in Medical Illustration (CMI) from the Board of Certification of Medical Illustrators required.
• Prior experience preferred in illustration, graphic design, or related visual communication work preferred.
• Excellent drawing skills required. Must be able to visualize spatial relationships, anatomy, and the human figure accurately.
• Strong research skills required.
• Previous academic and/or professional exposure to scientific concepts, including understanding of anatomy, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry required. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) required. 
• Experience in 3D modeling in MAXON Cinema 4D and Pixologic ZBrush preferred. 
• Experience with medical journal editorial content, design, and publishing preferred. 
• Strong skills in typography and layout preferred. 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required, including demonstrated ability to collaborate with authors and editorial staff to develop illustrations.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects under tight deadlines with attention to detail required.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago. 

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $60,588.00 - $80,416.80. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association’s benefits offerings, please click here

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